Logan and Taylor Amstey, founders of Love Lamp Matcha in Austin, Texas, join us to share how they turned a simple dream into a thriving business. After a two-year permitting journey, they opened their unique pottery studio and matcha shop in early 2025 — and within just six weeks, launched a second location. We talk about overcoming red tape, building an authentic community without paid ads, and partnering with creators and city officials to bring their vision to life.
Chapters
(00:00:10) - Handling The Heat(00:01:41) - Sweet Tooth Macaroons and Tacos(00:03:06) - The Matcha Drinker(00:06:56) - How Matcha Bar Started in Austin(00:11:46) - The Two Year Wait for Restaurants in Austin(00:13:47) - What Would That Be? Changes to the Permit Process?(00:17:10) - How To Start a Mexican Restaurant With Permitting(00:18:45) - The New York Matcha Bar(00:20:48) - The Secret to Startup Success(00:21:35) - Multiple Austin Influencers Collaborate With Love Lamp(00:25:57) - Wanderlust Wineco: A Month Later(00:31:40) - What do you think is next for Matcha?(00:33:16) - Logan and Taylor's Matcha Shop: Starting a Business in

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