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Mobile matcha bar · San Diego

Good Tea.
Brighter Days.

San Diego's mobile matcha & tea bar. Ceremonial-grade matcha, fruit teas & cold brews at farmers markets, pop-ups, and private events.

Ceremonial-grade matcha Fresh fruit purees Made in San Diego

Lumika iced matcha and water bottle on a terrace overlooking the San Diego coast at golden hour

Our Story

Named for light.

Everybody we know is hustling. Early shifts, late nights, errands stacked on errands, a mom running on three hours of sleep, a student with an exam in the morning and a to-do list that never ends.

And somewhere along the way, getting through the day started to cost us. The jitters, the crash, the “I'll rest later” that never came.

We believed there had to be a better way to keep going. So we built Lumika.

The name comes from lumen, the word for light. We wanted to bring a little of it back to the grind. Matcha whisked the right way. Fresh fruit teas. Cold brew made slowly. Real energy that feels steady and clean, so you can keep chasing your goals and still feel good while you do it.

Then we put it all on a cart and rolled out to meet you where you already are. Markets, offices, study breaks, sunny corners of San Diego.

Because we don't think the hustle is going anywhere. We just think it can taste better and feel better.

We're so glad to be part of your day.

Good Tea. Brighter Days.

Blessings,
The Lumika Team

  • Ceremonial-grade matcha

  • Real fruit, never syrupy

  • Calm energy, no crash

Find your drink

What sounds good today?

Tell us what you're craving and we'll match you with a Lumika drink.

Limited Seasonal

Winter Yuzu Bloom.

Candied winter yuzu and raw wildflower honey layered beneath whisked ceremonial matcha. Bright, comforting, and crafted for crisp San Diego mornings.

Coming this winter

Find Us

Catch the cart.

We pop up at San Diego farmers markets and events every week. Follow @lumikatea on Instagram for the weekly schedule of farmers market matcha and cold brew tea around town.

  • North Park
  • Little Italy
  • La Jolla
  • Pacific Beach
  • Encinitas
  • Hillcrest
  • Del Mar
  • Downtown
See this week on Instagram

This week

Sample schedule
  • SaturdayMarket name (update me)9am–1pm
  • SundayMarket name (update me)9am–1:30pm
  • WednesdayPop-up location (update me)3pm–7pm

Private & Corporate Events

Bring Lumika to your event.

Matcha catering in San Diego for weddings, corporate wellness days, brand activations, showers & celebrations. Flat-fee or per-person catering from our corporate event beverage cart.

  • Weddings

  • Corporate wellness days

  • Brand activations

  • Showers & celebrations

Check your date

Questions, answered

No. Lumika is matcha, fruit tea, and cold brew tea only.

The Waitlist

Save your spot in the light.

Lumika is brewing across San Diego. Join the list for first word on cart drops, event dates, and the Winter Yuzu Bloom launch.

Counting the early risers…

What are you most excited for?

We'll tell you when the cart is near you.

No spam. Just good tea news.

Lumika lifestyle collection: green activewear, water bottles, and caps with the leaf logo

Train · Fuel · Balance · Repeat

More than a cup.

Bottles, tees, and everyday pieces carrying the leaf and the light. Pick "Lumika merch" on the waitlist to hear first.

Get first access

5% given back.

5% of profits support stomach cancer research and single mothers in shelters. Every cup carries a little light further.

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