BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A popular business, which has amassed a large and loyal following at local markets, festivals, and private events, is continuing to shine with its first brick-and-mortar location in Northampton County.
Cataleya Casa Del Matcha, a matcha bar offering high-quality matcha drinks made with hand-crafted syrups and other premium ingredients, held a soft opening on Saturday at 1421 Center St. in Bethlehem.
The new cafe occupies an updated property next to The Old Library Bookshop.
Coral Guadalupe and her partner, Marcos Friessner, established the matcha business in spring 2025 as a mobile venture, setting up stands and serving made-to-order matcha drinks at Lehigh Valley events and venues such as the Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers Market in West Bethlehem and Belleville Street Faire in South Bethlehem…