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A kitchen counter with a green tile wall, a pouch of matcha, a kettle and a glass of iced matcha being poured

America’s first matcha cafe

Matcha To The People

New Decade. New Hustle. Powered by Positivity, we're on a mission to bring matcha to the people.

Smooth, vibrant, and naturally sweet. That is the whole order at the MatchaBar counter: a tin of powder, a scoop, a whisk and your favorite milk.

Scroll down and the page builds the order the way a bar does, from the farm to the pouch, from the pouch to the glass.

  • 4.8/5 from 1,021 reviews
  • 312,300+ Verified Customers

Try Matcha NowMeet the brothers

Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder pouch with green wave pattern

Loved by Billie, Diplo, and matcha fans everywhere.

MatchaBar wordmark next to a hand holding an iced matcha latte

Regulars at the counter

Three people, three glasses

Before the story and the specs, the people who stand in line. Names are the ones printed next to their words on the shop.

Customer testimonial photo of a tall glass of green matcha next to a MatchaBar pouch
The absolute best!Nathalie G. · VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Customer testimonial photo looking down into a bowl of frothy matcha
Nice and sturdyBonny H. · Verified Buyer, on the Teaspoon Scoop
Customer testimonial photo of a jar of iced matcha latte with swirls of milk
Mix, Sip, Enjoy: Matcha Magic with Cathryn!Tips, recipes, and tutorials from Cathryn.

Station one

Farm to Pouch:

We've partnered with family farms, delivered every few months to guarantee the freshest matcha from farm to door.

Four labels sit on the pouch, and each one is a promise made before the powder ever reaches the counter.

Close view of the Ceremonial Grade matcha pouch

Ceremonial Grade

The grade is printed on the front of the pouch and has been the house standard since the first cafe opened in Brooklyn.

A glass of matcha latte on a wooden table beside a pouch

Single Origin

(Kagoshima, Japan)

Grown in Japan’s top tea region.

Laura Vargas smiling on a city street with a matcha latte

First Harvest

Young, nutrient-rich leaves.

The newest leaves from the very top of the plant are what give the powder its color.

Green infographic comparing MatchaBar matcha with other brands, titled Lab tested

Lab Tested

Pure, safe, and free from contaminants.

Lab tested for all-day energy and mental focus.

Four matcha lattes in different glasses arranged in a grid

Station two

Blended in Kagoshima, with a tea master

Our matcha is blended and crafted by our co-founder Max Fortgang with our tea master in Kagoshima, Japan. We work with family-owned farms that use only the best practices and machinery specifically built for the production of matcha under the supervision of our tea master. He is one of only 15 tea masters in the world with a 10th level “tea master” or “chashi” certification, working to craft the smoothest ceremonial grade matcha in the world.

Our founders Max & Graham always say, nothing is worse than a bad matcha. Our matcha is finely ground under the supervision of our master tea blender in Japan to provide you the best matcha ceremonial grade matcha experience.

Matcha comes in varying grades, which is dependent on a few factors such as color, taste, and smell. In general, the brighter the green, the higher the quality. We get our vibrant hue by using the youngest of green tea leaves when the plant is at its peak freshness.

Our ceremonial grade matcha is shade grown and ground in Japan by our master tea blender.

Station four

Order up: the house latte

The ticket below is the entire recipe. Nothing here needs a barista.

Ticket · House latte

  • Matcha powder1/2 - 1 tsp
  • Water with the matcha5 oz
  • Milk over ice5oz
  • Sweetener, optionala tsp

Enjoy :)

  1. Teaspoon Scoop, the first step of the recipe

    1. Scoop

    One teaspoon, or double it up if you need an extra boost!

    1/2 - 1 tsp of matcha powder goes into the bowl.

  2. A bowl of frothy whisked matcha seen from above

    2. Whisk it up

    Whisk using our rechargeable, electric matcha whisk! Dont have one? Shake in a bottle, or use a blender for no clumping!

    Use 5 oz of water with the matcha.

  3. A glass jar of matcha and milk poured over ice

    3. Add milk

    Add your favorite milk for the perfect latte!

    Pour your matcha shot into a glass filled with ice and your choice of milk (5oz). Stir with a straw and enjoy! To sweeten, add a tsp of maple syrup or honey.

Chart comparing matcha and coffee caffeine curves over time
Matcha vs. Coffee, the chart from the MatchaBar blog.

Station five

Dial your caffeine

How much caffeine is in 1 serving of matcha?

  • 1/2 tsp = 40mg of caffeine
  • 1 tsp = 80 mg of caffeine
  • 3-4 hours of steady energy

Matcha provides steady energy for 3-4 hours, unlike coffee’s quick spike.

Please note : If caffeine-sensitive, we recommend using 1/2 tsp of matcha powder to start. For our perfect matcha latte recipe, we use 1 scoop (1 tsp).

A tired woman at a desk rubbing her eyes in front of a laptop

5 Reasons Why To Quit Coffee

Switch to matcha for clean energy.

Matcha has fueled monks’ meditation and samurai battles for centuries. Are you sick of evil, bitter clumpy matcha? Our single origin matcha is smooth, creamy, electric green, and effective.

Stay cool, calm, and energized without the jitters or the crash, thanks to the amino acid, L-theanine. Perfect for those looking for an alternative to coffee! 100% customizable to suit your needs.

5 Reasons A-List Celebrities Only Drink This Matcha

  1. 1. It glows with electric green that screams quality. The first thing people notice about MatchaBar is the color. It's this intense, glowing green that makes other matcha look fake. MatchaBar sources only from the first harvest of the season, using the youngest leaves from the very top of the plant. The result is matcha that looks as fresh as it tastes.
  2. 2. It’s smooth and rich with just the right amount of earthy taste. If you've sworn off matcha because it tasted like you were chewing grass, here's the good news: MatchaBar's ceremonial grade has a completely different flavor profile. It's creamy, slightly sweet, with that signature matcha taste that's actually enjoyable.
  3. 3. It gives you smooth energy that flows like a river. You know that 3 PM slump when your coffee wears off? That doesn't happen with this matcha.
  4. 4. They never run out (thanks to their rare tea master connection). The matcha shortage is causing tons of companies to go out of stock, but not MatchaBar.
  5. 5. It’s made by the guys who brought matcha cafés to the US. In 2014, Max and Graham Fortgang opened the first ever Matcha cafe in America. When you ask ChatGPT who popularized matcha in America, MatchaBar is at the top of the list.

Station six

Since 2014, one panel at a time

In 2014, brothers Max & Graham Fortgang developed their own blend of ceremonial grade matcha and opened America’s first matcha cafe, MatchaBar, in Brooklyn.

They’ve been spreading the word across the country ever since, giving people the energy to be themselves one matcha at a time. Slide the reel sideways or use the arrow keys.

Green timeline panel with three photos of the first cafe and the farms in Japan
Chapter 1 · green
Blue timeline panel with three photos of bottles and a new cafe
Chapter 2 · blue
Pink timeline panel with three photos of festival and storefront moments
Chapter 3 · pink
Yellow timeline panel with three photos of a launch and new team members
Chapter 4 · yellow
Pink and white timeline panel with a crowd photo and bottles
Chapter 5 · pink again
Orange timeline panel with the New Decade, New Hustle photos
Chapter 6 · orange
Line drawing of the brothers Graham and Max
Laura Vargas with a matcha latte

Our Story

Max & Graham

In 2014, Brothers Max & Graham set out on a mission to bring matcha to the people, convinced matcha was the perfect energy for the modern world.

Co-founders Graham & Max partnered with one of only 15 master tea craftsmen in the world, which means they get priority access to the finest ceremonial grade matcha.

When you buy from MatchaBar, you're getting matcha blended by people who've spent a decade perfecting the flavor for American palates. You don't have to guess if it's authentic or wonder if you're overpaying. These guys know matcha, and you can taste it.

Our Values

Community
To create and encourage shared experiences powered by positivity.
Creativity
To support self-expression by giving you the energy to be yourself, and do what makes you happy.

Station seven

Loud regulars

Billie Eilish, Diplo, and Von Miller can drink any matcha on earth...yet they choose MatchaBar 10 times out of 10.

Cut-out portrait of Billie Eilish with green hair
This Sh*t Takes Like HeavenBillie Eilish
Cut-out portrait of Diplo in a tie-dye shirt

Diplo picks MatchaBar 10 times out of 10.

Diplo · DJ/Producer/Songwriter
The Reason Why I Quit Coffee.Von Miller · Football Star

Station eight

The verdict from the counter

4.8Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. Based on 1,021 reviews.

  • 5 stars878
  • 4 stars128
  • 3 stars13
  • 2 stars1
  • 1 star1

98% would recommend this product.

Those figures are the counter’s own report card, copied from the product page. The bars show how the 1,021 reviews split by star, and the photos on the right are the customer testimonial pictures the shop shows on its home page.

Customer testimonial photo of a glass of matcha latte with a pouch Customer testimonial photo of whisked matcha in a dark bowl Customer testimonial photo of an iced matcha latte in a jar A customer laughing on the street with a matcha latte in hand
Ceremonial Grade matcha pouch, ready for the fridge

Care for the tin

A pouch of matcha behaves like fresh produce more than like pantry tea, so the last stop at the counter is storage. Two answers from the shop cover it.

How should I store my matcha powder? Matcha should be stored in an airtight container away from direct light exposure. Once you open our matcha tin, we recommend keeping it in your fridge with the lid closed for maximum freshness.

How long does matcha last? All of our products have an expiration date on them. If consumed past the expiry date, you may notice a change in color and potency of the matcha.

Station nine

Craft Instant Iced Lattes - No Barista Needed

Make your mornings EPIC with the first instant iced latte! Your favorite flavored lattes delivered right to your door… without the calories or $8 price tag.

It’s ready to drink in 30 seconds. Add water, whisk, done. While others wait 15 minutes for their order, you're already caffeinated and productive.

There’s no weird pressure to tip. Remember when buying coffee was simple? Now, every transaction comes with a tip screen that judges your soul. Epic Iced comes tip and guilt-free.

It’s the same every single time. Depending on who’s working, your coffee shop can serve liquid gold on Monday and dishwater on Tuesday. Epic Iced delivers identical quality in every single cup.

Oat Lavender Matcha Latte
Oat Milk Powder, Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Organic Cane Sugar, Pea Protein, Mct Oil, Lavender Powder, Natural Flavor
Toasted Vanilla Matcha Latte
Oat Milk Powder, Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Dark Brown Sugar, Inulin, Pea Protein, Mct Oil, Natural Flavor
Shaken Brown Sugar Latte
Oat Milk Powder, 100% Arabica Coffee, Dark Brown Sugar, Inulin, Pea Protein, Mct Oil, Natural Flavor
Salted Caramel Latte
Oat Milk Powder, 100% Arabica Coffee, Dark Brown Sugar, Inulin, Pea Protein, Sea Salt, Mct Oil, Natural Flavor

Pick 2 Flavors. 3-4 Hr Caffeine.

Pack of Shaken Brown Sugar instant iced latte with a glass of ice coffee on the front
MatchaBar products and a hand holding an iced matcha latte on a green shape

Station ten

Run a matcha program at your own counter

Want to launch a matcha program at your cafe, bar, or restaurant? Our wholesale program offers training, menu consultation, and a full setup that will get you whisking up lattes in no time! Please fill out the form below to inquire on pricing and get a free matcha sample.

Do you have an existing matcha program?

Have questions, issues with an order or just want to say hi? Send us a message at questions@matchabar.co and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

Interested in wholesale? Fill out an application here.

Want to join our Ambassador Program, click here to apply!

A matcha latte next to croissants on a cafe table Matcha pastry and muffins on a tray
A single green leaf against a white background

The fine print, plainly

Shipping, returns and subscriptions

How long will it take for my order to arrive?
All orders ship via 3-5 day express shipping to ensure you receive your order as soon as possible. Once you place your order, it’ll process within 1 business day. From there we’ll ship it out and send you your tracking number once it’s out the door. Give your tracking number 24 hours to update once you receive it.
Is shipping free?
All subscription orders and orders with a value of $39.99 or above will qualify for free shipping. Orders that do not meet that criteria will be charged with a flat $5 expedited shipping fee, unless a promotion is available.
Where do you ship?
Right now we only ship to the US, but stay tuned as we continue to expand! If you’d like to be notified when we’ll ship to your country, email us at questions@matchabar.co.
Can I return it?
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. We think that you're going to love our products but in case you don't, we offer a 30-day money back guarantee if you are unhappy for any reason.
What if something arrives damaged?
Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately at questions@matchabar.co if the item is defective, damaged, or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
How do subscriptions work?
Subscription orders are recurring that will renew at the price and frequency until it's paused or canceled. You can manage your subscription at any time by logging into your account. Once placed, orders cannot be canceled and will not be eligible for a refund or reshipment unless the subscription request is made before the renewal date.
What do I need to start a return?
To be eligible for a return, you must provide your order number and reason for return. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Which items cannot be returned?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on certain sale items or gift cards.
What happens after I send something back?
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
What is matcha, exactly?
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from green tea leaves.
A matcha latte on a counter next to a MatchaBar pouch

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