{"id":408011,"date":"2022-05-03T08:53:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=408011"},"modified":"2022-05-03T08:55:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:55:18","slug":"matcha-cita-opens-in-the-west-loop-just-in-time-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/matcha-cita-opens-in-the-west-loop-just-in-time-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Matcha Cita Opens In The West Loop Just In Time For Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finally, summer is right around the corner! Besides gelatos, ice cream, and smoothies, do you know what is also on our favorite summer drink list? Matcha! Whether you&#8217;re into a simple matcha latte, or know the harmony between honey-glazed red bean with pure matcha, this summer, Chicagoan&#8217;s will find their perfect treat at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v6XFHBL3E1hT44fj8KgpPlgk16XirSurtOsO9UHcpgILVVZJCmfmcu1x59MCZeJlqw1FvLBe2dDvJwSRX0fdZ7YSX8aJyRB7svlmdu_gnUeMWs9gEb5Ce_n7GAv5CiyFNbnSy2_QwrmMFjOGSgA28Q==&amp;c=NFbb00UAzOYVV50RC0U-dbjru7S_XnOrxy-C4-M36oKyZJuf49CvAQ==&amp;ch=5ymEDAFktGVGMPGKCcMem3wJYy5MBfFjUiG4w0BfosugOzm5OB6xhQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001v6XFHBL3E1hT44fj8KgpPlgk16XirSurtOsO9UHcpgILVVZJCmfmcu1x59MCZeJlqw1FvLBe2dDvJwSRX0fdZ7YSX8aJyRB7svlmdu_gnUeMWs9gEb5Ce_n7GAv5CiyFNbnSy2_QwrmMFjOGSgA28Q%3D%3D%26c%3DNFbb00UAzOYVV50RC0U-dbjru7S_XnOrxy-C4-M36oKyZJuf49CvAQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D5ymEDAFktGVGMPGKCcMem3wJYy5MBfFjUiG4w0BfosugOzm5OB6xhQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651528420980000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XlzT2OMBTc0ItNqc0R4CT\">Matcha Cita<\/a>, Chicago\u2019s first matcha-focused caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Matcha Cita officially opened in the West Loop right before we turned the calendar to May. The cafe built its fame with a popular pop-up stint in Lincoln Park back in 2021, and now has its first permanent location that&#8217;s only steps from the Morgan \u2018L\u2019 station (green and pink lines).<\/p>\n<p>A play on and reference to the timeless coffee date, Matcha Cita roughly translates to \u201cmatcha date\u201d in Spanish. Cultivating personal creativity and a balanced lifestyle, Matcha Cita aims to produce a lively, welcoming experience with everything from the innovative matcha menu to the visually stylish decor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408014\" style=\"width: 1799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408014\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"matcha cita lavender drink\" width=\"1799\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-scaled.jpg 1799w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-2000x1334.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-842x562.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita13430-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1799px) 100vw, 1799px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Matthew Reeves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Founded by Bianca Pearson with co-owner Vincent Lujan, Matcha\u00a0Cita was born out of Pearson\u2019s love of matcha and stylish interior design. Serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for over a decade at trendy hotspots like Joy District and Flight Club Darts in Chicago, Pearson launched\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v6XFHBL3E1hT44fj8KgpPlgk16XirSurtOsO9UHcpgILVVZJCmfmcu1x59MCZeJlXHQox2H9vwsdxpfrJ3AyzyWFiqB6keC8x6EpeAhNB71xdPym-4DFGUrq8OXdanqH261AyMni-JoH4tdhgnhR-Q==&amp;c=NFbb00UAzOYVV50RC0U-dbjru7S_XnOrxy-C4-M36oKyZJuf49CvAQ==&amp;ch=5ymEDAFktGVGMPGKCcMem3wJYy5MBfFjUiG4w0BfosugOzm5OB6xhQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001v6XFHBL3E1hT44fj8KgpPlgk16XirSurtOsO9UHcpgILVVZJCmfmcu1x59MCZeJlXHQox2H9vwsdxpfrJ3AyzyWFiqB6keC8x6EpeAhNB71xdPym-4DFGUrq8OXdanqH261AyMni-JoH4tdhgnhR-Q%3D%3D%26c%3DNFbb00UAzOYVV50RC0U-dbjru7S_XnOrxy-C4-M36oKyZJuf49CvAQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D5ymEDAFktGVGMPGKCcMem3wJYy5MBfFjUiG4w0BfosugOzm5OB6xhQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651528420980000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OtnOXgLwDVmpZzuJY2jjd\">Pop and Props<\/a>\u00a0in 2019, a boutique balloon installation and event planning company.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I realized there was an opportunity to bring a trendy, fully matcha-focused caf\u00e9 to Chicago, I began conceptualizing Matcha Cita. I wanted to create a photogenic space, and the menu, the decor, the music, everything was carefully curated to create an overall energetic, cheerful vibe,\u201d said Pearson. \u201cAfter our initial pop-up in Lincoln Park, I knew I wanted to open an all day caf\u00e9 where guests could enjoy a delicious menu but also feel welcome to stay awhile.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408015\" style=\"width: 454px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408015\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matcha-Cita_interior-4.jpeg\" alt=\"MC interior\" width=\"454\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matcha-Cita_interior-4.jpeg 454w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matcha-Cita_interior-4-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matcha-Cita_interior-4-370x522.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matcha-Cita_interior-4-406x572.jpeg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Matcha Cita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>THE SPACE<\/h2>\n<p>Bringing Pearson\u2019s vision to life was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001v6XFHBL3E1hT44fj8KgpPlgk16XirSurtOsO9UHcpgILVVZJCmfmcu1x59MCZeJlg6HR8xJoEKtMyYsE9xsdjO7zaxQweZ44L50XyDZ71xQj0Le88Lg1jrqbNEhPzUuUffE6-yJNSBIyifC2CAXJ9w6WhI6xehUt&amp;c=NFbb00UAzOYVV50RC0U-dbjru7S_XnOrxy-C4-M36oKyZJuf49CvAQ==&amp;ch=5ymEDAFktGVGMPGKCcMem3wJYy5MBfFjUiG4w0BfosugOzm5OB6xhQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001v6XFHBL3E1hT44fj8KgpPlgk16XirSurtOsO9UHcpgILVVZJCmfmcu1x59MCZeJlg6HR8xJoEKtMyYsE9xsdjO7zaxQweZ44L50XyDZ71xQj0Le88Lg1jrqbNEhPzUuUffE6-yJNSBIyifC2CAXJ9w6WhI6xehUt%26c%3DNFbb00UAzOYVV50RC0U-dbjru7S_XnOrxy-C4-M36oKyZJuf49CvAQ%3D%3D%26ch%3D5ymEDAFktGVGMPGKCcMem3wJYy5MBfFjUiG4w0BfosugOzm5OB6xhQ%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651528420980000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rFxDzcf1yMAa6YlB1ifqz\">East Interiors<\/a>, who created the colorful 1600-square-foot caf\u00e9 that is retro and geometric in design with tropical vibes. The photo-worthy space is bold and bright with a palette of vibrant pastels, including light pink and light green walls set against a bubblegum pink ceiling with lavender lights that hang overhead.<\/p>\n<p>Vivid accent pieces adorn the caf\u00e9 like the custom-made wall panels, greenery, flowers, disco balls, tropical print wallpaper, and bold, patterned encaustic floor tiles with colors of pink, greige and cream. Adding texture to the design is a blush pink terrazzo countertop and gold leaf trim throughout the space.<\/p>\n<p>Giving even more character to the space are the art installations like an interactive pink rotary phone and a neon sign that reads \u201cMatcha Made in Heaven\u201d on a backdrop of roses that hangs from the ceiling. In the warmer months, customers will enjoy a cozy sidewalk patio outfitted with several tables and accented by a lavender door with green trim and an encaustic tiled wall outside. Guests will enjoy soothing tropical house music while enjoying Matcha Cita\u2019s menu.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_408012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-408012\" style=\"width: 1380px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-408012\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1.jpeg\" alt=\"matcha cita macarons\" width=\"1380\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1.jpeg 1380w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1-391x260.jpeg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1-842x561.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1-406x271.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Matchacita_Macarons-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-408012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Matthew Reeves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>THE MENU<\/h2>\n<p>Utilizing matcha, a powder made from green tea leaves that&#8217;s high in antioxidants, and other superfood ingredients, the menu ranges in prices from $4.29 to $13.95 and features specialty matcha drinks, over 20 smoothies, juices, coffee from Lavazza, macarons, a selection of pastries from Vivian Hu of Chicago Desserts and more.<\/p>\n<p>Try the Matcha Horchata with cinnamon and vanilla almond milk, Purple Haze with matcha, lavender, CBD, and oat milk, or Pineapple Mango Matcha with lemonade, Guests can customize their drinks with fun accessories ranging from $1.95 to $3.95 including Make Me Pretty (collagen), Make It Luck (Lucky Charms), Make Me Mellow (CBD), Make Me Strong (protein) and Make It Matcha (matcha).<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Matthew Reeves<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finally, summer is right around the corner! 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