Ooika events
Join Ooika at upcoming events, pop-ups, festivals, and special collaborations.
Flooded Matcha Fundraiser
Background
On January 22nd 2026, a pipe unexpectedly exploded above Ooika Lawrenceville, flooding the space. The damage was extensive, causing the space to be closed down.
We made the decision to keep all of our staff employed & given hours, at a great cost to Ooika. This burden is not covered by insurance, but we feel it necessary to protect our team who rely on the income.
This came at an inopportune time as our Nassau shop opening has been delayed. We currently employee three general mangers, two teams of staff, and pay rent on three locations - with only one shop operating.
The Flooded Matcha Fundraiser
To help ease burden as we get back on our feet, and help support our team, we are launching the Flooded Matcha Fundraiser.
Join us on March 7th from 8AM to 7PM at the Ooika Witherspoon location for:
Raffles with prizes from local businesses.
A limited “Flooded Matcha Latte” flavor and cookie.
A limited-edition “WHAT THE FLOOD” Ooika Sticker.
And more.
The Flooded Matcha Latte and Flooded cookie are “pay what you want” with a suggested MSRP. Any payments above the suggested MSRP get a complimentary raffle ticket.
Thank you to our friends and neighbors - please spread the word, and see you on March 7th!
Make a Contribution
If you live outside of Princeton or can’t join us at the Flooded Matcha Fundraiser and would like to contribute, you can do so with the box below. Thank you for your kindness and contributions.
Craft of Matcha at Princeton University Wintersession
Ooika will be holding the “Craft of Matcha” workshop at Princeton University, part of the “Winter Session” series!
2025年PJA新年会
こんにちは、早いもので2024年もホリデーシーズン真っ只中。今年も残すところあと僅かになりましたが皆さん風邪など引かずお元気にお過ごしでしょうか。
さて、来年の記念すべき第一回目のイベントのお知らせです。
1月18日（土）にプリンストン日本人会の新年会を行います。2025年も盛り沢山な内容でお届けします！
大人も子供も楽しめる内容になっておりますのでご家族またはご友人をお誘い合わせの上お越しください。
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PJA: Learn and Taste Fresh Ground Matcha!
Learn about authentic Matcha cultivation and production with Ooika Matcha's founder, Marc. Exclusively for PJA members, you'll gain insight into what makes Matcha so unique and delicious. Taste through various cultivars while hearing stories from the tea farms.
Rider University Matcha Making Class
Ooika held a Matcha making class at Rider University Dining hall. Students crafted their own bowls of Usucha (thin tea), Koicha (thick tea,) and Matcha lattes. Topics such as the history and cultivation of heritage Matcha was covered.
OOIKA X LIFE&COFFEE Collaboration
Join us for a special OOIKA X LIFE&COFFEE Collaboration at Ooika Matcha Lawrenceville. Fresh-ground Military Lattes and more.
Art of Matcha at Princeton Art Council
Learn the fascinating history, intricate production methods, and cultural significance of this traditional Japanese tea with the Arts Council of Princeton
Soft Opening of Ooika Matcha physical space!
Ooika fresh mills single-origin Matcha with traditional Japanese stone mills in the U.S.
Ooika Special Guest Talk - Urasenke Tankokai Philadelphia
Ooika has been invited by Urasenke Tankokai Philadelphia to give a special guest talk followed by Q&A at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Ooika in Guadalajara Mexico: Matcha Live Classes
Ooika is hosting an upcoming live and in-person interactive Matcha class at Soy Te in GDL Mexico on Friday, November 2nd, and Saturday, November 3rd.
Matcha Fundamentals Class at Soy Té, Mexico
Our exciting class on elements of Japanese Tea and Matcha fundamentals was successfully held at Soy Té in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Ooika X Tea Drunk “Mo Cha” Collaboration
An exciting collaboration between Ooika and Tea Drunk to historically recreate “Mo Cha”, the precursor to contemporary Japanese Matcha.