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How to Open a Matcha Cafe

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How to Open a Matcha Cafe

Learn how to open a matcha cafe, from concept and location to menu, construction, staffing, training, and launch.

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Best Matcha Powder for Cafes and Restaurants

Learn what cafes and restaurants should look for when choosing matcha powder, from flavor and color to consistency, supply, and cost per serving.

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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Matcha Cafe?

Learn what goes into the cost of opening a matcha cafe, including construction, equipment, rent, inventory, labor, and working capital.

How to Prepare a Matcha Granita

Don't have an ice cream maker? No problem! This Matcha Granita recipe is the perfect refreshing summer treat! Similar to shave ice, granita can be...

How to Prepare a Coconut Matcha Cloud Drink

Coconut water topped with a creamy, dreamy matcha cold foam? Yes, please! This creamy & delicious drink is energizing, hydrating, & refres...

How to Prepare Matcha Haupia (Coconut Pudding)

Haupia is a classic Hawaiian dessert that is somewhere between a coconut pudding and jello. It's cool, creamy, delicious, and the perfect light tr...

Junbi is coming to Garden Grove!

We are so excited to announce that we are opening our next location in Garden Grove, California! We asked our new franchisees Vanessa and Tim a few...

Creator Spotlight: Pots of Joie

Keep reading to learn more about what inspires Madeline and how she started Pots of Joie! → Can you tell us about how you started Pots of Joie? Th...

Can You Drink Matcha During Pregnancy or Postpartum While Breast-Feeding?

Hey, June here, Co-Founder of Junbi and Head of Marketing! My husband, Dan, is another Co-Founder and Head of Operations and we have 2 sets of twin...

How to Prepare a Refreshing Mint Matcha

As the weather gets warmer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing iced tea to cool you down. And what could be better than a matcha-infused versi...

Our Farm to Cup Process: Our Expert Tea Sommelier

Here at Junbi, we're serious about our matcha. We only want the best for you, so we have focused our business model on bringing you the real deal, ...

Matcha: Usucha vs. Koicha

If you love matcha as much as we do, you know that high-quality, farm-to-cup matcha tastes so much different (and by different we mean better!) fro...

How to Properly Store Your Matcha & Traditional Whisk

Because drinking matcha is one way to take care of your body, it’s reasonable to want to return the favor, and take care of your matcha powder and ...