Ciao a tutti! If you don't know me already: Hi, I'm Olivia, owner of Taroko Matcha Bar. This weekend, we hosted a very special event at The Shreduarters in Chelmsford, debuting our new Italian-themed menu for a one day pop-up! We served dozens of our signature drinks, new specials, and protein-packed sweet treats to the wonderful, ever-supportive community that we've been able to build here since December. Seeing so many familiar faces (as well as a few new ones) made this ev

At Taroko, our events have always meant more to us than just serving drinks. Since the beginning, Taroko has been built around community, culture, and creating moments that genuinely bring people together. This summer, we’re proud to continue that mission by supporting Fondazione ANT Franco Pannuti ETS — a cause that means a great deal to us personally and as a company. Throughout May and June, we’ll be donating 15% of all Taroko profits to support the incredible work they do

Taroko was born in December 2025 — the result of years spent working in specialty coffee shops for minimum wage, while feeling disconnected from the missions behind them. Inspired by my Taiwanese heritage, I started Taroko as a small pop-up focused on showcasing Asian-grown coffee beans alongside ceremonial-grade matcha sourced directly from Japan. What began as a simple idea quickly gained momentum. Throughout December, we hosted multiple pop-ups and officially launched our