These are some of the best cafe drinks I think I've ever had!…read more We got the double matcha and black sesame coffee, and the flavors of both were so delicious. The matcha was the perfect matcha flavor without being too grassy or bitter or too sweet. It was also just the right texture! I also LOVED the black sesame coffee, which was creamy and full of black sesame and espresso flavor. If I lived near here I'd be here like every day. They have cute seating inside too, but not too much of it.

This matcha was sooooo yummyyy! Call me a fake matcha connoisseur idc... I love flavored matchas!!…read more One star off because it is a little too sweet and overpowers the matcha flavor, especially the strawberry one. The cookie butter tasted so YUMMY and the matcha was the perfect color. The place has some seating but gets busy. If you enjoy matchas that have a more nutty taste I wouldn't recommend this place as most of their drinks are flavored w/ additional syrups. Overall a solid place and I would come back!

Great strawberry matcha with oatmilk! Friendly service. Not too much ice. Good quality matcha and I…read morelove the green. They cater!

A strawberry matcha latte with oatmilk was in the cards on a hot weekend afternoon, and I was here…read morefor it! I'll admit at first when I saw how much strawberry jam was drizzled around the sides of the cup, I was apprehensive as to how sweet it would be, having been burned at other spots in the past. However a couple sips proved me over-concerned, it was a little sweeter than I usually go for, but balanced with the matcha. Little chunks of natural strawberry were a nice touch. The drink was cool, grassy, slightly bitter in a good way that matcha can be, with a dry finish, like the way wine can be dry.* quenched my thirst for caffeine and helped keep me hydrated when it hit the high 80s that afternoon. Fun fact: matcha is considered "cooling" in eastern medicine's classification of foods, so great to drink when it's hot outside, though they do recommend to drink room temp or warm. The staff was busy on a weekend early evening since a steady stream of customers came in. Energy seemed to be flagging a bit, though it didn't really affect my brief interaction. Most of the seating was taken inside, and the storefront was also open to the warm temps outside, so I took my drink to go. Would come back if in the neighborhood! *Side note: I'm kinda stumped as to why some people refer to matcha as "earthy" or "like dirt"....earthy would be akin mushrooms, or quinoa, or root vegetables. Matcha tastes grassy, leafy, fragrant in a similar way to herbs and tea leaves. I wonder if it's certain consumers' unfamiliarity with this type of flavor that has a natural tad of bitterness?

Super tiny but cozy spot. I get why the Pandan Latte is the most ordered drink on the menu- super…read moreearthy, grassy, and sweet. Staff were very friendly and quick, but wish there was a little more seating area

Cute little spot where many others were working on their laptops like I was. It's tiny but there's…read moreabout 8 seats inside along with some benches outside. They do have wifi and outlets, which is nice. I ordered the Pandan Matcha Latte ($7) and they even brought it to my table. The drink had just a hint of pandan, but mostly just your typical cup of matcha. Not bad, not great.

very pretty interior and delicious matcha. matcha is of kagoshima origin, one of the most umami and…read morevegetal grades I've tasted. slight floral too. they use 6g in the large cup (upgrade)!

I've walked by this place many times and finally decided to go. I like the bright, spacious, simple…read moreinterior. I was interested in multiple teas so decided to book the tea flight. I didn't know much about it going in besides that I have to book in advance and can't request it on the spot. Summary is I like their teas but the service/operations were bad. It wasn't clear on their website but turns out tea flight lets you try shot glass sizes of 6 cold teas plus a pastry from their counter. Then you can pick a full size drink of anything from their menu (doesn't have to be limited to the 6 from the flight). I've had tea tasting at other places before where there's more interaction and educational aspect from the barista, but that wasn't the experience here. Nothing wrong with that, just setting expectations. The timing of things was what went wrong. The website says it's a 30 minute experience, so I booked 1:30pm in order to make it to a 2:00pm appointment down the street. I arrived ~1:19pm, and the barista asked for me to wait until 1:30pm. I know I was early so I was fine with sitting and waiting. The barista didn't start preparing my flight until ~1:33pm which already annoyed me because I had to leave at 2:00pm. There was constantly a stream of customers coming in which is understandable she needs to address them, but I don't understand why she can't make a cup for my flight here and there since there's 6 to prepare. While she was preparing I was finally allowed to pick my pastry, and by the time it came out of the oven it was ~1:40pm. By the time I got my tea flight it was ~1:48pm. I tried to give each tea a proper sip before chugging them. By the time I ordered my full size drink to go and leave it was ~1:08pm. I ended up being 10 minutes late to my next appointment and felt rushed during my experience....unpleasant. I don't know what 1:30pm appointment lasting 30 minutes means especially if it's not meant to be a guided session. Is it 30 minutes for the barista to make my flight? I can see how the tea tasting takes more time to prepare than a typical drink, but what's the point of requiring bookings beforehand if I'm not getting my experience at the time I requested, not like they reserved a seat for me at the bar either. I also don't appreciate the lack of attention during my tea tasting which is meant to require more service from the baristas. When I first arrived, barista A was the only one there and doing everything. As she was in the middle of preparing my flight, barista B and C arrived. B started working on non-customer order tasks, and C seemed newer with less awareness of how the tea tasting is supposed to work. B served me my flight and gave a brief intro but I didn't find it any more useful than reading the printout myself. A was busy the whole time but didn't check on me even when I finished my flight and tried to make eye contact to request my full size drink. I ended up getting the attention of C for the full size drink. I know the $22 tea tasting isn't any fancy luxurious experience, but it's still meant to be a bigger offering than a typical customer ordering a pastry and drink (let's say $15 tab). I was genuinely disappointed by the service from the lack of efficiency and getting tossed around. As for the actual teas, yes I like them all and would love to drink more. I ordered a matcha latte for the full size drink since it wasn't an option in the flight and I genuinely wanted it. My ranking is: 1. matcha latte, 2. sencha, 3. black tea latte, 4. black tea, 5. cardamom rose, 6. honey lemon, 7. white tea. White tea is last due to personal preference of not liking the stone fruit taste associated with it. Honey lemon is low due to the honey and lemon having bitter and undertones, not refreshing and tart enough. Black tea latte is slightly higher than black tea itself because it reminds me a bit of Hong Kong style milk tea (not the same tea blend but similar). Black tea is actually really good. It's smooth in flavor and texture. It's not too dry or overly bitter. Sencha is my favorite from my flight because even though it's not as deep and earthy as matcha, the one they use is so bright and refreshing with seaweed notes. Matcha latte is my favorite because it's properly strong (for cafes), nice green color, smooth, creamy, naturally sweet, and has umami aftertaste.

I kept seeing this spot being recommended on reels/tiktok, so I had to give it a try and wow did it…read morelive up to the hype! The strawberry matcha was sooo good. The strawberry puree added the perfect hint of sweetness to the drink, and they use real strawberries!!! The matcha was sooo creamy, and their matcha quality was really good as well. Really small store, they do have a couple tables inside, but I'd recommend enjoying it while strolling around in the city! Workers were really sweet, and service was pretty quick! They have this smiski WITH AN ADORABLE KNITTED STRAWBERRY HAT omg quite literally the cutest most perfect thing I've seen in a while.

Mika's direction is a cute hole in the wall place that's a little difficult to find (attached a…read morephoto of the entrance). It's a small place with 2 seats by the window so don't expect to stay to have your drinks. I tried strawberry matcha and hojicha americano. Both were yummy but nothing too special from other matcha places I've tried. Staffs were welcoming and friendly!

The service here was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place has a cozy and cute…read moreaesthetic. There's some seating inside. I got the draft matcha latte which was made right away because it came from the tap. The matcha tasted okay compared to other spots that I have been to. You couldn't really taste the matcha and tasted more like milk. If I do come here again, I will try the other drinks.

Good selection. Prices are decent and the vibe is cute. Pink and green for the win! Quick and easy…read moreordering, ready in seconds. Def recommend if you like matcha. Tried the strawberry matcha and the purple matcha. Both were a hit!

Serendipitously found ourselves here on a rainy Sunday - small and cozy spot and welcoming. We had…read morea lovely time enjoying delicious matcha and learning as well. I found I preferred the Yamenohana without milk! Highly recommend! Also, support small businesses!! (( The owner grinds some of their matcha varieties a couple of times a month ))

this was so amazing! I walked in and the layout so cool, the owner (maybe) was really nice and gave…read moreme and a another girl the backstory of the matcha which was fascinating and the matcha is super good and I would totally recommend.

Short review: If you prefer a smooth but strong matcha with a good amount of bitterness, I would…read morehighly recommend it from here. This place is my preference along with Setsugekka, as Ippodo closed. However, I would not recommend this place for matcha lattes, as I find that matcha of this quality is ruined by milk. In other words, since I typically drink matcha with water only, I love this spot. In short, from below, the mid-range SŌKŪ/蒼空 is the best value, as it's not that much more than the base and is much higher quality. Usucha/plain matcha with water comparison: Base HEKISHO/碧霄 has the lightest mouthfeel and lacks any mouth coating, with some mild bitterness and a bit of sweetness, with the quality reminding me of Kettl. The mid-level SŌKŪ/蒼空 is much better, with a good amount of coating and some subtle sweetness counteracting some of the bitterness, and it is similar to some of the medium priced/high priced matcha at Setsugekka, along with it being a bit worse than the now-closed Ippodo. The much more expensive KUSUI/空翠 had a lot of mouth coating, plenty of bitterness, and a subtle sweetness, and because of the mouth coating, it reminded me most of the higher-quality tea at Ippodo used for koicha/thick matcha. Outside of the three matcha comparisons, this place is similar to their other location. The staff is friendly here, and I love the dark, quiet ambiance, which is a nice relief from the chaos nearby in Union Square. For matcha enthusiasts who don't mind paying a premium and prefer their matcha plain with water, I would recommend this place.

I got the Seku matcha latte and it was good! It wasn't too bitter and had a nice flavor profile. If…read morethey had a cream top I would give it a 5 stars because I felt like the matcha latte didn't taste all that different from the ones I make. The staffs were really friendly! There's seating by the window where you can enjoy your drink.