When was MatchaBar founded?

MatchaBar was established in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York. It is a modern era matcha producer with 12 years of history.

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MatchaBar

Brooklyn-founded matcha cafe and consumer brand started in 2014 by brothers Max and Graham Fortgang, opening America's first matcha cafe; sources ceremonial-grade matcha from a family business in Kagoshima, Japan.

Brand Facts

Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York
Official site: www.matchabar.co
Blends tracked: 1

Blend Lineup

1 blend

Premium Blend
CeremonialKagoshima

Frequently Asked Questions

When was MatchaBar founded?: MatchaBar was established in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York. It is a modern era matcha producer with 12 years of history.

Sources

Sources (1)

www.matchabar.co

Accessed Sep 29, 2026Confidence: 78%

Supports: Founded 2014 by Max and Graham Fortgang, Brooklyn NY, first matcha cafe in the US, sources from a family business in Kagoshima

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