More than a beverage
A place to belong.
The vision for SAINT MATCHA CAFE has always been bigger than a beverage.
We've launched our mobile matcha bar to serve and connect with our Charlotte community directly, while building toward something much larger: a future café space rooted in wellness, creativity, intentional gathering, and meaningful human connection.
Inspired by café cultures centered around ritual, artistry, conversation, and care, SAINT MATCHA CAFE is being built as a modern third space for wellness enthusiasts, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, freelancers, and intentional community.
As we continue growing and building awareness through pop-up curated events and community experiences across Charlotte, we are now raising capital toward the existing operations and the future home of SAINT MATCHA.
With a future-forward operational foundation already in place, we ask for your support in helping us build the financial foundation that will establish and sustain a community footprint that pours back into Charlotte’s neighborhoods tenfold, while creating a business resilient enough to navigate the unforeseen challenges of building and sustaining a growing company. We will be here for the long haul!
Community-backed Seed Round
We are reaching out to backers who believe in our vision, our "Angel Supporters". Your backing helps us continue operating our mobile matcha bar while building towards our future cafe home in Charlotte. Below, you'll find more specifics on funding goals and dispersement.
2026 Year End Goal:
$250,000
Monthly Goal:
$31,250
Founder Investment So Far:
$11,857*
out of pocket
*Funds to date have supported the initial launch of business operations, filings, inventory, vendor fees, catering equipment, tools, branding development, certifications, insurance, and the setup of operational and CRM systems.
Future Cafe Development
(1000-1500 sq ft space)
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leasing
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build planning
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legal & financial consulting
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operational systems
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inventory
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equipment
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furniture
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staffing
Mobile Bar
Operations
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inventory
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ad-hoc staffing/catering support
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tools & equipment
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ongoing business tools
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vendor fees
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ongoing marketing fees
Community Programming
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wellness events
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creative gatherings
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artist showcases
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small business collaborations
Become An Angel Supporter
(our version of an Angel Investor)
Every contribution supports the building of connection, creativity, and community. While we offer several special supporter tiers below, no contribution is too small. Every amount, from $1 to $5,000, is deeply appreciated and helps bring SAINT MATCHA Café to life.
For contributions exceeding $5,000, we kindly ask that you contact us directly, by clicking on the mail icon at the footer page, next to our instagram icon.
We've proudly served and/or partnered with the following businesses below:
We are an ongoing proud partner for the:
Meet the Owner
Debbie Saint-Clair is the Owner of SAINT MATCHA CAFE, a modern wellness-centered matcha concept rooted in intentional community, creativity, and meaningful human connection. With a background in advertising, marketing, and creative operations supporting global brands, Debbie launched SAINT MATCHA CAFE to help create spaces where people can slow down, gather, create, reconnect and find community in an increasingly disconnected world. What began as a mobile matcha bar will grow toward a future cafe space in Charlotte centered around wellness, the arts, ritual, and community.