The matcha here is one of the better grade matchas I've had. They offer a variety of drinks that compliments well with their matcha. From yuzu, to peaflower to matcha lattes with your choice of milk. My summer favorite is the sparkling matcha. It's simple, refreshing and brings out the matcha flavor without any other added flavors to that would've outshined the matcha. They also sell small baked goodies if you're looking for a bite to eat. read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We walked into the matcha shop hoping for a good drink but ended up with a bad experience all around. The young girl with shoulder hair length at the front barely acknowledged us--no greeting, no smile, just a curt "What you want?" We placed our order, and she responded with a blunt "Whole or oat?"--still no "please" or "thank you." We asked for whole milk, but she gave us oat milk instead. When our drinks were ready, she slammed them on the counter like we were asking for a free handout. And the worst part? The matcha itself was disappointing--way too much milk, overly sweet like straight syrup, and still clumpy. It tasted more like flavored milk than actual matcha. Between the bad attitude and bad drink, it's safe to say we won't be coming back. read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Headed here to caffeinate before a museum date with my man. This place is definitely cute. But I fear it's overrated. My bf ordered the strawberry matcha, and I ordered the matcha chai. The good: Ambience was on point, casual and cute. There's shelving in the place and a big game table (not sure what game but it reminds me of HunterxHunter:). On the shelving sits various matcha products: whisks, powder, cups, teapots, etc. available for purchase. Very very cute vibes. The bad: The drinks themselves were in my opinion just god awful. I love matcha and for other reviewers to rave and say it's "the best matcha in WA" that they "travel for" is so crazy to me because I feel the quality is overstated and overrated, while the flavor was criminally understated. The actual flavors of what we ordered were not coming through enough. $7.50 is pretty standard for a drink nowadays but at the very least it could taste good. The ugly: The most customization they have is milk type (and as a long time lactose intolerant person, their non-dairy milks don't taste good!) I wish they had hemp milk as an option. It was our first time in and I'm informed by barista when I place my order that they are not allowed to modify drinks (aka "stray from the menu") at ALL. No customizations, substitutions, additions, etc. She says this is due to the owner's preferences.. I get it's the owners business and you choose how you run it, but I really can't add vanilla to my matcha chai? :/ The drink I got tasted like water with a breath of matcha and probably the most bland chai concentrate ever. The strawberry matcha my man got was the better of our two drinks, i was expecting a strawberry puree or cheong but it tasted like strawberry milk (which is good and my bf liked it, it just doesn't give a balanced tasting strawberry matcha). My boyfriend comments on how it was bitter because of this imbalance, yet the sweetness of the strawberry tasted artificial. All in all, would not return or recommend to a friend. read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Cute figures by lids. As an immunocompromised person this did pose as unsanitary to me though. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Amazing Hoijicha some of the best in the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia area if not the best the service was friendly and very quick and the vibe is very minimalistic I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a matcha/hoijicha read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Strawberry Matcha, and Vanilla Matcha W oat milk - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came here for a live music thing they were having one night. Based on what I saw from their social media, they just opened a few months ago last year and sell high quality matcha drinks. I enjoy matcha but hochija even more, which I saw they had. So on a Friday evening we swung by (they normally close at 4 pm or something) to enjoy the music and the drinks. There is limited street parking in front and along the streets down the block, and a few paid parking lots. Luckily it was free parking after a certain time, which I think was 6 or 7 pm. Upon entering we were entranced by a very intimate candle lit scene. I almost thought there was some fancy limited seating romantic dinner going on. The aesthetic was very minimalist, natural, and calming. They have the bar/counter where you order, drink preparation on the right and some baked goods and a refrigerated grab and go shelf on the left. They have some two-person seating along the windows and a long table near the back wall. They were also playing vinyl tonight before the performance. We ordered their classic matcha latte and hochija latte. The drinks were made expertly, with beautiful latte art, served in the to-go coffee cups. I loved my hochija latte - it had sesame milk and just a touch of syrup. The matcha latte was very clean and grassy, but a little too light and bitter. I think it would work a little better to bring it the matcha flavor more using coconut milk or almond milk and adding a hint of sweetness, maybe a matcha syrup or something. Price was your typical high end coffee shop, around $5-$7 per drink, so worth it if you consider this a treat now and then, especially because of the quality. As for the live music that night, we got to enjoy some lovely singing, guitar and cello from Chelsey Scheffe. It was really nice. We enjoyed it. Definitely a nice space for high quality tea lattes, snacks, and intimate venue supporting local artists. Wouldn't mind coming back periodically to treat myself to their drinks and snacks if I find myself this way in the morning or afternoons! read more

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Bad customer service. Baristas are not friendly and I almost always feel unwelcome. Pastries are good. Matcha is okay, I wish they let you customize your drink but no customizations at all. read more

no joke some of the best matcha i've had! the matcha-ista was super helpful helping us choose our drink flavors & curating them to order. the spot is so cute and cozy, WILL be back!! read more

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Was here for competition this week, coworkers, absolutely raved about this spot! My coworker got the black sesame, as well as the strawberry Matcha both loved a lot. I got the banana latte and it was delicious. I like my drinks a little bit sweeter and let the barista know, they said that they could make it sweeter to taste. Good customer service and high-quality taste. For banana latte read more

Sorry Seattle, this is the best matcha. 10/10 I'm embarrassed to admit, I found this place on tiktok. But the beauty of the internet is sharing! Their menu is big and satisfying if you have various flavor profiles you're looking to try or want specifically. The staff were so sweet to answer any questions about their offerings. The staff hand whisked each drink too! I ordered the misugaru matcha latte which has a nutty, slightly earthy, warm, toasted taste from all the grains, beans, rice and etc. the flavor was well balanced and the matcha was not bitter nor overshadowed. I was reassured that the misagaru powder wouldnt be grainy and was happy to find that it wasn't at all! Usually with matcha places, it's hard to find that striking balance of good quality matcha prepared well, sweetner, cream, syrups, etc, too dense, too watery...and being able to taste all the ingredient and a drink that is designed well. Jin jin sets the bar high for me! The vibe of the place is also classy and fun to see all the little complementary items they sell. From lovely glassware, soaps, whisking sets, chocolates. It almost has a certain lifestyle aesthetic. Would be super nice if you wanted to meet someone here and chat, study, quietly relax. read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Misugaru matcha latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Ordered the strawberry matcha and it was really good. The matcha flavor isn't too strong and you can taste the strawberries that are in it. The service is always nice whenever I stop by. They are friendly and nice. The ambiance of the store is really nice. A lot of chairs and tables to sit at if you are coming in with a group. A nice coffee and tea place on downtown Tacoma if you are in the area. read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Strawberry Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Good grade matcha! Loved the drink. But not good service, Not a lot of seatings inside although it's spacious room. Chairs are not comfy. Not sure if I will go back. read more

A spontaneous trip still sometimes requires some planning ahead and a little bit of research when it comes to food and drinks.. and I already knew that my first time in Tacoma, that I wanted to secure a location that had good matcha.. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. This little, quaint shop provides amazing matcha drinks and offers wonderful ambiance to give people a much needed break from the stress of everyday life. Friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere.. I enjoyed it greatly! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Sparkling Matcha w/Jeju citrus - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This quirky and stylish spot is a great place to grab a refreshing drink. LOVE their summer special menu and adored the blueberry matcha iced. Pure decadence. Feel free to ask for recommendations or to make requests - staff was friendly and super helpful to the "matcha impaired" me! Will definitely swing by if in the area again! read more

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This is matcha heaven. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte, and it was absolutely delicious! The matcha was rich and smooth, perfectly balanced with the sweet and tangy notes of strawberry. The ambiance inside is super cute and has artsy furniture that adds a unique charm to the place. There is metered parking around the corner, which makes it convenient to visit. Great place for matcha and tea lovers! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Fav matcha in town. Thank god for Jin Jin!!! always so good and the matcharistas are always so pleasant to talk to

Super cute spot. Cool location. Decent amount of Matcha menu options (and more) Friendly staff who gave great recommendations. I got the pistachio matcha and my friend got the strawberry matcha. SO GOOD! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Pistachio Matcha. Strawberry Matcha. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I love Jin Jin! The drinks are amazing. The magical matcha makers are always so sweet and welcoming. The vibe is so cute. Some times they do run out of matcha. read more

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I love this place so much. Matcha lattes are so good I come here almost everyday. Service is always super kind and the inside is peaceful! Vanilla matcha is my favorite and black sesame. read more

Ambiance was great, but matcha was very bland/average, just tasted like milk with a hint of matcha. The lavender matcha lattes I make at home are better :/ read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Lavender Matcha Latte - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

this is a really cute cafe in downtown tacoma. it's such a nice, bright, and quaint spot. it has several small seating areas and one large communal table, when it's busy it might be hard to get a seat, but seems like a lot of people just grab and go. they specialize in matcha, and hand whisk each drink to order, which is nice! they have a lot of fun flavors on their menu, we tried the misugaru and black sesame matcha lattes. i enjoyed the misugaru one more, it was sweet and tasted just like cereal/grains. i will say the matcha doesnt come through as much as i would like, but maybe it's because i got a flavored one. i think next time i will just try a plain/vanilla matcha latte. read more

This matcha shop is so aesthetically pleasing! It's a small, clean, quiet and cozy shop. There's also outdoor seating when it's a nice day. They specialize in matcha so we knew it was going to be yummy. We ordered an iced vanilla matcha ($7.50) and an iced pistachio matcha ($7.50). Both drinks were delicious! We got to watch our drinks get made and it was an amazing experience. I can't wait to come again! I highly recommend! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Iced vanilla matcha (left) and iced pistachio matcha (right) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I'm really not sure what all the buzz is about, the matcha was not good at all! The baristas took barely any time to make it and i suspect that's why it tastes all fishy (also this is not a dig at the baristas I'm sure they are just doing their job but I wonder if they were improperly trained although im no expert) However customer service was nice and the interior was very clean and well done so it's not all bad, just didn't like their main product. read more

This place blew my mind away. I've always been skeptical of matcha cause it's usually either watered down, overpowered by the jam, or gritty. This stuff was amazing! I got the strawberry matcha it was so good, smooth, not overly sweet or watered down. I came back the same day to try it again. Service was great and quick and the ambiance of the place was really cute. Would come back if nearby! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Located in a downtown location. I wouldn't say it is too cozy but there were a lot of seats that were filled. I got the ceremonial matcha with agave syrup. $6.50/cup. I got diarrhea from drinking this because maybe it was very grassy and stimulated my bowel system pretty quickly. Overall good matcha experience. read more

I am a coffee drinker, and I had matcha for the first time here and it was SO good. The owner's here are the owner's of one of my favorite stores called Sunny's in Tacoma. They are such a lovely couple. It reminds me a lot of the cafe's in Korea and makes me feel so at peace. They even have a traditional game I used to play called GO! This was their grand opening, so they had mandarins, tea, and Korean rice cakes (which is soooo traditional to do! I wish I brought flowers) and a lot of things were sold out quickly. read more

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Yum! All things matcha here. I wish there was a matcha tasting flight, there's so many things to try! I want to try them all. I think you'd be satisfied with whatever you drink you ordered. So many matcha options, hot and cold, and other tea options as well. Support local! read more

Used to love it here now they've hired people who act like they're too cool for customer service will not be going back the matcha is good tho ! read more

Best matcha in town! I'm more of a coffee drinker and was never really into matcha but this place is the best matcha I've ever tried! I get the iced strawberry oat milk matcha with half the sweetener and it's the perfect drink! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Quality Matcha. We got here around 12pm on a Sunday morning. So it was more busy than I though it would be. We waited a total of probably 30 min of ordering and then waiting for our drink. The matcha itself had a very strong and evident flavor. They did make my order wrong. I originally ordered a lavender matcha which I was so excited for but they ended up making rose matcha and I didn't have anymore time to wait there any longer. The quality of this is definitely unbeatable. I would have wanted it sweeter and honestly would have wanted it to be lavender. But the rose flavor is there and it's strong. Love the vibes this brings to Tacoma area. I think it's perfect and we needed something like this here. I just hope there quality y stays consistent and doesn't decline with their increase in popularity. This is a good place and definitely would come back. read more

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Strawberry matcha with whole milk is pretty good! It's sweet, wish they added less milk , more matcha. The workers are pretty mellow, it's a quiet place. read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Strawberry matcha with whole milk - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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the BEST matcha i've had in washington! they have seasonal flavors & use ceremonial grade & hand whisk all their matcha! the blueberry matcha with oatmilk was my favorite !!! read more

Jin Jin Matcha - blueberry matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

If you are a fan of matcha and are in the Tacoma area this place is a must try!! The aesthetic is very minimal and the cafe gives off a very relaxed feel. Perfect environment to enjoy a matcha latte. The matcha is made to order and hand whisked. Our favorites are the strawberry matcha and Jeju matcha. The Jeju matcha uses speciality matcha from Jeju island which is more earthy. I like adding sesame milk to it and a little bit of agave. If they don't have the Jeju matcha then I would recommend getting the black sesame matcha which has a great nutty taste! Definitely one of our top places to get a matcha!! read more

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I was craving black sesame something and this place showed up. This is now my go to matcha place. I have been here a handful of times. The studio is a calm venue with almost enough seating depending on if you're in the middle of a rush or not. The service is great and they hand whisk the matcha which is a huge plus. Will be coming back. read more

I love Jin Jin Matcha! The first time I visited, I came back 3 more times that week. I really enjoy their strawberry matcha with oak milk. Their hochija is pretty good as well as their baked goods. Their service is always phenomenal and they get the drinks out pretty fast! There are some tables and stools to chill at as well. It is in downtown Tacoma, so you will need to find street parking. I haven't had any issues with parking, so I find Jin Jin to be a great matcha spot! read more

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super good, authentic matcha tea!! the flavor combinations they have are amazing and delicious. i got the lavender matcha and my friends got a seasonal flavor that was perfect for fall. cute calming chill ambiance good to study or read or have a relaxing hang with some friends. service was great. these are more expensive drinks at about $7-$8 per but great flavor and can watch the care that goes into making each drink hence the wait for them too. but all good things take time! read more

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What an exquisite cafe!!! It's absolutely gorgeous inside with a great zen vibe. The matcha selections are phenomenal. I've tried their black sesame matcha hot and their blueberry matcha cold. Both are so delicious and the flavors are perfectly paired. Service is excellent! The drinks are presented so beautifully too! read more

Absolutely phenomenal selection of unique and delicious matcha drinks. Perfectly made and feels like such a treat when I get something here. My go to is anything on the menu with strawberry incorporated read more

Customer service was great, drinks were great, and vibe was lovely! I got the hot lavender matcha. It was so tasty! I also had the savory pinwheel pastry, it was also delicious as well and big enough to share :) read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Lavender Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I normally never write reviews. I wanted to try matcha for the first time and THIS place is perfect! They use ceremonial grade and the flavor and choices are satisfying. I tried their seasonal Jeju Matcha with condensed milk and vanilla and their Matcha croissant puff. This is probably the best thing I've tasted in so long! The cafe itself has a nice calm ambience and the person working there is very sweet. Will be coming back to try new items read more

Jin Jin Matcha - Tea Rooms Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Wow. I am becoming a matcha lover more and more everyday. The first time I had matcha was form Jin Jin, and it was truly crafted so beautifully. The atmosphere of this place is very calming and zen. I could spend hours here! The service was wonderful, and I can't believe I didn't grab our servers name. He was able to explain the process of each drink and answer any questions we have. He took his time making each drink, listened to our requests, and made suggestions on flavors when we needed support. This business has only been open for a short period of time, and I'm sure it'll be around for a long time! I highly recommend coming here! read more

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