You know it by its striking green complexion.

Matcha has earned a devoted following, with fans swearing by its benefits over coffee. Now a staple at nearly every café, matcha has become the go-to for those seeking calm, sustained energy. Naturally, when it came to crafting our own menu, we knew we had to choose the very best for our Wellness Bar.

Why Matcha?

As hinted above, matcha fans know it hits differently than coffee. That’s because matcha isn’t just a vibrant green beverage — it’s packed with L-theanine, which works with caffeine to boost alertness while keeping jitters at bay, and EGCG, a powerful antioxidant that supports overall wellness. Since matcha is made from the powdered whole leaf, you’re getting more of these beneficial compounds than you would from traditional green tea. Together, these calming constituents take the edge off caffeine’s intensity — making it more of a smooth, sustained lift than a rollercoaster crash.

Why Rishi Tea Matcha?

Our retail lead Presley Foster, discovered Rishi Tea back in 2021, when she was beginning the process of trying to switch up her morning caffeine routine. She quickly found that the Organic Teahouse Matcha would be her new daily beverage of choice. That’s why when we were researching brands to fit the bill of our Wellness Bar, we knew just where to go. 

Rishi Teahouse Matcha is cultivated using traditional shading methods, which increase chlorophyll and enrich L-theanine and other amino acids. Grown on the mineral-rich volcanic soils of Kirishima Mountain in Kagoshima, Japan, this matcha is harvested early in the tencha season to ensure peak flavor. The result is a lively green powder with a perfect balance of umami sweetness and vibrant, bittersweet notes.

Rishi At our Wellness Bar

“Rishi Teahouse Matcha has an incredible vibrancy that you don’t often find at your typical drive-through coffee shop, which is why we take such pride in using it in the Wellness Bar. It tastes just as incredible as it looks.”

-Presley Foster

Rishi’s matcha sits in that “just right” Goldilocks zone — balanced, bright, and endlessly drinkable. Our Bar Manager, Morgan Vick, drew on her years of café experience to craft matcha specials that enhance its natural flavors with just a hint of sweetness. Her creations include:

• Lavender Honey Matcha Latte – Rishi Teahouse Matcha, raw honey & organic lavender syrup
• Beauty Matcha Latte – Rishi Teahouse Matcha, raw honey, organic vanilla syrup, & DIRTEA Tremella powder

With plans to expand our recipe offerings soon, there’s always something new to try.

Whether you enjoy it straight and traditional or prefer a latte-style experience, Rishi’s harmonious and sustainably harvested matcha may convert even the toughest matcha critics.