Stone-ground matcha, fresh & authentic. A must-visit for matcha lovers.
For an authentic Japanese matcha experience, look no further than this intimate East Village cafe. They proudly grind their own matcha using a traditional stone grinder, ensuring the freshest and highest quality brew. Customers rave about the superior taste and overall amazing experience, making it a must-visit for any matcha enthusiast.
The primary focus is on authentic Japanese matcha, with customers highlighting its superior quality due to stone grinding. Some mention a strawberry matcha option and a matcha affogato with milk gelato.
"The matcha itself is highly recommended, with mentions of superior quality, authentic preparation, and even a strawberry matcha option."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and high-quality matcha, often calling it superior and an amazing experience.
Important Note
There can be a significant wait time, with one user reporting an hour-long wait on a weekend. It is also noted as being a bit pricey.
"This user mentioned Setsugekka as a place with pretty high-quality strawberry matcha, though they noted it is a bit pricey."
Positive"This place was recommended as a top-tier NYC matcha spot known for focusing on sourcing, quality, and freshness, especially for authentic Japanese matcha."
Positive"Setsugekka is recommended as a place to find authentic Japanese Matcha in NYC."
Positive"Setsugekka is authentic, intimate and private and they hand whisk matcha."
Positive"Heard good things about Setsugekka."
Positive"Tried to go to Setsugekka but the wait was an hour on the weekend."
Neutral"Setsugekka is one of the places recommended for matcha."
Neutral"Setsugekka offers a milk gelato as part of their matcha affogato."
Positive"OP agreed that their matcha experience here was great."
Positive"OP really liked both Matchaful and Setsugekka, but found Setsugekka's matcha 'SUPERIOR' and the overall experience amazing for matcha lovers."
Positive"OP listed Setsugekka as one of the few places from their trip they would go back to."
Positive"Commenter dislikes matcha personally and prefers coffee, implying they would skip this."
Negative"The user listed having matcha here and explicitly stated they 'loved' it."
Positive"A preferred option for matcha, alongside Sorate."
Positive"Recommends Setsugekka, a tiny shop focused on matcha, as a must-go spot definitely worth a visit because they only sell matcha."
Positive"They grind their own matcha on a stone grinder, making it a great place for matcha."
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