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Top 10 spots for tea and matcha to enjoy in Lower East Side, New York City

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🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
😎 Chill
🍷 Wine
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Minimalist cafe with cozy atmosphere and intentional design offers a quiet, intimate vibe ideal for relaxed conversations. Space includes tatami tea room and transitions into a wine bar at night, blending calm daytime energy with a stylish evening setting.

People are saying

"I enjoyed the great coffee and tea they offered."

"The coconut matcha latte is truly excellent."

"The coffee and financiers are fantastic here."

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Tera NYC offers coffee and tea tastings every Saturday at 2pm.

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Happy hour runs from 5-7pm with discounts on select drinks.

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Reservations are recommended for weekend tastings due to limited space.

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🫖 Tea
🍵 Matcha
🫖 Green Tea
🌿 Natural
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Minimalist space with natural light offers calm for quiet chats or solo work. High-end loose leaf teas shine, especially the iced green tea and chai. Matcha lattes impress with rich flavor and unique twists like cardamom rose.

People are saying

"I loved trying the wide range of fresh, delicious teas."

"I found the tea latte to be the best."

"I found the matcha perfectly balanced and delicious and not too watery."

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The grand opening of the cafe is on September 7.

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Reservations are needed for the tea flight experience.

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The cafe does not accept cash, only cards.

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🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
🐟 Sea Bass
🥩 Hanger Steak
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Korean spot buzzes with a lively vibe and tight seating. Share tapa style dishes that spark conversation. Sip on standout teas like Jasmin tea tini or the unique matcha yuzu cocktail for a bold flavor mix.

People are saying

"The Yuzu Matcha Magic is deliciously savory and perfectly sweet."

"I loved the yuzu matcha drink and panna cotta."

"The yuzu and matcha cocktails were so refreshing."

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Reservations are highly recommended as walk-ins are almost impossible.

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Expect a wait time of up to 3 hours without a reservation.

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Dining time is limited to one hour per meal.

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🫖 Tea
🍵 Matcha
🍞 Banana Bread
🍫 Chocolate
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Small coffee shop offers cozy atmosphere with fast WiFi and power outlets ideal for working. Music plays softly, creating a relaxed vibe. Pastries stand out as incredibly delicious, complementing a menu with unique dairy-free options.

People are saying

"The coffee and pastries taste amazing and fresh."

"I found the matcha here to be awesome."

"I grabbed a Chai Tea Latte and it was great."

Good to know

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The cappuccino costs $7.78, plus a tip, totaling over $8.

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The cafe offers unique menu options, including matcha drinks and dairy-free milks.

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Reservations are not required, but arriving early is recommended for more pastry options.

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Rex

🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
🛋️ Cozy
🧁 Muffins
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Cozy café with soft lighting and comfortable seating creates a relaxed vibe ideal for work or unwinding. Walls display cool old photographs, adding character to the space. Pet friendly atmosphere complements a welcoming, casual energy.

People are saying

"I love their fresh and tasty pastries."

"It's a cozy spot with great coffee."

"I thought the tea was brewed just right."

Good to know

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Rex offers an incredible happy hour deal with a mimosa after work for $7.

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Rex stayed open until 12:30, perfect for late night studying.

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Rex offers all-day happy hour.

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🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
☕️ Drip Coffee
😎 Chill
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Spacious interior blends modern design with a cozy cafe vibe and Japanese music for a relaxed feel. Enjoy the Soy Matcha Latte, known for its rich flavor and top quality. Extensive sake selection and authentic Japanese dishes complete the unique dining experience.

People are saying

"The matcha here tastes the best I've had."

"I loved their warm brews and fresh food."

"I found the matcha tea here to be the best I have ever had."

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Happy hour includes sushi and runs from 4-7pm on weekdays.

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For the soft opening, they offer free drip coffee with a pastry purchase.

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The cafe transforms into a bar/izakaya at night.

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🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
🍩 Donuts
🍰 Cake
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Tiny shop offers a colorful doughnut display with both cake and yeast options. Chai uses real spices for a tasty tea experience. Matcha Latte is smooth and rich, enhanced by creamy oat milk. Vibrant music and casual seating create a lively, cozy vibe.

People are saying

"I love the tasty donuts and changing flavors."

"The doughnuts and cold brews were delicious and unique."

"I really enjoyed the chai and coffee here."

Good to know

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Their new store hours are 8am to 4pm.

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You should go early because they sell out fairly fast.

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A single donut at The Donut Plant costs around $4.50+.

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🫖 Tea
🍵 Matcha
☕️ Chai Latte
🛋️ Cozy
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Moroccan-inspired decor creates a cozy vibe with plenty of outlets and covered outdoor seating. Tea lovers enjoy dirty chai and refreshing Moroccan iced tea paired with pastries. Matcha fans find a smooth iced matcha latte that pairs well with desserts like fruit tart.

People are saying

"Their chai latte is perfectly spiced and creamy."

"Their iced matcha latte with almond is smooth and refreshing."

"It's a cozy spot to enjoy tea and relax."

Good to know

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The cafe has a no laptops allowed policy.

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You order at the counter and then sit down.

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The restaurant opens at 7am and closes at 8pm.

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🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
🥞 Brunch
🕌 Halal
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Outdoor seating with garden-filled patio offers a warm, friendly vibe. Chai lattes blend matcha and spice without too much sweetness. Fresh, flavorful matcha drinks like lemonade and lattes stand out, though iced tea has too much ice.

People are saying

"I loved the matcha latte; it was beautifully delicious and not too sweet."

"The green tea lemonade is refreshing and sweetens on request."

"The chai latte with matcha tastes great and isn't too sweet."

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The full menu is halal.

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Prices are cheap by New York standards.

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They have beef bacon for those who don’t eat pork.

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🍵 Matcha
🫖 Tea
🍳 Breakfast
🍳 Eggs
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Small space buzzes with loud head-banging music and close tables, creating an energetic vibe. Tea lovers enjoy ginger turmeric tea and smooth, earthy matcha lattes, while brunch fans rave about phenomenal cocktails and tasty dishes like avocado toast.

People are saying

"I thought the cinnamon apple tea was awesome."

"Some say the matcha's smooth, others don't like it."

"I really enjoy their coffee and matcha drinks."

Good to know

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On Saturday mornings, there are plenty of spots available at 9:15 AM, but a line forms by 11 AM.

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The restaurant does not take reservations.

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On weekends, the wait can be pretty terrible.