It all started with a no to coffee… and a yes to matcha.

A personal journey from hawker food to matcha obsession.
The Founder’s Personal Story

I’ve always been an easy-going eater — from nasi lemak at hawker centres to late-night prata runs… But coffee? Never. Even when my NTU friends swore by their triple-shot lattes to survive finals, I was the odd one out.

That’s when my love affair with tea began — and it wasn’t just any tea,. Matcha, with its earthy vibes and brilliant green hue, stole my heart. I became obsessed with perfecting the smoothest, frothiest, most vibrant matcha drinks, determined to create the greenest, dreamiest sip in the world.

Birth of Ochanico

Why Ochanico?

Ocha (お茶) = Tea
Nico = from ‘nicomaru’ (Japanese for smile)

Because tea should make you and your buddies smile!

Birth of Ochanico

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Tea is a bridge – between cultures & people Matcha matches everything – from picnics to deep talks Tea = good vibes – shared with besties

Gen Z tea lovers, this is your vibe zone!