Love Letter to Tipp City: AeCha Cafe
This is a series of Love Letters to Tipp City that celebrate the nostalgic magic here.
Follow along for the people, places, and details that make this town so special.
By: Andrea Molina
Today I’m highlighting AeCha Cafe, our cozy cafe that serves bubble tea, coffee, and desserts. Everyone is welcome.
29 East Main Street
Tipp City, OH 45371
For many of us, 29 East Main invokes memories of bakery boxes filled with delicious pastries. When renovations began in the familiar blue tile building, there was a quiet curiosity about what would come next. To our excitement, AeCha Cafe opened in June of 2025, and quickly became our downtown sweet spot.
Founded by sisters Siriporn “Aoy” Atkins and Warassata “Eve” Rodriguez, AeCha is a family-built cafe rooted in intention, culture, and connection. Originally from Bangkok, Aoy has called Tipp City home for nearly fifteen years and envisioned creating a space where people could gather, slow down, and enjoy drink combinations with fresh, quality ingredients.
“AeCha Cafe is more than just a café— it’s a labor of love and family. The name itself carries deep meaning: AeCha combines the initials of the sisters— Aoy, Eve, and Aeh —with the Thai word Cha, meaning tea. In Korean, Aecha translates to “loving daughter,” a heartfelt tribute to their parents, who inspired their journey.”
– Tippecanoe Gazette, Ribbon cutting celebrates AeCha Cafe grand opening, July 17, 2025
This thoughtful detail in their name speaks to the heart behind the space and how every decision is made with intention.
Aoy, Eve, and their mom, Rujira “Tim” Naorm, work together to offer creative drink combinations with fresh ingredients. If you’ve never ordered bubble tea, they have helpful signage and can walk you through the process to ensure you create a drink you love or you can order classics like Chai & espresso. Three drinks that we are highlighting are (from left to right):
Tiger Milk Tea with Tapioca
Strawberry Espresso
Taro Matcha Latte
Inside, the cafe is warm and welcoming. Whether you’re new to bubble tea or already have a favorite, the space invites you to relax, with seating designed for conversation, quiet work, or a simple pause in your day.
What stands out most isn’t just the menu, but the feeling of being in this welcoming space. Aoy describes Tipp City as offering a “slow life,” where people show up for one another. It’s something she’s experienced firsthand through the support of the community. AeCha Café feels like an extension of that spirit.
Andrea Molina is a Tipp City-based photographer and storyteller. Read more about AeCha Cafe on her site or view Andrea’s photography at website at Andrea-Molina.com.
While it might seem like downtown Tipp City events magically appear, we actually don’t outsource to leprechauns. There are a number of dedicated volunteers, merchants, and sponsors that make them happen. The Downtown Tipp City Partnership is a nonprofit that exists to “enhance, preserve, and promote our downtown.” Their work often extends to reach all of Tipp City & people outside of our community often attend events. For those who want to stay connected, the DTCP regularly shares updates on upcoming events, and their weekly podcast, The Downtown Lowdown, offers a deeper look into the people and stories behind the storefronts.
