Do you have a list on your phone filled with matcha spots you’ve bookmarked and been dying to try, thanks to Instagram’s (or Matcha Match’s) recommendations? Do you also have some Tinder matches that have yet to become IRL meetups? Well, Tinder and Matcha Match want to help you tackle both of those tasks in one event! On June 20th, 2026 from 12h to 15h, discover a great matcha spot while meeting some potential future cafe partners during our Find Your (Matcha) Match IRL event! Hosted at Noir in Paris’s 9th Arrondissement, sample matcha and other handcrafted drinks during a fun speed dating event featuring other café lovers like you!
The dream of a Parisian meetcute
While our main focus at Matcha Match is, of course, matcha, we can admit that during our cafe visits, it’s easy to daydream that maybe one day we’ll have a meetcute while enjoying our drink on a terrace, finding love in the heart of Paris. How many movie scenes feature a Paris café as the setting for the beginning of a beautiful love story? But sometimes, waiting is boring! Why not help destiny along and create an event with this lovely Parisian setting and encourage some love (and matcha) matches? Just like Tinder, Matcha Match is all about discovery, so this event creates a great opportunity to find what you like, beverage or date-wise.
Take the leap from virtual to an IRL event
In the digital age, we all have lists saved on our phones. Books we want to read, cafés we want to try, and potential dates from Tinder. But occasionally we have a hard time transitioning from a list of what we want to do, to what we’re actually going to do. It’s easy to bookmark activities in Paris you’ve seen on Instagram, but how many of those activities have you actually booked? Maybe we’re nervous to try something new, or venture out on our own.
With this in mind, we wanted this event to remove some of those barriers and give you the nudge to make the transition from digital plans to real-life experiences. The setting is laid-back, low stakes, so no need to worry about a dress code or expectations. Everyone there is a matcha or café fan too, so you already have something in common. No matter how the event goes, you get to try out a new café and enjoy some great matcha!
A different kind of dating experience
What sets this event apart is how intentional it is. Rather than leaving everything to chance, this event is designed to make people feel more at ease and interactions more natural. From the location to the structure of the conversations, everything is built to remove the initial awkwardness that comes with first encounters. It’s not about overthinking the outcome, it’s about creating the best space for people to interact and connect comfortably at their own pace. It also takes the pressure off traditional dating, shifting the focus from expectations to simply having a good time and seeing where conversations lead.
Does this event make you want to swipe right?
Paris cafés aren’t known for being super spacious, so participation is limited! Sign up using your Tinder account, and if you’re selected, you’ll receive an invite a few days before the event. We’re so excited to unite fellow matcha lovers! See you soon!