The Story Behind Our Women-Owned Matcha Bar
The Heart Behind Mucho Matcha
I'm Karina, the founder of Mucho Matcha, a women-owned mobile matcha bar serving the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. I'm a proud first-generation immigrant from Colombia, and here's a confession: I didn't like my first matcha. That was back in 2023, and I wrote it off completely. Then in 2025 I tried it again, made properly this time, and fell head over heels.
My husband and I traveled to Japan, where I learned how great matcha is grown, graded, and whisked, and that trip still shapes how I source every tin we serve. I came home, built the cart, and Mucho Matcha had its soft opening at Two Little Dumplings in Slingerlands on March 14, 2026. (Building things is kind of my thing: I founded Happy Cupcake NY back in 2022.)
Today we're based in the Albany area, pouring first-grade ceremonial matcha at markets, pop-ups, and private events across the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. The bar is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and inclusive, because the drinks are only half of it.
“Let's sip, smile, and have some fun.”
Press
News10's Restaurant Rundown featured our story: how the cart came to be, and how we're bringing specialty tea around the 518.
Read the FeatureOur Values
Women-Owned
Celebrating immigrant entrepreneurship and the power of women building businesses with heart.
Quality First
First-grade ceremonial matcha sourced with care, prepared with traditional techniques.
Inclusive & Welcoming
Our bar is designed for everyone, every celebration, every community.
Photo-Worthy
Every detail is Insta-ready - from our drinks to our setup, we make your event shine.
Community-Driven
Proudly serving and uplifting the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.
The Matcha Difference
Ceremonial Grade
We use only first-grade ceremonial matcha - the highest quality available. It's vibrant, smooth, and naturally sweet with none of the bitterness you get from lower grades.
Traditional Preparation
Every cup is whisked with a traditional bamboo chasen. This time-honored technique creates the perfect frothy texture and releases the full flavor and health benefits of the matcha.
Ready for Matcha Magic?
Weddings, birthdays, corporate events, pop-ups - we bring the bar, the baristas, and all the good vibes. Let's plan something amazing!