Cha-An
East Village tea house
4.2

1,314 Google reviews

NYC matcha field note

Cha-An

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Last checked Jul 20, 2026 · Official website

Cha-An, in East Village, Manhattan, leans into tea-house style matcha and slower sit-down pacing. It works better for settling in than sprinting through.

Today

Hours below

Neighborhood

East Village, Manhattan

Price

Check menu

Good for

Tea purists + Staying awhile

Should you go?

The decision

Why go

Cha-An is a Tea Purist — perfect for those who appreciate tradition, strong whisked matcha, and minimal sweetness.

What to order

See menu for highlights

Matcha style

traditional

Seating

Sit-down seating

Best for

Tea purists · Staying awhile

Time needed

30–60 min · stay awhile

Work

Not work-focused

The read

Why it belongs on the crawl

Cha-An is a Tea Purist — perfect for those who appreciate tradition, strong whisked matcha, and minimal sweetness.

Tea purists
Staying awhile
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