Absolutely amazing quality drinks for sure, just really wish they were open another day of the week, being open 1 day a week is a bit difficult (it took me 5 months be be able to finally come here due to my schedule). It is a hidden gem and definitely worth going to. They have outdoor seating for summer.
S L
Such a cute spot in downtown! They offer a couple of different matcha types, so you can explore and find your favorite. Definitely worth a visit if you are a matcha lover (or curious to try)!
Jen Lau
I bought a matcha chawan bowl and some matcha green tea - and I am SO happy with my purchase! The bowl is beautiful and the green tea is amazing! I live in Vancouver and it arrived super fast, in 2 days, and packaged very nicely. Thank you! I’ll definitely be ordering again :)
Maxene Chelsea
Great place to visit. They have a good selection of different types of teas and teawares. I use their maccha powder for my daily drinks and I highly recommend trying out their desserts as well.
Marco
They work very hard to provide us with such quality and that is a privilege. This isn't just a business it's a connection with the land, people and community.
Renelle Stayton
The best matcha I’ve ever had! Such a gem of a place, so lucky to have in Victoria. The ambiance is super cozy.
AJ
Expected more from a business with such a working hours, we arrived at 12 as the store hours suggested and had to wait until 12:30 to be able to order since the staff weren’t prepared. Also on top of that received a dessert which we thought they gave us as a gesture for being late to take our order, but surprisingly they took it back from us stating it was a wrong order! Wish I could give 0 stars, overhyped tea place.
Adrian Uddhava
Elite grade matcha, milled in house, with strong connections to Japanese farmers. Amazingly knowledgeable, friendly, community oriented. LOVE Jagasilk.
Ballpoint
You'll find the best matcha and loose leaf tea in town here. The shop itself is made from beautiful old wood and smells like roasting tea. Their kombucha is also great, not very sweet or very salty, especially if you like the tea they use to flavour it.
Frances Witt
A Magical place. Only open for service once a week on Friday afternoon. Don’t miss this special experience. Perfect tea- wonderful service- special atmosphere. . My favourite: matcha, but many other teas to choose from. Unique, special location also.
As others have said, this is an unbelievable place to learn about and experience excellent teas straight from the growers. Jared is kind, knowledgeable, and invites you into his world without any snobbery.
Dyllan Goldstein
All I can say is wow. JagaSilk offers a unique and special experience. These local tea experts specialize in matcha and single-field teas. Anyone looking for a cafe or tea shop offering high quality products i recommend you come here.This is a great spot for locals looking for a great experience or shop, but also for any visitors as there are few tea sources or shops like this in the country.Great prices, unique experiences, and good friends. 10/10 all around.
Jess A
I was super hyped to visit Jagasilk again today! Jared is super knowledgeable about not only the tea itself but the entire process behind it. He's so passionate about it all and it shows in everything he makes. I can always appreciate someone who geeks out about one thing and shares it with others. Sitting down at the tea bar and watching Jared brew teas, make maccha and interact with customers was really fascinating. Tea is such a hands on thing and it was cool watching him educate while serving. Got 3 different types of maccha to share and an espresso+cortado, all of which tasted top notch. We came here a year ago and one of his staff (also named Jared) was really hospitable (served us even though the shop was closed for the day). Took his recommendation and got a maccha with steamed milk. I can't remember what one it was but I think it was higher end/ceremonial grade. Can't explain how amazing it was, like extremely nutty and rich tasting, completely different than any other maccha that I have had. Will be coming back every time we come to the island!
Iris Leung
We had a wonderful first visit to JagaSilk, where one of the owners Jared passionately shared a lot of knowledge with us, and patiently answered all of our questions. It was such a special experience, watching the maccha being milled in front of us, and learning about the growing and harvesting process. They have direct relationships with the farmers in Japan, and know the craftsmens that make the chasen (whisk) as well, which are free of pesticides and herbicides. They're only open for 4 hours for tea service on Fridays, and it's well worth it to visit then.
Garth
A great place for some traditional Japanese tea. Definitely go with 15-30 minutes to sit down and give some tea a try. We got a flight of macha, all of them were delicious. They also had a small but excellent choice of tea.
Absolutely amazing quality drinks for sure, just really wish they were open another day of the week, being open 1 day a week is a bit difficult (it took me 5 months be be able to finally come here due to my schedule). It is a hidden gem and definitely worth going to. They have outdoor seating for summer.
Such a cute spot in downtown!
They offer a couple of different matcha types, so you can explore and find your favorite. Definitely worth a visit if you are a matcha lover (or curious to try)!
I bought a matcha chawan bowl and some matcha green tea - and I am SO happy with my purchase! The bowl is beautiful and the green tea is amazing! I live in Vancouver and it arrived super fast, in 2 days, and packaged very nicely. Thank you! I’ll definitely be ordering again :)
Great place to visit. They have a good selection of different types of teas and teawares. I use their maccha powder for my daily drinks and I highly recommend trying out their desserts as well.
They work very hard to provide us with such quality and that is a privilege. This isn't just a business it's a connection with the land, people and community.
The best matcha I’ve ever had! Such a gem of a place, so lucky to have in Victoria. The ambiance is super cozy.
Expected more from a business with such a working hours, we arrived at 12 as the store hours suggested and had to wait until 12:30 to be able to order since the staff weren’t prepared. Also on top of that received a dessert which we thought they gave us as a gesture for being late to take our order, but surprisingly they took it back from us stating it was a wrong order! Wish I could give 0 stars, overhyped tea place.
Elite grade matcha, milled in house, with strong connections to Japanese farmers. Amazingly knowledgeable, friendly, community oriented. LOVE Jagasilk.
You'll find the best matcha and loose leaf tea in town here. The shop itself is made from beautiful old wood and smells like roasting tea. Their kombucha is also great, not very sweet or very salty, especially if you like the tea they use to flavour it.
A Magical place. Only open for service once a week on Friday afternoon. Don’t miss this special experience. Perfect tea- wonderful service- special atmosphere. . My favourite: matcha, but many other teas to choose from. Unique, special location also.
Restaurantji Recommends
As others have said, this is an unbelievable place to learn about and experience excellent teas straight from the growers. Jared is kind, knowledgeable, and invites you into his world without any snobbery.
All I can say is wow. JagaSilk offers a unique and special experience. These local tea experts specialize in matcha and single-field teas. Anyone looking for a cafe or tea shop offering high quality products i recommend you come here.This is a great spot for locals looking for a great experience or shop, but also for any visitors as there are few tea sources or shops like this in the country.Great prices, unique experiences, and good friends. 10/10 all around.
I was super hyped to visit Jagasilk again today! Jared is super knowledgeable about not only the tea itself but the entire process behind it. He's so passionate about it all and it shows in everything he makes. I can always appreciate someone who geeks out about one thing and shares it with others. Sitting down at the tea bar and watching Jared brew teas, make maccha and interact with customers was really fascinating. Tea is such a hands on thing and it was cool watching him educate while serving. Got 3 different types of maccha to share and an espresso+cortado, all of which tasted top notch. We came here a year ago and one of his staff (also named Jared) was really hospitable (served us even though the shop was closed for the day). Took his recommendation and got a maccha with steamed milk. I can't remember what one it was but I think it was higher end/ceremonial grade. Can't explain how amazing it was, like extremely nutty and rich tasting, completely different than any other maccha that I have had. Will be coming back every time we come to the island!
We had a wonderful first visit to JagaSilk, where one of the owners Jared passionately shared a lot of knowledge with us, and patiently answered all of our questions. It was such a special experience, watching the maccha being milled in front of us, and learning about the growing and harvesting process. They have direct relationships with the farmers in Japan, and know the craftsmens that make the chasen (whisk) as well, which are free of pesticides and herbicides. They're only open for 4 hours for tea service on Fridays, and it's well worth it to visit then.
A great place for some traditional Japanese tea. Definitely go with 15-30 minutes to sit down and give some tea a try. We got a flight of macha, all of them were delicious. They also had a small but excellent choice of tea.
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