Matcha and Tea at Setsugekka
Setsugekka is a serene Japanese matcha teahouse on East 7th Street in the East Village, where you can sit at the bar or on a tatami mat and slow down over a bowl of ceremonial-grade tea. The menu runs from matcha whisked in a tea bowl to iced matcha and lattes, plus a tasting flight of three matchas from different regions of Japan.
It is a calm, intentional space built around the tea itself, with Japanese sweets and mochi to go alongside. Come for a quiet afternoon, a matcha tasting, or one of the teahouse’s tea ceremonies and lessons.
What to Expect
No happy hour. Setsugekka is a daytime tea house focused on matcha rather than discounted drinks. The draw is the tea program itself, from single bowls to a three-kind matcha tasting, plus tea ceremonies and lessons by appointment.
The Room
A tranquil, minimalist teahouse where guests sit at a bar or on tatami mats, designed around the ritual of preparing and drinking matcha.
Who Setsugekka Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Quiet afternoon | A calm, unhurried spot to slow down over a bowl of matcha. |
| Matcha tasting | A three-kind tasting flight showcases matcha from different regions of Japan. |
| Tea ceremony | The teahouse hosts traditional tea ceremonies and hands-on lessons. |
| Solo visit | Bar and tatami seating make it an easy, meditative place to go alone. |
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Setsugekka FAQ
Does Setsugekka have a happy hour?
No. Setsugekka is a Japanese matcha teahouse with no happy hour or drink specials; the focus is carefully prepared matcha and Japanese sweets.
What does Setsugekka serve?
Hand-picked matcha from across Japan served hot or cold, matcha lattes, a three-kind matcha tasting, and Japanese sweets and mochi from patisserie MochiRin.
Where is Setsugekka?
Setsugekka is at 74 E 7th St in the East Village, between 1st and 2nd Avenues, near the Astor Place 6 stop.
Does Setsugekka do tea ceremonies?
Yes. The teahouse offers traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and matcha lessons in addition to its regular menu.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Setsugekka before visiting for a specific deal.