Minimalist cafe brings hand-whisked matcha, hojicha to West U locals

Whisk Matcha Bar has officially wrapped its September-only Japanese matcha workshop series in the West University Place area, but the locally owned cafe is not done whisking up drinks just yet.

The matcha bar celebrated its grand opening earlier this summer following a brief soft opening period earlier in the month, officials confirmed.

Craving something green?

The sleek, traditionally themed cafe specializes in premium matcha and other tea blends sourced directly from Japanese farmers. All drinks are hand-whisked to order with rotating specials throughout the menu, according to information from its social media.

The idea behind Whisk Matcha Bar was sparked by a love for Japanese tea and drink-making techniques. With matcha as the cafe's focal point, patrons can try its most popular beverages, including the Matcha Cold Whisk, Double Matcha and Strawberry Matcha Latte.

The cafe’s toasted hojicha options highlight a smoother version of tea carrying a nutty, chocolate-like flavor profile. Meanwhile, its take on Genmaicha, known as ‘everyday tea’ in Japan, presents a fluffy yet earthy balance through the unique combination of roasted brown rice and green tea leaves, per its social media.

Final takeaways

Tea lovers can visit Whisk Matcha Bar at 4001 Bellaire Blvd., Houston. For future updates on special events, giveaways and other in-house workshops, patrons are encouraged to check out its social media page.

• Opened this summer

• 4001 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. G, Houston

• Instagram: whisk.matcha.bar