Whisk Premium Matcha

10% off of everything this weekend as a thank you for all of your support the past 4 years!
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From the past 4 years I learnt that we couldn’t please everyone… both matcha and vegan products are extremely niche offerings, but I guess we must have done something right to have received so much love and support from this amazing community and every one of you 🫶🏻. Words cannot express our gratitude 🙏
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On Saturday the first 20 people who spend $20+ will also get a $20 gift card! We have lots of other fun activities like bringing back the wheel of fortune! So come and join the fun this weekend 😊
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Also a huge *thank you* to our team members, current and the past, for all of their contribution to where we are today and helped us grow over the years 🫶🏻
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And a lot of love to my partner-in-crime Monica , for always supporting my crazy ideas and bringing them to reality 😅
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See you this weekend!

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!
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We have a lot of exciting news to share! But first and foremost we’re returning to the 2nd annual ice cream festival hosted by that’s launching tomorrow! We have 2 entries this summer ➡️
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☁️ 𝙏𝙚𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙 9 ☁️ - 2 passport stickers
Imagine walking through matcha tea fields all the way up to the happiest purple cloud 9! Now you’ve found your calling with this all plant-based creation: matcha soft serve nestled on the purple curtain of UBE bubble waffle, drizzled with molasse syrup, topped with vegan whip, edible gold foil & mini cloud sprinkles.
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🪵🔥 𝙏𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚 - 1 passport sticker
A variation of our signature Toasted Marshmallow series! Ceremonial matcha blended with creamy oatmilk and marshmallow syrup shots, completed with a toasted vegan marshmallow! Matcha can be replaced with hojicha.

You can collect stickers on the festival passport for a chance to win gift cards ☺️ . Which ones are you excited to try? They’re available from June 21 - Aug 5 and yes we will open both stat holidays July & August!

One more week 🙂‍↕️
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Here’s a little non-matcha related content dedicated to our new kids on the block: Jasmine Oatmilk Latte! Now available in both hot and 🧊.
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Made with top grade Jasmine looseleaf, you’d expect a smooth and intensely floral sipping experience. Should we try incorporating matcha in it? 🧐 Let us know!
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A friendly reminder that we will be closed tomorrow (Monday) for a team building event, then open on Tuesday for regular hours~

Matcha lemonade is one of our matcha classics if you haven’t tried!
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Made with fresh 🍋, the housemade lemonade is not overly sweet (just like everything else at our store) making it a refreshing and nutritious drink loaded with Vitamin C and tons of antioxidants!
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Available in store or on UberEats!

Make your own strawberry matcha latte at home with our housemade strawberry puree 🍓 🍵 . Available in store or on UberEats! It’s definitely a stable for me in the summer time.
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Slow-cooked to perfection, our strawberry purées are not overly sweet with a touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice - forget about all the shopping, cooking and the dishes. It’s bottled upon ordering so it’s always FRESH 🥰, and you can pair it with your milk of choice, or even make it sparkling adding soda water to it. The combination and possibilities are endless~
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Have you tried creating this drink at home? Let us know 🙋🏻‍♀️

Decided to join the fun of latte art throwdown hosted by .coffee very last minute with our matcha soymilk swan 🦢
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Prior to opening Whisk Matcha Cafe, I’ve never been a barista; even til today I still don’t know how to properly make coffee because the coffee machine we have right now is fully automatic. I learnt the basics of latte art just by watching YouTube videos and a lot of practice. I think it’s cute, fun and challenging, while hopefully elevating your matcha drinking experience?
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I know soymilk does not texturize as well as dairy milk, and matcha doesn’t contain oil like coffee making it harder to keep the pattern steady, but it doesn’t hurt to try right 🥰
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Do you appreciate a little latte art on your matcha latte? Let us know~
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We’re back to regular hours 9-6! Let us craft up stellar matcha for you with skillfully texturized plant-based milk + carefully sifted matcha 👩🏻‍🔬
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See you soon!

$𝟱 𝗖𝘂𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 - 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗺𝗲
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If you missed our IG stories, we got a new toy - Cuzen matcha maker! It automatically grinds Tencha and whisk it into a matcha shot! If you’re curious about how it works, we have it at our cafe so you can see it running in action! $5 matcha shot is about 4oz, room temp, straight up, using 2g of organic UME tencha from Nakanishi san’s tea farm.
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I gave Cuzen maker a rating of 7/10 because:
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1. The fineness (smoothness or matcha particle size) is not very close to finely ground matcha powder. You can still taste a bit of graininess.
2. It takes 3 minutes to pull a 2g shot. Quite long for me but it frees up hands so you can do other things.
3. The matcha shot has a freshly ground matcha aroma of which I like!!
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Full unboxing & product review will be up on YouTube next week, but for now, come and check it out if you can. Still a pretty cool machine 😉
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Friendly reminder that we will close next a Monday for Victoria Day; regular hours this weekend 9-6 at 39 Kingsway, Vancouver.

We brought in 🍂hōjicha powder🍂 back in 2018 and it’s been growing so much over the years! Do you know that despite of its brown color and nutty taste, hōjicha is still a type of GREEN tea?
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Sometimes people get confused why it’s still green tea but the color is not green. Tea type is defined by the very first step of processing for raw tea materials - oxidation level. As long as the freshly picked leaves are immediately processed and oxidation is stopped by either steaming or pan-firing; the heat from steaming or firing will “kill” the enzymes in the leaves, and those enzymes will no longer react with oxygen in the air sealing many valuable nutrients in the tealeaves.
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Hōjicha is extremely low in caffeine comparing to regular teas, so it’s great for all-day enjoyment! We have hōjicha looseleaf tea to be enjoyed on its own, or a variety of hōjicha oatmilk lattes for a treat!

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲
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One of our top sellers yet many people have no idea what it is. So please continue to read 👇
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1. A different matcha blend
Since we’re a matcha specialty shop, we have so many different varieties of matcha. This particular one is from Jōyō 城陽, Kyoto Prefecture, and cultivar is predominantly Yabukita 藪北cultivar. Yabukita cultivar possesses a stronger, earthier flavor profile, and closer to the “matcha-y” taste that many people associate with matcha sweets such as matcha Kitkat/Pocky.
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While most people in Vancouver love smooth & sweeter tasting matcha, there are also quite a few customers enjoy stronger & earthier matcha, yet not overly bitter; so we created this specialty drink 2 years ago and it’s been very well loved by fellow matchaholics~
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2. Housemade Black Sugar Syrup
We use organic dark brown sugar using 2:1 ratio to slow cook the syrup in house to perfection. It can’t be too runny nor too thick - should be just syrupy enough. It adds a nice molasses/dates flavor without being overly sweet. We finish it off with some organic molasses drizzle. Molasses also has numerous health benefits - it’s rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium and Vitamin B6!
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Available both hot and iced! Hands up if you’ve tried this 😋

OATMILK LOVERS we have good news for you 🥳
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Starting today there will be no extra charge for subbing soymilk with oatmilk for matcha! Default pairing is still soymilk (we don’t have dairy here and soymilk is organic too), but we always ask for your mylk preference. Hojicha and coffee default are always oatmilk 🫶🏻. There’s a small upcharge for some of the 16oz iced drinks now as we use way more matcha powder and mylk for 16oz iced drinks, but most of them remain unchanged in size and prices.
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Tag your Matcha Oat Lover friend and let them know 🥰.

🌸 Hanami latte will be extended for 2 more weeks 🥳 until May 12! 🍒 🍵
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Meanwhile we will experiment some other fruit combos 🧪 and will reveal them when we’re ready ☺️

Nothing is more perfect than a beautiful matcha latte served in a cute handmade mug 🌸🍵
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We only have 1 Sakura mug for serving - have you been lucky enough to enjoy matcha in it? We also have a variety of cortado mugs hand painted with 🍊, 🍓 and Sakura branches! They’re so cute!
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We open daily from 9-6. See you soon!
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10 more days until our Spring feature with ends!
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We’ve been blown away by all of your enthusiasm so far, especially the Hanami latte! I know you all wanna keep it as a permanent item on the menu, but we love fruits and matcha combo and would love to experiment more flavors in the warmer months! Any suggestions? 🫐 ? 🍍 ? 🥭 ? 🍉? 🍑? 🥝? 🍈? 🍇? 🍊?🍌???
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Comment your fav fruit below and we will work our magic 🪄

Sunny days calling for Sparkling Yuzu Matcha!
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This drink was created and introduced in the summer of 2020 as part of an iced drink challenge. It was a seasonal item as we simply didn’t have enough interest for it in the winter. Then 2022 the popularity grew and it became a permanent item on the menu all year round 🎉
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This drink has captured lots of love and heart including the owner .cafe.bistro, and now it’s on their menu made with our Everyday matcha & same recipe! If you’re shopping on Robson, make sure to stop by and grab a refreshing drink from them~
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☀️Have a great weekend ☀️

Though our Hojicha Dark remains a top seller among all Hojicha drinks, Kuki-Hojicha & Hojicha Gold have been building a solid fan base at the cafe here. What are the differences between the two?
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Kuki-hojicha is made with roasted tea stems. It’s super aromatic and nutty with a hint of smokiness. We pair it with the creamiest Earth Own Barista Oatmilk and very lightly sweetened, so each mouthful is bursting with flavors.
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Hojicha Gold is made with a specialty blend, roast, CTC processed Hojicha looseleaf. It’s caramel-y, toasty and nutty. Hojicha is also low in caffeine making it a great drink all day long!
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Have you tried both? Which one is your favourite?

🌸🌸🌸 nothing is more fitting right now than enjoying a spring matcha lattte and reading 「Kyoto Journal」: Flora & Kyoto.
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This is our first year offering Maru Kasumi in an oat cortado form. It’s simply mind blowing. Floral, creamy, slightly grassy - it’s so different from our regular everyday matcha! The gorgeous Sakura cup made by .created takes the whole experience to the next level.
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Limited quantity. We also have retail tins available in store and online for you to enjoy at home 🏡

Cherry Blossom Festival items Launching tomorrow!
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We’re excited to participate the very first Cherry Blossom Festival hosted by ! We will have this beautiful vegan Hanami parfait, as well as iced cherry matcha oatmilk latte available for the duration of the festival, from tomorrow March 29 - April 28!
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Hanami Parfait is neatly presented with housemade matcha custard, vanilla cake squares, strawberry whip, diced strawberries, vegan jelly, shiratama 🍡, soft serve of choice, plus a piece of strawberry macaron! Everything is vegan and can be made gluten free upon request. For dine-in it’s served in a beautiful glass!
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We open regular hours tomorrow from 9-6! See you then!

Updated Spring Matcha collection! They’ve been flying off the shelf since we launched and we just placed a re-order too, so more to come 🥰
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Retail tins are available both in store and online!

Vegan matcha creme egg is now available at our cafe, collab with !
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We’re fortunate enough to work with so many AMAZING makers in the city for many years now, and Audrey from is definitely one of them. Her creativity and commitment to quality, ethical standards, and sustainability is truly inspiring and admirable. It truly aligns with who we are and hope to make this world a better place even just by a little bit!
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We’re super stoked to have brought back their vegan matcha creme egg this year for Easter (or just snack on daily basis 🤷🏻‍♀️). Cashew coconut creme filling blended with our premium Yame matcha patisserie (ceremonial grade too) inside their signature Ecuador oatmilk chocolate shell. Do I need to say more? Just a tip that you have to be quick before these getting sold out soon!
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Vegan (as always) | Gluten Free | Refined Sugar Free
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Limited quantity! DM if you’d like them to be shipped to you with your online matcha order~ Happy Matcha Egg Hunting!

It finally feels like Spring 🌸🌱🌿
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Though strawberry matcha 🍓🍵 combo is gaining a lot of interests among other cafes citywide, our classic iced matcha latte stays THE best seller at Whisk! The matcha quality truly shines bright in this simple drink!
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Available 9-6 daily, dine-in, take-out or on UberEats 🥰

Dine-in or to-go, we’re here for you! Feel free to bring your own mug too!
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Our seating space is very limited, so a friendly reminder that there’s a one-hour dining limit when we’re busy. We don’t restrict laptop use, but please kindly be mindful of the customers waiting for a seat 🥰
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Thank you so much for your continuous support 🫶🏻

Is it Hojicha or Houjicha?
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Occasionally I get asked which one is the correct one as this roasted tea is gaining more and more interests everyday.
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Both are relatively correct. In hiragana, it’s spelt as ほうじちゃ, and that’s houjicha, the “ou”can be shorten as “ō”, making it hōjicha, or a simplified version as hojicha!
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We have 4 different types of hōjicha:
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1️⃣ looseleaf hōjicha
This is served as straight up brewed tea (surprising lots of people enjoy the delicate sweet flavor).
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2️⃣ CTC processed and golden roasted hōjicha
We skillfully brew this one into a super concentrate to extract its nutty and caramel flavor profile and as a base for Hōjicha Gold Latte!
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3️⃣ Kuki-hōjicha
Kuki (茎) means stems. It’s light roasted stems for a super aromatic and nutty brew, with a bit of smokiness to it. We use a different brew method to make a liquid concentrate for this one, and use it in our Kuki-cha oatmilk misto.
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4️⃣ Hōjicha Dark (powder)
The last but not the least, we have the MOST popular, dark roasted, organic hōjicha powder! It has a chocolatey and roasty flavor profile, super smooth with no overpowering smokiness.
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Have you tried them all? Oh did I mention that hojicha is also super low in caffeine making it a great drink for an all-day enjoyment? Hands up if you learnt something new today 🙋🏻‍♀️

Brrrr it’s cold and gloomy outside. Come to our bright space to enjoy a cup of well prepared matcha, meticulously crafted by our talented baristas! We’re here for you 9 - 6 daily 🥰. Make sure to come early to grab a cozy booth seating~

🍵🍓Do you know our signature Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte is available year round?🍵🍓
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Housemade strawberry compote🍓, organic coconut milk 🥥 (or sub for other mylk for free), and topped with the most loved organic Everyday matcha 🍵(that’s also Ceremonial grade)! The right sweetness harmoniously balances the tartness from strawberries and the earthiness from matcha.
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Available in store or through UberEats 🥰
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See you soon!

We’re open regular hours 9-6 everyday!
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Have you tried our matcha of the month? It’s Organic Asahi from Kyoto, Japan! It’s prepared in Usucha style (matcha straight up; not recommended for lattes), and has a subtle flavor profile of steamed vegetables, a hint of Vanilla, and malt.
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First Harvest | Single Cultivar | Hand Picked | Organic |Tana Shading
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See you soon!

💝 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
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Today’s cheesy post goes to my partner-in-crime Monica ! Who’s also the hero behind this year’s HCF treat pairings (and last year and a few more years to come in the future). We had the vegan strawberry cream puff for Lost in Blossom, as well as this beautiful, decadent matcha mini tart for Starry Village!
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It’s a lot more than that! This year Monica also took on another task and helped me with the whip - the rose whip for Lost in Blossom and Black Sesame whip for Starry Village ⭐️ ! The drinks wouldn’t be so complete and beautiful without those whips, and it’s all thanks to her! It’s really hard to find someone who shares the same vision and love for matcha, aesthetic, and high standard, and is also willing to put tons of efforts in it to deliver a high quality and consistent final product, in a fast paced and demanding environment! I’m really lucky to have her and she knows it 😉
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So if you enjoyed our creation this year , please also give a follow to see what vegan magic they’re whipping up to next ♥️

Welcome to H͎o͎s͎h͎i͎n͎o͎m͎u͎r͎a͎ - Starry Village!
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One of the most beautiful villages in Japan, Hoshino Mura is located in Fukuoka prefecture, southern part of Japan. We had the most magical stays during our tea sourcing trip back in 2018. At night, tea fields were blanketed under starry sky and hugged by foggy mountains. Isn’t that magical?
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The matcha we use in this HCF drink was grown & processed right in the heart of Hoshino mura; first harvest as always (ceremonial grade), and stoneground to perfection. Thanks to its Hiire (火入れ) processing method that’s unique to this region, this matcha powder carries a seaweedy & toasty flavor profile comparing to our regular Uji matcha. We add a dust of Kinako (soybean powder) to complement the toastiness.
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Hope you’ll love this creation as much as we do! See you soon!