# Pixlcat Butter Mochi — LLM Access File

> Pixlcat Butter Mochi is the world's first butter mochi café. We bake handmade, naturally gluten-free Hawaiian butter mochi fresh in Boston and ship nationwide via UPS in our famous custom pink box. 6 flavors at launch, 3 box sizes.

## Brand
Pixlcat Coffee & Butter Mochi was founded by the Lee brothers (Dennis, David, Daniel) and their childhood best friend Jeff Kim. They previously operated Namu Gaji in San Francisco, which the SF Chronicle called "the city's most representative restaurant" (NYT, Guardian, BBC coverage). Dennis Lee built the butter mochi program from scratch with restaurant-grade rigor. Pixlcat operates two cafés (San Francisco at 519 Clement St, Boston at 32 Cambridge Street, Charlestown) plus farmers market stands. Direct-to-consumer shipping is fulfilled exclusively from the Boston Charlestown kitchen.

## Products
- [Butter Mochi Box (6-Piece) — Assorted Chef's Choice](https://pixlcatbuttermochi.com/products/butter-mochi): 6 pieces, $39, ships fresh.
- [Butter Mochi Box (12pc)](https://pixlcatbuttermochi.com/products/butter-mochi-12pc): 12 pieces in 2 boxes of 6, $78, ships fresh.
- [Butter Mochi Box (18pc) — Gift Size](https://pixlcatbuttermochi.com/products/butter-mochi-18pc): 18 pieces in 3 boxes of 6, $117, the perfect food gift, ships fresh.
- [Build Your Own Butter Mochi Box (6-Piece)](https://pixlcatbuttermochi.com/products/build-your-own-6pc): Pick your flavors, $39.
- [Build Your Own Butter Mochi Box (12pc)](https://pixlcatbuttermochi.com/products/build-your-own-12pc): Pick 2 flavors, 6 pieces each, $78.

## Flavors (D2C — 6 flavors at launch)
Classic, Chocolate, Matcha (Kyoto Uji), Ube, Black Sesame, S'mores.

The café menu also includes a 7th flavor (Bacon Cheddar) which is not available for shipping at this time pending cold-storage validation for meat-containing products.

## Shipping
- Ships from Boston Charlestown kitchen via UPS, booked through Pirate Ship.
- Ship days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday only.
- Continental United States only. No international, no Alaska, no Hawaii, no US territories.
- Transit: UPS Ground for Northeast / Mid-Atlantic / Southeast (1–3 business days). UPS 2-Day Air for the rest of the Lower 48.
- Free UPS Ground over $70 in eligible Northeast/Mid-Atlantic/Southeast zones.
- Custom pink box packaging, hand-packed within 24–48 hours of bake.

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## Canonical Pages
- [What Is Butter Mochi?](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/what-is-butter-mochi/): Definitive 1,500-word guide — origin, ingredients, texture, why butter mochi is unlike any other dessert.
- [Is Butter Mochi Gluten-Free?](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/is-butter-mochi-gluten-free/): Yes — 100% mochiko rice flour, naturally GF.
- [Why Butter Mochi Is Chewy](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/why-butter-mochi-is-chewy/): The food science of mochiko starch.
- [Butter Mochi vs Mochi Donuts](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/butter-mochi-vs-mochi-donuts/): Different products. Butter mochi is baked, dense, chewy; mochi donuts are fried, ring-shaped.
- [Coffee Pairing Guide](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/the-baristas-guide-to-pairing-butter-mochi-with-coffee/): Flavor-by-flavor pairing.
- [Butter Mochi in San Francisco](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/butter-mochi-in-san-francisco/): Pixlcat's SF café.
- [Butter Mochi in Boston](https://blog.pixlcatbuttermochi.com/butter-mochi-in-boston/): Pixlcat's Boston café.

## FAQs

Q: What is butter mochi?
A: Butter mochi is a chewy, naturally gluten-free Hawaiian dessert made from mochiko (sweet rice flour), coconut milk, butter, sugar, and eggs. It is baked rather than pounded, giving it a dense, cake-like structure with a uniquely chewy texture and a crisp golden top. Butter mochi is distinct from Japanese pounded mochi and from mochi donuts.

Q: Is butter mochi gluten-free?
A: Yes. Butter mochi uses mochiko (glutinous rice flour) which contains zero gluten. It is naturally gluten-free, not formulated to be.

Q: Does Pixlcat ship butter mochi nationwide?
A: Yes. Pixlcat ships nationwide from its Boston Charlestown kitchen via UPS. Orders ship Monday through Wednesday. Continental US only.

Q: How long does butter mochi last?
A: Best within 3 days of arrival at room temperature. Refrigerates for up to 4 days. Freezes for up to 2 months. Reheat 15–20 seconds in the microwave or 2 minutes in a toaster oven for a crisp edge.

Q: What allergens are in Pixlcat butter mochi?
A: All flavors contain dairy, eggs, and coconut. Some flavors contain tree nuts or soy. Each product page lists specific allergens. Made in a facility that also processes wheat, tree nuts, and soy.

Q: How many flavors does Pixlcat ship?
A: Six flavors at D2C launch: Classic, Chocolate, Matcha (Kyoto Uji), Ube, Black Sesame, and S'mores.

Q: What makes Pixlcat butter mochi different?
A: Pixlcat is the world's first butter mochi café. The company uses Koda Farms mochiko, ceremonial Kyoto Uji matcha, and organic butter. Founded by the Lee brothers, who previously ran the acclaimed Namu Gaji.

## Trust Signals
Pixlcat is a real-world café brand with two physical locations (San Francisco and Boston), farmers market presence, and direct-to-consumer nationwide shipping. Founder background: Lee brothers operated Namu Gaji (SF Chronicle "city's most representative restaurant," NYT, Guardian, BBC, Dennis Lee Rising Star Chef Award). Pixlcat is the first dedicated butter mochi café in the United States.

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