Mobile Matcha Cart & Matcha Bar Catering NYC
We bring a premium matcha bar to your event, whether it's a corporate activation, wedding, or private celebration. Pair it with Vietnamese coffee for a dual coffee-and-matcha bar, or make matcha the centerpiece.
Matcha Catering for Any Event
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Brand activations, employee wellness events, conferences, and product launches. Matcha positions your brand as thoughtful, premium, and health-conscious. Dual coffee+matcha bars maximize guest satisfaction across diverse preferences.
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Make matcha the centerpiece of your activation. Custom drinks, branded cups, signage, and Cuzen's fresh-ground technology creates a memorable moment. Perfect for beauty brands, wellness launches, and lifestyle experiences
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Matcha bar adds an unexpected, premium element to your wedding. Guests choose coffee or matcha. The hand-whisking ritual becomes a photo moment. Pairs beautifully with minimalist, modern, or zen-inspired aesthetics.
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Small groups get hand-whisked matcha in a more personal setting. Larger groups (80+) can request the Cuzen Matcha Maker for faster service without sacrificing quality.
The Matcha We Use
Every matcha drink is made fresh at your event, never batched ahead: hand-whisked for smaller groups, and freshly milled with the Cuzen Matcha Maker.
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Ceremonial grade is processed with care, finely ground, vibrant green, and naturally sweet. Uji has been growing matcha for centuries. The region's cool climate and misty afternoons create ideal conditions for shade-growing, which boosts the amino acids and chlorophyll that make ceremonial matcha special. When you taste Uji matcha, you're tasting the place, the skill, the tradition.
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When we whisk matcha with a traditional bamboo whisk, it creates thousands of micro-bubbles. The powder suspends evenly, allowing the aromatics to fully release. You get a frothy crown, silky mouthfeel, and the full flavor of the matcha.
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Your guests will notice the difference. Real matcha tastes clean and complex. It's an experience, not a chore to get through a sugary drink.
Hand-whisking takes time, and we don't rush it. For large events, we use the Cuzen Matcha Maker (see next section) to keep pace without cutting corners.
What's Included in Our Matcha Catering Service
Professional barista(s) trained in hand-whisking and Cuzen operation
Premium Uji ceremonial-grade matcha
Custom menu design aligned with your brand
All equipment (whisks, bowls, serving vessels, matcha maker if requested)
Milk alternatives (dairy, oat, almond, coconut)
Setup, breakdown, and full event logistics
Customizable branding (cups, signage, menu cards)
Scalability from 2-hour bars for 50 people to full-day activations for 500+
Our Matcha Menu
These are our core offerings, but we can also build custom matcha drinks matched to your vision.
Dirty Matcha
Matcha gets bold. Iced Vietnamese coffee topped with our house-made matcha cream foam, for a double energy boost.
Coco Matcha
Our house-made matcha cream foam over Thai coconut water. Creamy yet refreshing, and made for anyone who wants something lighter.
Matcha Latte
The classic matcha latte made with your choice of milk and sweetener (we like organic blue agave).
Matcha Americano
In Japan, matcha is traditionally whisked with water and enjoyed straight, with no milk or sugar (called usucha). Our Matcha Americano is just that: clean, grassy, and unsweetened.
What Guests Say About Our Matcha
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Dirty Matcha · Repeat corporate client
★★★★★
Elana M. · Google review“Their salted cream foam coffee and dirty matcha are absolute standouts (consistently delicious and perfectly balanced every time)… This is our third time working with him, and he continues to be professional, reliable, and a pleasure to collaborate with.”
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Coco Matcha · Office catering
★★★★★
Connor W. · Google review“They also have a few other specials like coco matcha (coconut water + matcha) which is a refreshing drink if your office has the heat blasting!… Meeting them at my office made the work day much better…”
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Coco Matcha Cloud · Event catering
★★★★★
Mukti · Google review“I got the coco matcha cloud and I cannot stop thinking about it. It wasn't too sweet and the ingredients were super fresh! Such a fun and unique way to have coffee/matcha served at an event!”
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Matcha Latte · Wellness event
★★★★★
Lucas V. · Google review“I loved the matcha made by Chad! He hosted a Pilates & Matcha event at my building's rooftop recently. The drinks were super good!”
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Wedding · 620 Loft & Garden
★★★★★
Kelly E. · Google review“The entire brunch service they provided top tier service and impeccable drinks. Not only were the bride & groom completely happy (critical) but the guests were blown away.… Thanks for the last minute matcha on the way out the door.”
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Matcha & Coffee · Private event
★★★★★
Melissa H. · Google review“Our guests couldn't stop talking about the matcha and Vietnamese coffee. If you're looking to create an experience — not just serve drinks — this is it.”
Our Partnership with Cuzen Matcha
First Phin First is excited to introduce the Cuzen Matcha experience to our beverage offerings.
Cuzen Matcha is an award-winning matcha-making system that freshly mills organic Japanese tea leaves on demand, delivering the vibrant aroma, rich umami, and freshness of authentic matcha with the push of a button.
What Makes Cuzen Matcha Different
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Using the Cuzen Matcha Maker Pro, guests can enjoy freshly milled matcha in seconds while experiencing the unique process of transforming whole, shade-grown tea leaves into fine matcha powder — from leaf to cup. The system enables fast, consistent service without sacrificing quality, while also providing an engaging and memorable beverage experience for guests.
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Through our partnership with Cuzen Matcha, we are excited to bring another distinctive specialty beverage experience to the offices, events, and communities we serve. The machine whisks automatically while grinding. Guests watch fresh matcha swirl into jade green before their eyes. It's not just a drink; it's a moment of ritual your guests will remember and talk about.
For events with 80+ guests, we use the Cuzen Matcha Maker. It lets us keep lines short and every drink fresh.
For smaller groups (under 80), we hand-whisk everything. Smaller groups can request the Cuzen setup as an add-on if you want the visual impact of the machine. Just let us know when you book!
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Traditional tea masters ground matcha powder just before serving, so the person drinking it could experience matcha at the height of its freshness.
Matcha leaves hold their freshness longer than pre-ground matcha. Notice the difference in the green of freshly-ground vs. the faded, yellowish-brown tint of pre-ground matcha. Greater surface area of each pre-ground particle means faster oxidation — an outcome we avoid by waiting until the last minute to grind.
Why Choose First Phin First for Matcha Catering
Cuzen Partnership — Fresh matcha milled on-site from whole tea leaves
Hand-Whisked Ritual — Traditional bamboo-whisked matcha for groups under 80
Dual-Service Mastery — Vietnamese coffee + matcha in one activation
Event Expertise — Proven logistics, professional baristas, brand alignment, zero surprises
Premium Sourcing — Uji ceremonial grade only; no culinary-grade shortcuts
Scalability — From 50 guests to 500+, we maintain quality
Matcha FAQ
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A dirty matcha is matcha combined with coffee. Most cafés make it by adding a shot of espresso to a matcha latte; ours is iced Vietnamese coffee topped with our house-made matcha cream foam, so you get the bold, naturally chocolatey coffee and the smooth, earthy matcha in one drink. It's one of the drinks our guests mention most in their reviews.
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Both. For groups under 80, we hand-whisk every drink with a traditional bamboo whisk. For 80+ guests, we use the Cuzen Matcha Maker to keep lines short and every drink fresh. Smaller events can also add the Cuzen setup for the visual moment.
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Yes. Many of our clients book a dual Vietnamese coffee and matcha bar, so coffee drinkers and matcha fans are both covered from one setup.
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Dairy, oat, almond, and coconut. Our Coco Matcha uses Thai coconut water instead of milk.
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We keep the sweetness on the lower side, and you can choose how sweet your drinks are (we use organic blue agave).
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Yes, matcha naturally contains caffeine. A dirty matcha pairs matcha with Vietnamese coffee for a double boost, and a matcha latte is the gentler option.
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Yes. We design custom matcha drinks around your brand or theme, and offer branded cups, signage, and menu cards. It's a popular choice for brand activations, product launches, and wellness events.
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@chowwiththao’s review of our Matcha Coco
Experience Authentic Matcha.
It’s hard to find someone who cares as matcha about your vision and the experience of your guests as we do.