
Setsugekka
4.2 (264)cafe
$10 matcha
A quiet East Village hideaway serving hand-prepared traditional matcha in an intimate, tatami-matted space.
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Souheki MoriOwner
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The teahouse hosts formal and open tea ceremonies, lessons, and workshops that mix tea with music and art. Inside, the space is exceptionally small, leaving just enough room for a few standing customers. Staff guide visitors through the selection with deep knowledge of each variety. Because of the strictly traditional focus, asking for sweetener may raise an eyebrow, and some matcha drinks can be expensive. It offers a slow, meditative pause centered entirely on the craft.
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Tiny spaceTatami seatingPricey matcha
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