Details
This Brooklyn establishment is a haven for tea enthusiasts, particularly those seeking high-quality matcha. It's noted for its authentic Japanese tea selection, including sencha and various matcha preparations. While many praise its matcha offerings, some find it can be astringent.
Food Overview
The restaurant specializes in Japanese teas, with a strong emphasis on matcha. While one user considers it the best matcha purveyor in the city [1], another found it astringent and couldn't finish it [2]. Sencha is also mentioned as a tea enjoyed here [3]. Matcha soft serve is another offering [4].
Caveats
One user found the matcha to be astringent and unpleasant, despite its popularity.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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"The commenter had a very smooth Unjonotomo matcha from Setsugekka, which is described as more of a tea house where one can try before buying."
PositiveFrom post: What Are Your Favorite Storesmarkets To Buy
"The commenter expresses a positive sentiment towards Kettl, calling it awesome."
PositiveFrom post: What Are Your Favorite Storesmarkets To Buy
"The commenter notes that Kettl's matcha is okay, and implies it's better suited for lattes than traditional preparation, unlike supermarket options."
NeutralFrom post: Soft Serve In Nyc
"The author lists Kettl for its matcha soft serve."
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"The author briefly mentioned having sencha at Kettl."
PositiveFrom post: Best Matcha Spots In Nyc
"The user shared a negative experience with Kettl's matcha, finding it astringent and unable to finish it, despite being excited due to its popularity."
NegativeFrom post: Best Matcha Spots In Nyc
"The commenter strongly believes Kettl is the best matcha purveyor in the city and was surprised to hear about a negative experience with it."
PositiveFrom post: Best Matcha Spots In Nyc
"The commenter apologized for missing that the user had already tried Kettl and asked for their opinion on 12 Matcha."
NeutralFrom post: Best Matcha Spots In Nyc
"The user stated that they tried Kettl and found it to be astringent, which was not to their liking."
NegativeFrom post: Best Matcha Spots In Nyc
"The user mentioned that Kettl's matcha was very astringent and they couldn't finish it, despite their initial excitement."
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