TAIYO MATCHA — Restaurant in Jacksonville

I recently tried this spot right before the long weekend. Switching up the way I usually leave reviews. I’ll do a run down of the positives and negatives.

Positives: open design tea shop, spacious, lots of natural light clean simple design, not cluttered my tea was made with light ice without me having to ask for light ice - huge plus - thank you. Who likes watered down matcha? (No one) there was no upcharge to switch to oat or almond milk - also huge perk since I cannot stomach regularly milk anymore primo matcha, the quality is there lots of staff on duty - not short handed wintermelon flavor was very good, was wishing my drink had a tad more of that flavor in it.

Negatives: another small business off beach blvd where it’s a nightmare to turn in and out of (traffic at all times of day, no traffic light) most all drinks need to be shaken or stirred (staff will tell you this as they hand it to you) But the drink comes in a normal to go drink cup with a hole in the lid aka, how do we shake or stir this properly without getting thick green matcha everywhere ? Better design of cup is needed; maybe boba tea style with a sealed lid for proper mixing drinks are priced higher than Starbucks My wintermelon matcha was $9/$10 which included $1 tip (I know good matcha is pricey, but if I’m paying for good matcha, at least give me a decent cup to enjoy it out of) all the flavor sinks to the bottom and needs to be constantly stirred while drinking. zero napkins placed on the tables or bar by the front door. I spilled my matcha while attempting to stir with my straw - wanted to clean it up, no napkins in sight. Asked the attendant at the front who had maybe 5-10 beverage napkins loose by the register, cleaned my small mess up with those. Napkins on the tables would be helpful. Taiyo was out of the first 3 drinks I was trying to order. I did not go on a busy weekend day, and went after their soft open when they were officially open.

I would give this place another try down the road If in the area and it’s easy to get in and out of the shopping center it’s located in. I know they are new so I’m sure they are still figuring things out and working out the kinks. Staff was good about lightly explaining the drinks when you...

Went here this week because who doesn’t love a good matcha? I ordered the strawberry matcha which was beautiful but this is my opinion. Pro: Cashier stated they use ceremonial grade matcha. Cons: they don’t use organic milks nor do they have a good strawberry syrup. When drinking, the syrup came up in the straw(chewy with an artificial flavor) in chunks even after stirring and shaking the drink. The syrup was a bit thick in my opinion and you only taste it for half the drink. The matcha itself was great though. I would not suggest the strawberry matcha. You can see in the picture the syrup does not mix well with the drink and creates these “strings or strands” of...

“Taiyo!! Such a wonderful café! The matcha is high grade, smooth, and vibrant. The cozy atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Definitely a must-visit for any matcha lover."

Walking into this matcha café felt like stepping into a little sanctuary. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, with soft lighting and a minimalist design that makes it easy to unwind. I ordered their signature matcha latte, and it was incredible—smooth, earthy, and perfectly whisked, with just the right amount of creaminess. Overall, it was a delightful experience that left me wanting to come back and...