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Whisk Matcha Cafe: New Vancouver Plant-Based Matcha

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Whisk Matcha Cafe is an upcoming plant-based matcha cafe opening in Mount Pleasant this summer.

Whisk Matcha started out as a North American online retailer of organic competition grade matcha. In fact, they are the only distributor and purveyor of competition-grade matcha.

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?PREMIUM MATCHA PATISSERIE 500g? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hoshinomura (星野村), translated as Starry Village, is one of the most beautiful villages in Japan, located in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, and it grows rare, one of a kind, most refined matcha in Japan. Nestled in rugged mountains, Hoshinomura has the ideal weather and soil for tencha and gyokuro production. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We waited 4 years to find and introduce this very special matcha – Premium Matcha Patisserie. We did't want to use any low quality (2nd or later harvest) matcha for some so-called culinary matcha which are often associated with brown/yellow-ish color, strong bitter taste and fishy smells. We want something just as green, beautiful, smooth, fragrant while economical enough to be used in baking. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During our national-wide tea hunting in Japan back in 2018, we fell in love with this magical place – Yame. We're so proud to establish a close relationship with the most renown matcha processor in Yame who represents the best local growers and adopts the most traditional stone grinding and "Hiire (火入れ)" technique, bringing you the highest patisserie grade on the market. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Flavour Profile: Velvety, Dark Chocolate, Fragrant Finish, Toasted Hazelnut ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This grade is best use for baking and cold matcha lattes. The flavour is very mellow which may not be the best for making hot matcha latte, however the color and flavour will stay longer during baking process. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more information, pls visit our website – link in bio.

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Founded by Kimmy, a veteran matcha-holic and upcoming certified tea sommelier, Whisk Matcha held a few pop-ups locally last year where they crafted matcha drinks from hot lattes to matcha lemonades and served housemade matcha donuts and parfaits.

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???????????? – ???? ?? ??? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have to admit – 4 years ago WHISK started out as a mediocre brand selling some mediocre organic matcha; but I did not settle. I kept looking for the better ones if not the best, travelling across Japan knocking on tea farm’s doors hoping to try their teas and maybe learn a thing or two. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn’t just come back with some really special matcha that’s second to none, but also a wealth of first-hand experience and our relationship with those tea farm owners. They shared fully with me of their challenges, hardwork, perspectives, knowledge, and also how proud they are of their work. In business, this is definitely not the most glorious or profitable industry to be in, BUT it’s a preservation of family traditions and craftsmanship. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ????????????, just like between you and me, will continue to be cherished, through a beautiful bowl of matcha ??

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The upcoming Whisk Matcha cafe is aiming to offer customers a matcha/tea/coffee experience paired with plant-based desserts created by Monica Tang of Level V Bakery.

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???? ????? ??????? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SOLD OUT NOW. THANK YOU! ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Freshly baked by our baking partner Level V Bakery and made with our premium organic matcha & hojicha powder, those mochi muffins are soft yet chewy, PACKED with flavours that have TOTALLY won my heart ❤️. I’ve decided to give them a ride with my Sunday city-wide deliveries! You can choose a variety pack of 4 (matcha, hojicha, Dark Chocolate and Coconut), or a pack of 4 matcha mochi, or 4 hojicha mochi. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Eligible delivery cities: City of Vancouver, Richmond, New West, Burnaby, and PoCo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you for supporting us during this difficult time. Can’t wait to serve you guys in our upcoming cafe soon!

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The matcha offered at the cafe will be the highest grade, award-winning, organic variety from tea farms in Kyoto, Japan.

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? ????, ???????, ????? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yame is one of the most memorable places during my tea hunting in Japan, and is also famous for their finest gyokuro and mellow tasting matcha. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next Tuesday at our pop up at WeWork Marine Gateway, we will feature ????? ?? ????, the latte made with organic matcha powder from renown Hoshino Seichaen in Yame. It will also be a dairy-free day with only plant-based milk available. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Limited quantity available. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tuesday Feb 18th WeWork 18th floor 450 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . #matcha #matchalatte #yvr #weworkmarinegateway #matchaholic #matchalover #hoshino #teagarden #tealover #yvrfoodie #yvrfoodies #yvreats #vancouvereats #dairyfree

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There are plans for a dedicated counter space where matcha will be whisked ceremonial style.

Other plans for the menu include light lunch items such as deli sandwiches and hearty soups. All items will be plant-based and using organic ingredients wherever possible.

You can learn more about the story behind Whisk Matcha Cafe from their Kickstarter campaign.

Stay tuned for more details on the opening of Whisk Matcha Cafe.

Whisk Matcha Cafe
39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
whiskmatcha.ca

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