Renee's Kitchen is a cafe at 306 Riccarton Rd in Christchurch, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 72 reviews. Customers mention matcha most often, along with the pistachio cake and the aesthetic atmosphere.
A good matcha cafe is judged on the powder itself, which should taste grassy and smooth rather than bitter, and on how well it is whisked. Matcha drinks vary a lot between shops, so asking about sweetness or the milk can help you get the cup you like. Cafes with a distinctive look often draw people for quiet catch-ups as much as for the drink, so seating and light matter. Regulars tend to order one favourite and come back for it, which makes consistency the thing to watch.
Its Riccarton Rd spot makes it a pleasant stop for a matcha and something sweet in Riccarton.