It looks like the matcha craze isn’t stopping as Vancouver’s matcha scene is getting a new player this summer!
And it’s one that’s set to help you find the matcha that suits YOU!
Emeri, a Vancouver-based tea brand that has done pop-ups at Japan Market and The Shipyards, is launching its first semi-permanent location on Saturday, July 19th.
For the next three months, the Emeri will operate a weekend-only pop-up cafe inside Two Peas in a Pod in South Granville, just across from where cofounders Josephine Au and Justin once lived.
The kicker is that it will be rotating matcha bar.
More on that later.
Emeri started as an online shop, but quickly built a loyal following across Metro Vancouver thanks to its commitment to high-quality tea made with matcha or hojicha sourced directly from small, family-run farms in Japan.
“We’ve sampled hundreds of teas and are committed to only serving what we genuinely love and believe in,” Josephine told Noms Magazine.
Their philosophy is rooted in the idea that tea should be personal – there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
“That’s why we came up with our tagline: Find Your Matcha™,” she explained.
“It’s about helping people discover the matcha or hojicha that’s just right for them.”
This is where the rotating matcha bar comes in.
Emeri will be offering different matcha powders that rotate throughout summer, each varying in region, cultivar, and taste.
That means the matcha powder available in the first week may be different in the second week, and so on.
This allows customers to try different powders that may be more bold, floral, or umami.
Josephine says it is similar to a rotating tap at a brewery.
They’ll be posting the menu on their Instagram each week for guests to see beforehand.
Inside the 1,000 sq ft space, guests will be invited up to the tea bar to watch as their drinks are hand-whisked and poured.
Indoors, there’s seating for about 16 people, with an outdoor patio space for another 8 when the sun’s out.
To celebrate the opening, the first 30 guests on July 19 will receive a free Holy Mochi donut with their drink purchase.
Emeri will also be featuring goods from BAK’D Cookies, Motomura Wares, and Holy Mochi, all carefully chosen not just for quality, but for the stories and values behind them.
“We don’t just wholesale these items—we love sharing the stories behind the brands,” Josephine shared.
“After all, who better to support small businesses than other small businesses?”
All drinks will be made with 5g of matcha or hojicha, and alternative milks are included at no extra cost.
The pop up will be open from 10AM to 4PM every weekend until mid October.
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