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Constance Tea & Matcha

4.4 (99 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Freshly milled matcha!
Connie S.

I highly recommend this place. I liked it so much that I came back the next day. One of the coolest things about this place is that they freshly mill their matcha in-house. I don't know of any other spot in San Francisco that does this, but I'd love to hear if there are others. I ordered the Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Americano, and it was absolutely worth trying. It had a smooth, earthy flavor without being bitter. I usually go for matcha Americanos because I'm not a big fan of thicker matcha lattes, and this one was especially refreshing. My partner ordered the Freshly Milled Matcha Latte and really enjoyed it as well. If you prefer a creamier matcha drink, that would be a great choice. On my first visit, I didn't realize you could customize the sweetness. Their default is "less sweet," which I actually thought was just right. When I came back the next day, the staff asked if I wanted to adjust the sweetness level, which was a nice to know. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. I also loved the clean, minimalist design of the place, it felt bright and thoughtfully put together. The space is on the smaller side, with a few seats available, but it seems like most people stop in for a drink to go. While I waited, I enjoyed looking through the photos and reading about the matcha on the walls. It made the experience feel a little more special while watching my drink being freshly whisked. The only thing I'd love to see is them selling their freshly milled matcha in tins. I would definitely buy one to enjoy at home!

Matcha Einspanner
Stacey I.

Heard many great things about this new matcha establishment and although I miss Sweet House, putting a Matcha spot here is tremendously smart. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of my experience. What I ordered: Matcha Einspanner MATCHA: 6/10 A lot of their drinks look promising both on the menu and in person. However, my first sip was very underwhelming. I was hoping for a smooth matcha sip, but it was very gritty and the Einspanner tasted more like a salted cream cheese top. The matcha was bitter and drying. Now although, the worker did give a disclaimer that some of their matcha profiles do contain this, it still wasn't the quality I was expecting. SERVICE: 9/10 Staff are very kind, friendly, and informative. I appreciate how the worker gave a disclaimer as to what their different matcha profiles are. AMBIANCE: 8/10 Bright ambient lighting with a lot of seating than I expected. There is window seating and single seats all across the wall in front of their open cafe concept which I love. I think I wouldn't mind stopping by next time but probably to get a regular simple matcha latte than their crafted signatures. I would like to give this place a try one more time.

drawings from a neighbor
Alaric S.

first time going to Constance Matcha recently Their Matcha is milled in-house just like you would expect from Japan. I think that's what makes it so good, they have reserve Matcha, which is the highly sought after Matcha that is even more earthier than what you would get from want to be Macha places. The service was good. They show you what the milling process looks like inside And the ambience has a row of seating so that you can watch them whisk Matcha and explain to you the process of crafting your drinks

Matcha latte
Gwyne P.

I came here right after my half marathon because I was absolutely excited to try the first matcha mill in San Francisco! It's a cozy spot in the sunset district and the tables and booth are set up along the wall so you can talk to your neighbor. I ordered the matcha latte with light ice. The cashier let me know that ordering light ice doesn't change the amount of liquid in the drink and I was okay with that. I typically prefer less ice in my matcha drinks so I can taste the matcha better. You can adjust your sweetness and milk of choice as well. You can watch your drink being made since it's a glass between the baristas and the crowd. When I finally took a sip, I was sad it didn't have the matcha punch to it. It was pretty much milk I was drinking. I was looking for the matcha and could barely taste it. I even mixed it and still same result. The price of the matcha is the same as most places so you're better off sticking to your usual matcha place.

black matcha einspanner, fresh milled matcha latte
Ashlee L.

Saw this on my reels a while ago and have been wanting to visit so bad because they have matcha mills in store and serve fresh milled matcha!! Store was very aesthetic, minimalistic, and they have not 1 not 2 but 3(!!!) matcha mills for showing. They were so cool! We came around 15 minutes after opening time on a Saturday, and there was no line! When we left around 11:30am, there was a longgg line out the door tho. We tried the fresh milled matcha latte and the black matcha einspanner. I was so intrigued about the black matcha because I've never seen or heard that anywhere else. Instead of grounded green tea leaves, they ground black tea leaves. The taste reminded me of black milk tea, only a lot grainier. I definitely think it's an acquired taste, probably like matcha is. The cream top was really good tho, not too sweet and not cheesy. It definitely added bonus points to the drink. The fresh milled matcha was solid! The matcha was actually really light, in the sense that it wasn't creamy. The taste was pretty strong though, although tbh I did expect a little stronger. I definitely want to come back to try some of their other options!

Matcha Einspanner & Black Matcha Einspanner
Lianna T.

Came here on a Sunday morning and there was a short line. My sister and I ordered the Matcha Einspanner, but the cashier accidentally rang one of our drinks up as the Black Matcha Einspanner and we didn't realize until the drinks came out, so we ended up trying both. I was excited to try it and the color looked good but I felt like the matcha itself lacked the typical tasting notes of nuttiness, umami, or sweetness that I look for. It was moreso grassy and bland so not my preference. The black matcha looked like a hojicha and didn't taste like matcha but my sister said the drink was ok. Both drinks were grainy but especially the black matcha. I watched the preparation of several drinks and it seems like the matcha wasn't being whisked thoroughly. If you aren't picky about your matcha like I am it might be worth a try.

Elaine C.

A unique experience with freshly milled matcha. The line was out the door on a Saturday afternoon . The line moved quick and drinks were made fairly quick as well. Ordered the black matcha latte and matcha latte. Both light sweet as the default with whole milk. It was nothing special and a bit bland. The black matcha latte was grainy with every sip. Cool concept but I don't think I'll return.

Freshly milling matcha
Katherine D.

Grateful to have finally gotten to visit Constance Tea & Matcha during their soft opening. I visited on a holiday weekend, and so there was understandably a bit of a line. They appear to be in the process of building a parklet for outdoor seating. Make sure to wear layers if you have to wait outside, as the neighborhood can be quite windy and chilly year-round. The worker at the register was very friendly and relatively knowledgeable in answering my question regarding the difference between their Freshly Milled Matcha Latte and Stone Ground Matcha Latte--the freshly milled is milled in-house using tencha leaves from Uji (although it is unclear what cultivars), while the stone ground is powder milled previously using tencha leaves from Shizuoka. The employee mentioned that the matcha used in the Stone Ground Matcha Latte has a more astringent flavor that cuts through the fattiness of the milk well. My husband and I got both to try, and I definitely agree with the employee! I really enjoyed the flavors of the Stone Ground Matcha Latte, although both were very good beverages. I love that their default sugar setting is "less sweet". My only critiques would be: 1) to have ceramic mugs/glassware for patrons who wish to enjoy their drinks "for here"; 2) sell their freshly milled matcha in tins--I would definitely buy them and would love to have a local vendor; and 3) open earlier than 10AM so that this healthcare worker can grab a matcha before work. Can't wait to return and see how they grow from their soft opening!

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Cindy C.

The concept of freshly milled matcha definitely cool, but could I actually taste the difference? Not really. I ordered the freshly milled matcha latte since the reserve and the black matcha was sold out. I also ordered the hojicha einspanner, and surprisingly I enjoyed that more than the milled freshly matcha. The milled matcha felt a bit watered down and didn't have the strong tea flavor I was hoping for. I came an hour before closing and still waited nearly 30 - 40 mins just to order and get my drink. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since they just recently opened. Again, I am no matcha connoisseur, but I'll have to come back and try their reserve. To note, the staff were friendly, and the matcha mills displayed around the shop were a cool feature.

Iced Hojicha Latte
Jung A.

Really enjoyed my visit last weekend! The staff was super knowledgeable and helpful. I told him what I was in the mood for and he made great recommendations based on what I liked. I ended up getting two drinks, the reserved matcha latte and the hojicha latte. The matcha was smooth with no bitterness and had a nice balance overall. The hojicha had a strong roasted flavor that I loved. Both drinks were amazing. The owner was also really welcoming and gave customers a tour of the cafe, including the tea milling machines. What makes this place special is that they mill their matcha fresh every day, and you can really taste the difference. The space is on the smaller side but there are seats available. It looks like they are adding a parklet which will be a nice touch for enjoying your drink on a nice day. Overall a great experience. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Jami G.

We've been coming to Constance at least twice a week since they opened, and every visit has been consistently excellent. Ryan and Scott are always welcoming and take the time to explain the teas and how each drink is made. Constance is the first café in the SF Bay Area to freshly grind tencha leaves into matcha in-house using commercial-grade Japanese stone mills, and you can truly taste the difference. So far I've tried the Hojicha, Cassia Black Tea Latte, and Matcha Latte. The Cassia Black Tea Latte is rich and smooth with warm cassia spice, toasted malt, caramel, dark honey, and subtle cocoa notes. Every drink has been exceptional. They also use organic milk. The shop is small and gets busy, so be patient--it's absolutely worth the wait. Easily one of the best matcha and tea spots in the Bay Area.

Lucy L.

Freshly milled matcha! Located in the outer Richmond District, there is often a line but it moves decently along. They offer different tea drinks but the milled matcha shines here. We had the hot matcha latte and also the hot Americano style matcha made with only hot water & matcha without any sugar. The staff members focus on preparing each order with care. Worth waiting a little more for our order. There is seating inside this small shop but people do rotate in and out and don't seem to linger too long so we did get nice eats. Take a little time to read the information posted on the walls and photos as well as check out the large mechanical milling machine at the back of the shop. Our drinks were very good and we will return again.

Freshly milled reserve matcha latte $12, black matcha einspänner $8
Veronica T.

Love authentic matcha? Then this place is for you. Authentic meaning in its pure, unsweetened form. They do supply syrup on the counter though if you want to sweeten it up. Win. Taking more than 2 years to open, Constance has one very important distinction that automatically sets itself apart from every other matcha establishment in town. They've imported mills from Japan, so they are the first in SF to mill their matcha in house. Win. Black matcha?! What the wha...? Apparently, the definition of "matcha" is "tea leaves that have been finely ground," so enter black matcha & red matcha, made by the same process as traditional, authentic green matcha. I was uber intrigued, I'd never had black matcha before. Win. We came on a Sunday, in the last hour of service, & sure enough there was a line. But, we only waited about 20 minutes. Hardly a deal breaker, especially given the introduction to a whole new experience. Win. No doubt they had a line all day. But the cashier was still friendly & helpful. Win. We ordered one of each (green & black) with oat milk (oat milk is the only dairy alternative). Even though I didn't add syrup, this green matcha had virtually zero bitterness. Clean, yes. Bitter, no. Not sure if it's because this matcha latte is 12 bucks a pop, but it was outstanding & I was happy, so worth it. Win. Black matcha (served iced). I love black tea with milk, so I knew this wouldn't disappoint. It's not necessarily strong so much as you can actually taste the black tea notes despite the oat milk addition. Malty. Roasted. It was interesting & comforting. Win. A destination spot thanks to all the buzz they've been getting, it was totally worth the drive across town. Super techy in the back; there's live feed of the milling on a giant screen. If I lived in the area I would be coming here on the regular. The finest matcha in SF. 5 stars

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