Setsugekka

6.8/10

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A tiny East Village shop that serves and nothing else. They grind the leaves on a stone mill in house and hand whisk it at a two seat counter, and regulars call it the best in the city. Skip the . Several people found it watery, and the common advice is to order straight with water.

74 E 7th St, New YorkEast Village, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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  • Everything just felt so watered down and the matcha flavor wasn’t different in any way from a place that actually uses a more intense ratio of matcha and an amount of sweetener that compliments the matcha. I think it might be good to experience once if you’re into the subject, but I’d rather not go back personally.

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  • matcha latte that tasted more like water than matcha. Too much water and improper whisking.

    H2

  • Setsugekka in East Village might be worth a look given they too are very educational.

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  • Setsugekka if you specifically want Matcha. They specialize in it and frequently hold tea ceremony events. Owner is super nice and knowledgeable.

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  • I would also try to sneak in [Setsugekka](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FN4qJbEXPNnbGjUR6) for some afternoon green tea as well (they open at 1pm lol). They are a small local shop that only sells green tea for limited hours.

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