London’s best

Matcha chocolates

MATCHA comes from green tea leaves, ground up into a fine, bright powder. That may sound too healthy but it’s been given a darker side, mixed up in sweet desserts to give them a virtuous element and savoury aftertaste, the perfect combination to arrest a midafternoon slump. Here are the best matcha chocolate bars to boost you back to your best.

Rawcha Cacao and Almond Matcha Bar

This moreish bar is a superb source of omega 3, protein and antioxidants. Great before a workout.

£1.69, planetorganic.com

Omnar Lemon and Green Tea Raw Chocolate Bar

Dairy-, gluten- and refined sugar-free, this bar packs a zesty punch of matcha green tea and lemon.

£1.99, healthysupplies.co.uk

Daylesford eggs

The organic farm shop has included matcha chocolate eggs in its Easter range. The chocolate is dark and bittersweet; the matcha provides a smokey extra layer of flavour.

£8, daylesford.com

PureChimp Matcha Green Tea Chocolate

Handmade in the UK, these limited edition bars are made of Belgian white chocolate blended with matcha, caramelised pistachio and cranberry. £7.95, purechimp.com

Creighton’s Chocolaterie In Bloom Chocolate Bar

Inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom season, this pastel-green treat infuses white chocolate with matcha green tea and floral cherry blossom flavour.

£4, wearecreightons.com