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Chafinity Tea House

4.2 (94 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Shirley L.

Chafinity is such a cute little matcha spot at The CAMP! The space itself is peaceful and aesthetic, with lots of greenery around, which makes it a really nice place to sit, chill, and catch up with a friend. I tried the piccolo matcha, and while I liked the presentation and overall vibe, I do wish the matcha flavor was stronger. It was a little milkier than I personally prefer, so I'd definitely recommend adding sugar if you like your drinks a bit sweeter. Overall, the matcha was okay, but the atmosphere is what really stood out to me. It's a nice spot if you're looking for a calm little place to hang out, especially if you're already at The CAMP.

Giovanna M.

Black Sesame Mochi & Piccolo Matcha Latte The gentle chimes that play, while the owner makes the martcha's and hojicha's. I love how you walk into the tea shop and all the shops disappear. Then you can choose to sit by the waterscapes or within the trees in the tea shop. Arigato

Matcha latte with yuzu mochi
Grace H.

My friend and I arrived Saturday morning around 9:30AM. There was already a line, which made us even more excited to try Chafinity's matcha latte. The worker was very kind. Upon hearing that it was our first time, she explained the different options for drinks and mochi. We both ordered a house matcha latte and were impressed with the quality of the ceremonial matcha. The yuzu mochi was also delicious and had both a sweet and salty flavor. The one negative is the price. The matcha and the mochi together were $17 per person. I would probably only come back once in a while.

house matcha, matcha latte, hojicha latte, strawberry daifuku mochi, seasonal wagashi
Rachel M.

Came on a Saturday afternoon to try this new matcha place at the Camp. Ambience is super nice despite the limited space being and line moved pretty fast for how many people were being served. The matcha was good but personally not sure if it warranted the price (the matcha latte went up from $9 to $10 in the couple of weeks since someone's yelp photo of the menu). We got the matcha latte, hojicha latte, and house matcha - the lattes tasted a little bland/watery to us and I personally would've liked more sweetness to balance the earthiness of the matcha. The strawberry daifuku mochi and seasonal wagashi were absolutely beautiful and had a nice subtle sweet flavor. Again though, I feel like I've gotten similar sweets at places in Gardena for a lower price point.

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Jessica N.

Very nice tea house and the staff was very kind. Definitely a long 20 minute line if you go at lunch on a Saturday. I recommend going with someone so they can grab a table while you wait in line. I don't think Chafinity is as enjoyable if you get your drink to-go. The ambiance of sitting down cannot be replaced. Unfortunately, they gave me the wrong tea for my teapot, the Gyokuro, but it was still good. They give you enough hot water for 3 teapot refills. I'll have to double-check my tea before drinking but hard to blame them when it was so busy. I enjoyed the strawberry diafuku by Hanaichi Mochi the best. It's very cool of Chafinity to partner with a local mochi company that is at the Orange and Irvine Farmers Market. The other mochis were very cute but could not compare to the strawberry supremacy. I recommend it if you want to sit and chat outside but definitely not on a busy day. Very relaxing otherwise.

Donna L.

I've been obsessing over Chafinity since they were just doing farmers markets on the weekends. I was so excited when they started selling their matcha powder at Mitsuwa and doing pop-ups at The Camp before permanently settling there. Chafinity is different from other matcha spots in the area. Everything feels very intentional -- from how they make the matcha, to the ingredients they use, to even the music they play. This is one of the few places I've been to where all the matcha are hand-whisked and you can see the worker prepares your drink through the clear glass. The drink isn't rushed. It's carefully crafted to your liking. The prices are a bit high, but you are paying for the quality. Service is great. The workers are always so helpful with recommendations without overselling. This place truly reminds me of Japan.

Taylor U.

Good matcha, but super pricey. Hands down one of the best entrance and it's very aesthetically pleasing to walk in and order. Love the trays they serve your food on. Love the coasters too. Every detail was not overlooked. I ordered the iced matcha latte ($10), strawberry daifuku mochi ($7) and black sesame mochi ($6). A drink and two mochi was $24 and I added tip. I asked for print out of receipt but they don't have printer. The matcha was latte was good, not sure if it's the best I had but very good. The mochi was okay and expensive. I liked the black sesame over the strawberry mochi a lot more. The black sesame mochi had better flavor than the strawberry one. Parking is horrible here, shares space with many stores in this small plaza. The line for this matcha place was long but moves quickly. They make your drink super fast. You can't go inside, everything is outdoor and the seatings are outdoor too. I would come back to take my friends who have never been here. Otherwise I wouldn't come back because of parking and for steep price. This place has good food and very aesthetically pleasing to look at.

Matchas and Mochis
Audrey B.

My sister and I had been obsessing over this place on IG for the longest time, so we finally made it happen and honestly, it did not disappoint! The moment we walked in, it felt like we were transported straight to Japan. The whole atmosphere is so calming and peaceful, with lush plants all around and the sound of little fountains in the background. It really does feel like stepping into a beautiful Japanese garden, which made the whole experience feel like a mini getaway. We stopped by on a weekday around noon, waited in a short line, and were lucky enough to find a spot to sit down and enjoy everything. We both ordered the Premium Saemidori Matcha, though I went with mine as an iced latte because I just love a cold drink. It was smooth, perfectly sweet, and so refreshing. Seriously one of the better matchas I've had! And then there was the mochi. We tried the Strawberry Daifuku Mochi and the black sesame mochi and they were both absolutely incredible. So soft, so chewy, and the fillings were spot on. Hands down one of the highlights of the visit. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, and they wore traditional Japanese outfits which was such a thoughtful detail that really added to the overall vibe of the place. This place is totally worth the drive and we are definitely coming back. If you have been thinking about visiting, just go for it!

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Emily K.

This new pop-up is super popular and the line goes crazy! Given that the wait was long and it was gonna take a while for me to get my order, I didn't expect much until I waited 40 minutes till I didn't get my Matcha latte. Mind you, I got the matcha tin that was $60 with the matcha latte so I was getting confused why my drink wasn't coming out after so many people who ordered after me already had their drink and left. After we asked for the order, finally, they remade the drink, but I'm not sure if they use the correct Matcha powder to make my Matcha latte since they had different types. I did ask for the house made almond milk. The seating is plenty, but there's too many people here so we got a corner spot at the big table. Frustrated and sad by the drink order being missed. Super aesthetic and pretty otherwise.

Vy N.

Cute little tea spot tucked away in The Camp with a really nice outdoor vibe. We went on a weekday morning and there was already a bit of a line. Seating is limited since everything is outside, but the service was friendly and the staff was helpful when we had questions. Drinks came out pretty quickly too. We got the hojicha and matcha lattes, and honestly both were kind of underwhelming. The hojicha was a little better, but the matcha didn't have much flavor for me. I did like that they have honey and maple syrup out so you can adjust the sweetness yourself. It's on the pricier side ($8-$10), and for me it didn't really feel worth it for the drinks, even though the atmosphere is really cute.

Shannon Z.

Came on a weekday around noon and there was no wait (saw that there was a long wait on weekends). The camp is always busy in terms of parking even mid day on a weekday the lot was pretty full and we had to circle around once to find a spot. The overall ambiance is amazing! So cute and feels intimate with small tables under foliage. Service was also really good. Matcha itself was yummy however the milk kind of overpowers the matcha (they actually told us this about the oat milk and recommended almond milk instead which is lighter so we switched one of the drinks to almond milk) but next time would probably go with just matcha tea without milk. The deserts were delicious though!! The strawberry on the strawberry daifuku was so sweet and ripe and the mochi was so soft. Come early because they run out - we got the last sesame mochi on a Tuesday around noon and it was sooo yummy highly recommend. It's a lovely place to drink matcha and chat with friends. Probably wouldn't come back just for the matcha because it is quite expensive - for two matcha lattes, a strawberry daifuku, and black sesame mochi it was approaching $50.

Jolie T.

Pictures don't do justice!!! The quality of the matcha is so good. Also, I ordered one of every mochi and the cinnamon roll. All of them were so good and the cinnamon roll was not overly sweet! There was a line but totally worth the wait. I will definitely be coming back.

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Amanda M.

Unique in that it's one of the most authentic matcha spots in OC. I appreciate that the matcha is not only good quality, but that they don't try to overdo it with extravagant latte flavors, just plain and simple matchas similar to how they are served in Japan. Lots of tables. Outdoor seating only. Stayed here for a few hours yapping w my friend. Matcha is expensive. $10 for a regular size (see pic). Also they have this coco milk that is rlly good for a dollar extra (to make it $11 LOL)

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