Sorate
A minimalist Japanese teahouse serving authentic Uji matcha and traditional sweets in a serene, laptop-free space.
- Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 19:00
- Matcha drinks range around $8 to $10 based on size and milk options.
- 30 East 18th Street
- 4.3 (94 reviews)
People
Keiko KitazawaOther
Description
Step inside to the immediate scent of green tea, dark clean walls, and soft jazz. This shop and teahouse doubles as a learning space, hosting matcha workshops and table-style tea ceremonies alongside shelves of ceramics and retail Uji teas. The menu leans toward the traditional, serving matcha straight with water and unsweetened to emphasize its earthy, natural flavor, alongside lattes and small desserts. With very limited seating inside, plan to grab your cup to go or claim one of the shaded benches just outside.