KIWA

11/05/2025

Last night, our city faced a heartbreaking tragedy near the airport.
Many lives were lost, and many others are still hurting.
We are simply grateful to be safe and want to honor those who are not.
To the firefighters and first responders who have worked through the night and continue to do so now, we see you and we thank you.
During our hours today, this Friday and weekend.
KIWA will offer one free drink to those who served at the scene.
If you wish to join us, you may also pay it forward toward their drinks.
With love and care, from all of us at KIWA.

10/29/2025

Afternoon KIWA vibes with natural sunlights.
Thanks to Christina Son from for these beautiful photos. Christina is a talented Korean American photographer based in Denver, who occasionally travels to Indiana and Kentucky. If you’re looking to capture something emotional and timeless, check out her page and reach out to her. Grateful again for these artistic masterpieces.

10/27/2025

As we mentioned before, we are bringing some updates to our matcha latte and milk tea lineup. Starting from November.

Now introducing our Black Tea Milk Tea, Hojicha Latte, and KIWA Daily Matcha Latte, all starting at 5.5 dollars for a small size.
Here is how to build your own tea latte.
1. Choose your base
Every tea base such as KIWA Matcha, Black Tea, or Hojicha starts at 5.5 dollars.
If you want our Ceremonial Matcha, it is 7.0 dollars and freshly hand whisked to order.
2. Choose your size and temperature
Small 12oz or Large 20oz with 1 dollar added.
All drinks available hot or iced.
3. Choose your milk
Whole milk or 2% milk with no extra charge.
Non dairy alternatives are available for 1 dollar added.
4. Choose your flavor
No extra charge for flavors for the tea lattes.
Our basic version comes with a vanilla syrup unless you specify otherwise.
*other beverages may ask extra 50c for adding syrups.

Feel free to explore your own combinations such as Lavender Hojicha Latte, Mango Black Milk Tea, or Unsweetened Daily Matcha. The choice is yours.

10/19/2025

November Announcement
KIWA Matcha, now closer to your daily ritual with price down.

Starting this November, Kiwa will introduce a new Daily Matcha. It is a balanced combination of ceremonial matcha and premium grade matcha, freshly prepared every morning and hand whisked when you order. This change keeps the same depth, color, and aroma while making matcha more approachable.

Prices will be adjusted from the previous $6.8 to $5.5 for a small size matcha.

For those who wish to enjoy the full ceremonial flavor, the Ceremonial Matcha Add On will remain available at $7.0 When you choose the ceremonial option, your matcha will be freshly hand whisked at the moment of your order, offering the authentic texture, aroma, and quiet grace of a traditional tea ceremony.

The wholesale cost of ceremonial matcha has nearly doubled this year, and rather than raising every price, we chose a structure that stays fair and sustainable for both our guests and us.

After many tastings, we found the most balanced ratio between our previous ceremonial matcha and the second harvest premium matcha, keeping its vibrant color and calm flavor.

We never use pre-mixed powder or artificially colored matcha, and we never hide what we serve.

Every cup is still prepared with honesty, freshness, and care.

It is still the same Kiwa care, now shared with more people every day.

10/17/2025

MEOWEEN at KIWA | Oct 25–26
On Oct 25-26 weekend our team will swap soft jazz and bossanova for a full on rock playlist and yes we will be in our cutest rockstar outfits.
Bring the rockstar vibes you have always dreamed of and join the fun.
Got a favorite band or song? Leave it in the comments and we will add it to our playlist.
Ziggys spirit, loud colors, and tea that hits like bass.
Dress loud. Shine bright. Be your own rockstar.
Caution: We might look a little too bold or too cute and our vibes might be loud and we are okay with that.

10/14/2025

[Repost]
We’re thrilled to announce the six finalists for the SHIA Pitch Day Fall 2025 Program! This marks a pivotal step for the next generation of Korean American culinary entrepreneurs, as they embark on a 10-week journey to refine their restaurant concepts. 👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you to YS Kim Foundation and Naeil Foundation for their generous support in making this cohort launch possible. And a massive shout-out to the expert partners providing crucial business support: Patterson CPA, Ad Cucina, Prestige Ledroit Distributing Co., Eleven Eleven PR, and EDENS! Top chefs and experts like Edward Lee, Thomas Oh, Sungchul Shim, and Ji Hye Kim will share their wisdom as a guest speaker too.

Meet the six Finalists:

Chef Min Cheol Shin
Dachaerom(다채롬)
Korean fine dining & cultural space


Chef Kiki Kim
Isum
Chef’s table with Korean heritage, art, and French technique


Chef Sechul Yang
Korean Trattoria like concept
Italian-Korean fusion


Chef William Lee
Billie’s
Contemporary, casual concept


Chef Soo Young Cho
Sot
fast-casual sotbap & tea pairings


Chef Dayae Lee
nooWoRI
simple, accessible Korean meals


Follow their stories with us as they share their new restaurant dream on December 22nd! Our finalists pitch to judges Danny Lee, Ellia Park, Dan Simons, and Erin Wade, competing for a $5,000 grant! 🏆 Congratulations to our six finalists for being selected to take part in this program.

Learn more at SHIA.

10/01/2025

Korean Mugwort Brown Sugar Latte
only at KIWA this October

10/01/2025

Korean Mugwort Brown Sugar Latte
only at KIWA this October

09/29/2025

October | Herb of the Month: Mugwort

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has been treasured for centuries across Asia and Europe. Known as the “Mother of Herbs” in medieval times, it is packed with vitamins, iron, calcium, potassium, and minerals.

Benefits of Mugwort
* Helps ease menstrual cramps and supports women’s health
* Warms the body and calms the mind
* Promotes healthy digestion and better sleep
* Rich in nutrients that restore balance and energy

Mugwort also carries a deep cultural meaning in Korea. On October 3, National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol), we celebrate the founding of the first Korean nation. In the myth, a bear and a tiger wished to become human. They were told to stay in a cave and eat only mugwort and garlic for 100 days. The tiger gave up, but the bear endured and transformed into a woman, who later became the mother of Dangun, the first king of Korea.

At KIWA, we always serve organic Korean mugwort tea from Hadong. This October, we are introducing a seasonal special: Mugwort Brown Sugar Latte. A soothing balance of earthy mugwort and sweet brown sugar, perfect for the season.

Available this October only at KIWA

Source :
https://www.koreastudy.or.kr
https://www.nccih.nih.gov
https://www.bbg.org
https://www.mfds.go.kr

09/23/2025

KIWA Chuseok Event (Oct 5 and 6)

October 6 is Chuseok, often called the Korean Thanksgiving Day.
It is one of Korea’s most important holidays, a time to honor ancestors and celebrate the harvest season.

Because it follows the lunar calendar, the date changes each year. In 2025, Chuseok falls on October 5 to 7 and the holiday continues through October 9 with Hangul Day, creating a long festive break in Korea.

During this time families and relatives gather together, but some also take the opportunity to rest and recharge.

At KIWA we wish everyone a warm and abundant Chuseok.

On October 5 and 6, when you order a Tea Pot Set you will receive a specially prepared Chuseok Tea Snack assortment. The Tea Snack Plate is also available for purchase separately for 10 dollars.

The assortment is inspired by traditional Korean holiday foods and may contain common allergens such as egg, wheat, or sesame. We cannot offer exchanges or substitutions, but upon request we can provide three KIWA Rice Flour Cookies instead.

09/21/2025

This fall and winter, KIWA is serving Hojicha.
It might sound a little unfamiliar — it’s a cousin of Matcha, but with its own twist. Unlike Matcha, Hojicha is roasted, giving it a smooth, nutty, full bodied flavor. And It’s naturally low in caffeine, perfect for cozy afternoons and even on the evenings.

08/20/2025