Sagi Matcha Bar in Parañaque: A Specialty Café Serving Matcha from Wazuka, Japan
Sagi Matcha Bar is a specialty café in Parañaque focused on freshly whisked matcha, house-made syrups, and Japanese tea cultivars sourced from Wazuka, Japan.
The name Sagi (サギ) draws inspiration from the symbolism of herons in Japanese mythology, representing calmness and otherworldliness. For the founders, it also reflects serendipity and the journey of bringing the concept to life.
Built around a love for matcha, Sagi Matcha Bar highlights locally sourced ingredients, homemade syrups, and first flush matcha, creating drinks that stay rooted in traditional matcha preparation while incorporating modern flavors.
Among its regular menu offerings is the Matcha Latte (Php 145), made with matcha and locally sourced farm-fresh pasteurized milk.
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For those looking for something fruit-forward, the Matcha Berry (Php 190) combines an iced matcha latte with Sagi’s homemade strawberry syrup and strawberry bits.
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One of the café’s featured cultivars is Okumidori, sourced from Wazuka, Japan. Known for its vibrant green color and rich texture, the matcha delivers a full-bodied profile with balanced umami notes, particularly when paired with milk.
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Sagi also serves Tsuyuhikari, a lighter matcha cultivar described as smoother and more delicate than Okumidori. It carries notes of zest, white chocolate, and floral flavors, offering a lighter option for customers who prefer a brighter profile.
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By focusing on Japanese matcha cultivars and in-house ingredients, Sagi Matcha Bar brings a more specialized matcha experience to Parañaque.
