Lena Ortiz
Café LeadKeeps the room warm, the bar calm, and every service grounded.
Mindful whisking · Gentle purring
Built for softer
connections.
We pair the grounding ritual of premium matcha with the joyful comfort of feline companionship—creating a sustainable sanctuary for our community and our cats.
Our mission
Wellness without the performance.
Care without the chaos.
MATCHA began with a simple belief: spaces can be beautiful without feeling precious, and cat cafés can be joyful without overwhelming the animals who live there.
Every detail—from our capacity-controlled lounge to our farm relationships—is designed to lower the volume and make room for real connection.
Meet the founder
Maya Chen
Founder & Keeper of the Quiet
After years split between specialty tea, hospitality design, and rescue volunteering, Maya imagined a café where none of those worlds had to compromise. MATCHA is her answer: tea treated with culinary respect, rescue work built around animal consent, and a room that gives people permission to exhale.
“Come for the matcha. Stay because someone with whiskers chose the seat beside you.”
The human team
People who know when
to give space.
Jordan Brooks
Cat Welfare CoordinatorBuilds slow, consent-led introductions for resident and rescue cats.
Emi Tanaka
Matcha Program LeadConnects our Brooklyn bar to small farms and thoughtful tea traditions.
Arun Patel
Guest Experience LeadMakes every first visit feel easy, clear, and genuinely welcoming.
Claire Morgan
Rescue PartnershipsCoordinates foster transitions, adoption days, and partner support.
Daniel Kim
Pastry ChefBakes restrained, seasonal sweets designed to sit gently beside matcha.