Meet the

Owner

{ Alissa White }

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What is L.A.’s best-kept secret?
The Iyengar Institute on La Cienega. They have the best-trained yoga instructors of all styles.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A nature scientist and a fashion designer. Now I’m a tastemaker and retailer of healthy elixirs. Not too far of a stretch, right?

Who is your celebrity crush?
Sir Richard Branson. His imagination is wide awake and I love his smile.

Trying to kick your coffee habit? (Or your double-cinnamon-dolce-javaccino-pumpkinacchiato habit?) Consider switching to tea from Matcha Source.

It started as an online shop in ’06, and owner Alissa White has since opened a West Hollywood outpost catering to fans of the powdered green tea, which provides energy without the jitters. Certain varieties can also be sprinkled into drinks or incorporated into your cooking for a huge dose of antioxidants and the natural mood-enhancer L-Theanine.

Peruse the different ceremonial-grade blends, traditional bowls, bamboo whisks, and imported gifts like Japanese tabi socks. A newbie to Matcha? A staffer can offer preparation advice and give you tips on how to use the ingredient in smoothies or baked goods.

Or green tea lattes, should you find they’re more up your alley.

Photos: Biz Urban Photography for DailyCandy