Lower East Side Chai Bar With a Backyard
Chai, coffee and a laid back room on Rivington Street with space to linger over a cup.
Chai, warm and iced 🍵
At this Manhattan chai bar, masala chai takes the lead. Its house blend brings together cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, with sweetness kept from overtaking the spice. The result is a cup with a clear aromatic profile, served in ceramic cups within a minimalist setting.
Cups are served at a precise temperature, a detail that lets the layered spices stay in focus. Iced Earl Grey chai offers a cooler variation, giving the drink menu a second direction while keeping tea at its center. The contrast is straightforward. One cup leans on masala spice, while the other arrives as cold Earl Grey.
The pace is flexible too, with a welcoming host and a space suited to either a quick pitstop or a relaxed pause. Plenty of dairy free choices give the menu breadth, while the minimalist room keeps the mood uncomplicated. It is a focused stop for anyone drawn to spice first, with an iced tea option alongside the masala blend.
