
Overview
Buy Me a Matcha is a platform that helps creators monetize their work directly from their audience. In just a couple of taps, fans can support creators with a one-time payment (and a message), subscribe to ongoing memberships for recurring income, or purchase from a creator-first "Shop" — all without needing a traditional e-commerce setup.
Problem it solves
Creators often don't have a simple way to accept support from their audience. Existing options (like generic e-commerce platforms) aren't built for creators — they're built for businesses, with delayed payouts, customer-style relationships, and no real ownership of the audience.
Solution
Buy Me a Matcha gives creators three ways to earn — one-time support, recurring memberships, and a creator-friendly shop — while keeping full ownership of their supporter list and getting paid instantly.
Key Features
- One-Tap Support — Fans can support creators instantly and leave a message, similar to "buy me a coffee"
- Memberships — Recurring monthly/yearly subscriptions so creators earn ongoing income and offer exclusive content
- Creator Shop — Sell things that don't fit a typical store — 1-on-1 calls, art commissions, ebooks, and more
- Full Supporter Ownership — Creators own 100% of their supporter list, with no third-party emailing and full export access anytime
- Instant Payouts — Payments go straight to the creator's bank account, with no 30-day holding period
- Human Support — Direct access to real human help instead of automated support tickets
My Role
Built end-to-end as a solo project — designed and developed the platform from concept to deployment, including the support/membership/shop flows and payment integration.
Tech Stack
- React - UI Library
- Next.js - React Framework
- MongoDB - Database
- Tailwind CSS - Styling Library
- TypeScript - Typed Superset of JavaScript Library
- JavaScript - Programming Language