Thank you, Anna, for the wonderful tour at Constance Tea & Matcha! I usually buy matcha from Japan, but this visit showed me that I can enjoy high-quality, fresh-milled matcha much closer to home. Highly recommend visiting if you're in San Francisco! read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Matcha is everywhere around San Francisco. You can find matcha almost anywhere. I have been able to enjoy good matcha in many variations. Sometimes you can't rush the process of how matcha is made. Many places turn around matcha fast as the demand increases. There is a place which takes time to make matcha for Don Juan de la matcha in SF. It's located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood and it's called Constance Tea & Matcha. On a less sunny day and in a blue moon in the Outer Richmond ( not the city of Richmond) in SF I landed on Balboa street. Constance Tea & Matcha is the only store to grind tencha leaves into matcha in house using a stone mill. I had to order the freshly milled matcha. I got the iced Freshly Milled Usucha which was refreshing. Great taste and already wanted another one. You can taste the freshly milled matcha. For the weekend of Outside Lands expect longer wait times . Good matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha is worth the wait. Come go on a Summer stroll to grab some matcha with Don Juan de la Matcha which is "great "the only store which grind techa leaves to "date"in SF and cities around the "Golden Gate "and good matcha comes for those who "wait" Watch the tea "spill"with tea leaves grinding using a "stone mill" you have it warm or "chill" at Constance Tea & Matcha and it's so good you need a matcha "refill" read more

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This is a small Tea shop where you can order at the counter or at a kiosk. We got the Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Latte and Black Matcha Latte. The Freshly Milled Matcha Latte was meh. The Milk overpowers the Matcha, so basically tastes like Green Milk. If you want to taste the Matcha, definitely just get the Matcha itself and skip the Milk. The Black Matcha Latte was also meh in flavor. I don't really know how it is supposed to be a Matcha drink, but certainly didn't taste like Matcha. Also, the Black Matcha didn't really have a great flavor. It tasted like Milked down Black Tea. Nothing special. Overall, this place is way overhyped and overpriced especially for the taste. read more

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The shop itself is small with few seating options, and the mills are protected in glass cases in the back of the store. Constance stands out by being the only matcha shop in SF to offer freshly milled matcha. The question on the top of my mind - can you tell? And even more puzzling - does it taste better? I ordered the highest grade of the fresh milled series (11.95$ ouch!) while a friend ordered their classic matcha latte at half the cost, to put this to rest. I can say for certain: yes you can tell the difference, though debatable if it's worth the cost. Both were grassy matchas but the 11.95$ one had a rounder flavor which did not have the bitter aftertaste the classic matcha latte did. Unfortunately, I did not like either drinks very much.... Maybe I would come back to try their einspanner or hojicha options. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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we managed to beat the rush and came around 11am on a Sunday. I got the matcha einspanner and it was well balanced, smooth, and creamy. the hojicha einspanner was solid too. Both drinks were not too sweet and very enjoyable. I liked that they had seating inside and the space was open and airy. Service was fast and friendly. Would def visit again! read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - matcha & hojicha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Constance is the first to have freshly milled matcha in the Bay Area! Their tea is very high quality and the matcha has a nice earthy undertone. However, I felt that both the black matcha and regular matcha got too washed out by the milk in the latte. Matcha taste was very subtle, but the texture was good. Given the price and the current lines, I would probably wait for the hype to die down a little bit. But definitely worth a try if you're in the area! Overall: 4.1/5 read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Black Matcha Latte and Fresh Milled Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came to Constance a few weeks ago and had a great experience! I dropped in on a Monday morning, half an hour after opening. To my surprise, there was no line and plenty of street parking which is unheard of in SF! This matcha shop is super cute, small, clean, bright, and has the sweetest workers that are dedicated to their craft. My bestie and I were a little confused on how to order but the workers broke down the menu and explained the different varieties of teas they offer. They have an extensive menu of freshly ground teas and offer a variety of stone ground tea drinks such as matcha, hojicha, and even black matcha. However, the star of the show was their freshly milled matcha, which is pretty unique in the bay area :) The freshly milled matcha is ground, in-house, using a traditional Japanese granite stone mill or ishi-usu. At the back of the shop they have three mills on display, which was pretty cool! I ordered the freshly milled matcha latte w/ oat milk substitute and cream top. Fyi, each drink has a fixed sweetness level and you aren't able to add a cream top to any of their freshly milled reserve drinks. This ensures that you can taste the notes of the matcha and appreciate the true flavors. My drink was delicious-- smooth, creamy, lightly sweetened, slightly earthy, and deep green! This latte was truly a treat and I believe all matcha lovers should give this place a try.. 5/5! I will be back at this location to give their reserve matcha a try next time! read more

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Heard many great things about this new matcha establishment and although I miss Sweet House, putting a Matcha spot here is tremendously smart. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of my experience. What I ordered: Matcha Einspanner MATCHA: 6/10 A lot of their drinks look promising both on the menu and in person. However, my first sip was very underwhelming. I was hoping for a smooth matcha sip, but it was very gritty and the Einspanner tasted more like a salted cream cheese top. The matcha was bitter and drying. Now although, the worker did give a disclaimer that some of their matcha profiles do contain this, it still wasn't the quality I was expecting. SERVICE: 9/10 Staff are very kind, friendly, and informative. I appreciate how the worker gave a disclaimer as to what their different matcha profiles are. AMBIANCE: 8/10 Bright ambient lighting with a lot of seating than I expected. There is window seating and single seats all across the wall in front of their open cafe concept which I love. I think I wouldn't mind stopping by next time but probably to get a regular simple matcha latte than their crafted signatures. I would like to give this place a try one more time. read more

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Probably one of my new top matcha spots in the city! Finally made it out to Outer Richmond to give it a try, and it didn't disappoint. The freshly milled matcha had an amazing deep green color in the latte, and the flavor was strong and smooth. There was quite a bit of a line on a Saturday morning, and the store did feel a bit cramped. Really cool to see the matcha being ground in the back of the store. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Freshly milled matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Matcha was super tasty! No line on a July 2026 Sunday afternoon around 1:40pm. The unique drink is black matcha tea which is grounded black tea. Hojicha latte is grounded roasted jasmine tea. Matcha is grounded tencha (shade grown jasmine tea). Order a matcha cream latte ($7.25) and a black matcha latte (7.25). I think the cream part was not needed, so I would order just the matcha latte. The matcha is smooth, had a great balance of freshness and it is not nutty. The black matcha was interesting, has a settle taste, but it is the most caffeinated of all the drinks. The flavor is not as fragrant as the matcha. Overall, the cafe has a great tea taste. A couple of benches with small tables to enjoy a cup of tea. read more

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I highly recommend this place. I liked it so much that I came back the next day. One of the coolest things about this place is that they freshly mill their matcha in-house. I don't know of any other spot in San Francisco that does this, but I'd love to hear if there are others. I ordered the Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Americano, and it was absolutely worth trying. It had a smooth, earthy flavor without being bitter. I usually go for matcha Americanos because I'm not a big fan of thicker matcha lattes, and this one was especially refreshing. My partner ordered the Freshly Milled Matcha Latte and really enjoyed it as well. If you prefer a creamier matcha drink, that would be a great choice. On my first visit, I didn't realize you could customize the sweetness. Their default is "less sweet," which I actually thought was just right. When I came back the next day, the staff asked if I wanted to adjust the sweetness level, which was a nice to know. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. I also loved the clean, minimalist design of the place, it felt bright and thoughtfully put together. The space is on the smaller side, with a few seats available, but it seems like most people stop in for a drink to go. While I waited, I enjoyed looking through the photos and reading about the matcha on the walls. It made the experience feel a little more special while watching my drink being freshly whisked. The only thing I'd love to see is them selling their freshly milled matcha in tins. I would definitely buy one to enjoy at home! read more

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first time going to Constance Matcha recently Their Matcha is milled in-house just like you would expect from Japan. I think that's what makes it so good, they have reserve Matcha, which is the highly sought after Matcha that is even more earthier than what you would get from want to be Macha places. The service was good. They show you what the milling process looks like inside And the ambience has a row of seating so that you can watch them whisk Matcha and explain to you the process of crafting your drinks read more

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I came here right after my half marathon because I was absolutely excited to try the first matcha mill in San Francisco! It's a cozy spot in the sunset district and the tables and booth are set up along the wall so you can talk to your neighbor. I ordered the matcha latte with light ice. The cashier let me know that ordering light ice doesn't change the amount of liquid in the drink and I was okay with that. I typically prefer less ice in my matcha drinks so I can taste the matcha better. You can adjust your sweetness and milk of choice as well. You can watch your drink being made since it's a glass between the baristas and the crowd. When I finally took a sip, I was sad it didn't have the matcha punch to it. It was pretty much milk I was drinking. I was looking for the matcha and could barely taste it. I even mixed it and still same result. The price of the matcha is the same as most places so you're better off sticking to your usual matcha place. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Sunday morning and there was a short line. My sister and I ordered the Matcha Einspanner, but the cashier accidentally rang one of our drinks up as the Black Matcha Einspanner and we didn't realize until the drinks came out, so we ended up trying both. I was excited to try it and the color looked good but I felt like the matcha itself lacked the typical tasting notes of nuttiness, umami, or sweetness that I look for. It was moreso grassy and bland so not my preference. The black matcha looked like a hojicha and didn't taste like matcha but my sister said the drink was ok. Both drinks were grainy but especially the black matcha. I watched the preparation of several drinks and it seems like the matcha wasn't being whisked thoroughly. If you aren't picky about your matcha like I am it might be worth a try. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Matcha Einspanner & Black Matcha Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Saw this on my reels a while ago and have been wanting to visit so bad because they have matcha mills in store and serve fresh milled matcha!! Store was very aesthetic, minimalistic, and they have not 1 not 2 but 3(!!!) matcha mills for showing. They were so cool! We came around 15 minutes after opening time on a Saturday, and there was no line! When we left around 11:30am, there was a longgg line out the door tho. We tried the fresh milled matcha latte and the black matcha einspanner. I was so intrigued about the black matcha because I've never seen or heard that anywhere else. Instead of grounded green tea leaves, they ground black tea leaves. The taste reminded me of black milk tea, only a lot grainier. I definitely think it's an acquired taste, probably like matcha is. The cream top was really good tho, not too sweet and not cheesy. It definitely added bonus points to the drink. The fresh milled matcha was solid! The matcha was actually really light, in the sense that it wasn't creamy. The taste was pretty strong though, although tbh I did expect a little stronger. I definitely want to come back to try some of their other options! read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - black matcha einspanner, fresh milled matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute little matcha based place in the Richmond area that gets so packed quickly. They have something called black matcha, which was interesting. It's super heavy and chocolaty. read more

Love authentic matcha? Then this place is for you. Authentic meaning in its pure, unsweetened form. They do supply syrup on the counter though if you want to sweeten it up. Win. Taking more than 2 years to open, Constance has one very important distinction that automatically sets itself apart from every other matcha establishment in town. They've imported mills from Japan, so they are the first in SF to mill their matcha in house. Win. Black matcha?! What the wha...? Apparently, the definition of "matcha" is "tea leaves that have been finely ground," so enter black matcha & red matcha, made by the same process as traditional, authentic green matcha. I was uber intrigued, I'd never had black matcha before. Win. We came on a Sunday, in the last hour of service, & sure enough there was a line. But, we only waited about 20 minutes. Hardly a deal breaker, especially given the introduction to a whole new experience. Win. No doubt they had a line all day. But the cashier was still friendly & helpful. Win. We ordered one of each (green & black) with oat milk (oat milk is the only dairy alternative). Even though I didn't add syrup, this green matcha had virtually zero bitterness. Clean, yes. Bitter, no. Not sure if it's because this matcha latte is 12 bucks a pop, but it was outstanding & I was happy, so worth it. Win. Black matcha (served iced). I love black tea with milk, so I knew this wouldn't disappoint. It's not necessarily strong so much as you can actually taste the black tea notes despite the oat milk addition. Malty. Roasted. It was interesting & comforting. Win. A destination spot thanks to all the buzz they've been getting, it was totally worth the drive across town. Super techy in the back; there's live feed of the milling on a giant screen. If I lived in the area I would be coming here on the regular. The finest matcha in SF. 5 stars read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Freshly milled reserve matcha latte $12, black matcha einspänner $8 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A unique experience with freshly milled matcha. The line was out the door on a Saturday afternoon . The line moved quick and drinks were made fairly quick as well. Ordered the black matcha latte and matcha latte. Both light sweet as the default with whole milk. It was nothing special and a bit bland. The black matcha latte was grainy with every sip. Cool concept but I don't think I'll return. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ishi-usu, which is stonemill in Japanese, is one thing I'll try to remember. This old contraption is good for grinding tencha tea leaves, maybe other loose leaves. Suppose we put in butterfly pea flower petals towards the center; eventually grinding them into a bluish powder form. Fun, right? All it takes is to turn the handle right; slow in the first few seconds until you move a little quicker, but at a steady pace. Such a bright airy space after coming all this way to Outer Richmond! A perfect place to lay back and enjoy tea lattes and premium Taiwanese handcrafted oolong tea leaves. The latest pick-me-up wasn't Uji Matcha nor hojicha, which Constance Tea & Matcha currently have. It's black matcha, milled from black tea leaves! If Korean matcha from the Jeju Islands wasn't the best taste of the season, how about Korean black matcha? Its flavor profile in a latte form was toastier than hojicha. THIS black tea powder form will now be so much better than the old school regular milk tea made from loose leaf black tea. I'll be waiting to find out if the baristas extend hours of business pass the evening. Till then, Constance Tea & Matcha is one of my favorite places to have solid tea drinks! read more

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Grateful to have finally gotten to visit Constance Tea & Matcha during their soft opening. I visited on a holiday weekend, and so there was understandably a bit of a line. They appear to be in the process of building a parklet for outdoor seating. Make sure to wear layers if you have to wait outside, as the neighborhood can be quite windy and chilly year-round. The worker at the register was very friendly and relatively knowledgeable in answering my question regarding the difference between their Freshly Milled Matcha Latte and Stone Ground Matcha Latte--the freshly milled is milled in-house using tencha leaves from Uji (although it is unclear what cultivars), while the stone ground is powder milled previously using tencha leaves from Shizuoka. The employee mentioned that the matcha used in the Stone Ground Matcha Latte has a more astringent flavor that cuts through the fattiness of the milk well. My husband and I got both to try, and I definitely agree with the employee! I really enjoyed the flavors of the Stone Ground Matcha Latte, although both were very good beverages. I love that their default sugar setting is "less sweet". My only critiques would be: 1) to have ceramic mugs/glassware for patrons who wish to enjoy their drinks "for here"; 2) sell their freshly milled matcha in tins--I would definitely buy them and would love to have a local vendor; and 3) open earlier than 10AM so that this healthcare worker can grab a matcha before work. Can't wait to return and see how they grow from their soft opening! read more

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The concept of freshly milled matcha definitely cool, but could I actually taste the difference? Not really. I ordered the freshly milled matcha latte since the reserve and the black matcha was sold out. I also ordered the hojicha einspanner, and surprisingly I enjoyed that more than the milled freshly matcha. The milled matcha felt a bit watered down and didn't have the strong tea flavor I was hoping for. I came an hour before closing and still waited nearly 30 - 40 mins just to order and get my drink. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since they just recently opened. Again, I am no matcha connoisseur, but I'll have to come back and try their reserve. To note, the staff were friendly, and the matcha mills displayed around the shop were a cool feature. read more

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We've been coming to Constance at least twice a week since they opened, and every visit has been consistently excellent. Ryan and Scott are always welcoming and take the time to explain the teas and how each drink is made. Constance is the first café in the SF Bay Area to freshly grind tencha leaves into matcha in-house using commercial-grade Japanese stone mills, and you can truly taste the difference. So far I've tried the Hojicha, Cassia Black Tea Latte, and Matcha Latte. The Cassia Black Tea Latte is rich and smooth with warm cassia spice, toasted malt, caramel, dark honey, and subtle cocoa notes. Every drink has been exceptional. They also use organic milk. The shop is small and gets busy, so be patient--it's absolutely worth the wait. Easily one of the best matcha and tea spots in the Bay Area. read more

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I might be the only person who didn't really favor their matcha. It had more of a grassy flavor if you like that. The black matcha on the other hand was delicious! It really reminded us of hojicha but I heard it's not the same lol. Has a sesame after taste. I think the einspanner worked well with the drink because it provided a little more sweetness. Sweetness level is already at 30% and if you ask for even less sweet, that'll be no sweetness. On a Sunday morning we got there right at opening and there was a small line consistently even up until we left. read more

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My Matcha latte was so good. You could really taste the matcha leaves that were finely blended. So many options too. Service was good. Very informative. Ambiance was just as nice w/ a modern look. I will def be back. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Constance Matcha provides quality service, Japandi aesthetics, and delicious, smooth matcha drinks! I came here on a Friday morning around 10:30 AM (30 minutes after opening), and it was slightly busy. There wasn't a line, but there were a lot of folks waiting for their drinks. It's a bit of a compact space with some tables for waiting, but I wouldn't say this is the spot to socialize. In the back, they have their matcha milling machines that you can look at, but it's a bit tight with so many folks trying to take a glance. Between the two of us girlies, we got four drinks. I particularly got the Black Matcha Einspänner and the Usucha Matcha (which only comes hot in a 2 oz serving) to try out. The usucha matcha was nice, strong, and earthy. It cost $9, and if you're an avid matcha enjoyer who appreciates the taste, you'll enjoy its flavor profile. The Black Matcha Einspänner stood out the most to me. I regret not asking what makes it black, but what I really liked was how nutty it was, along with its creaminess and mellowness. I think it was the perfect amount of sweetness for me as well (the default is less sweet). Overall, if you are in the area, check this spot out! All of the baristas I interacted with were really friendly too, which is always thoughtful. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Reserved usucha (hot 2oz only), iced matcha, iced matcha einspinner, iced jasmine tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

First establishment with stone mill grinding matcha in house. Store is set up with ordering in the front then long bench where you can wait for your drink. More of a grab your drink and go type of place. Teas and houseware are available for purchase next to the register. Staff provided recommendations for first time customers. Aesthetically pleasing environment. Order: Freshly milled matcha latte, organic whole milk on the bottom and fresh matcha on top. Oat milk is an extra $0.40. Default sweetness is 20%. Matcha had a grainy type texture to it, Grainy type texture to the drink either from matcha or the milk that was not desirable. Worth a try if you're in the area. It is a hot, new place. read more

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Been monitoring the construction of this space for well over a year, and it's so cool to see it finally open! Line was down the block and it took us about 30min to get the ordering kiosk. The folks running Constance are so nice and eager to share their passion about matcha with you -- they took the time to go over the menu, the different types of matcha served, and the selection process. The menu does include other types of tea and tea drinks besides the matcha-based ones. Pricing is on the higher side, but seeing as how they freshly mill the matcha in-house, I think it's worth the little splurge every once in a while. We ordered the freshly milled Usucha ($5.95), which is a shot of matcha. The matcha was a lovely, bright green like tender shoots in spring, and the profile had this wonderful and refreshing earthiness that reminded me of chewing on pine needles. Did not have any of the bitterness that lower-quality matcha has -- I also suspect it's because they brewed it at a much lower temperature so it didn't burn or over-extract. Forgot to ask, but I'd guess the brewing temp was somewhere 70-75C. There's a long bench with small tables inside that seat about 10 people in total. If you walk all the way to end of the shop, you can watch the stone mills grinding the fresh matcha. Fascinating and cool to experience what's essentially a farm-to-table match experience. read more

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The hype has died and the crowds are gone and now I know why. I tried the black matcha einspanner that just tasted like watery HK milk tea. My mom got the freshly milled matcha latte and didn't like it. Didn't have much matcha flavor snd tasted more like milk. She brought it home and added some guava jam from TJs to make it drinkable. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow.. they stone grind the matcha from the tencha leaves right here onsite daily! Friendly courteous counter staff. It reminds me a little of Philz coffee where they have baristas that prepare your order. The owner is here to explain the entire process. It's fascinating to see. I loved my freshly milled iced matcha latte. Just smooth, and that's just from their standard grade. They have a fancier "Reserve" grade matcha available too. The aroma from the stone mill when they were reloading it was amazing. Stone milling just one batch of tencha takes several hours! We lucked out on a slow moment with no lines! Clean austere modern vibe with the expected white interior with wood accents. Yep.. definitely worth checking out! read more

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The Best Matcha in The Bay.... IMHO and for my personal taste preference. My qualifications? A nobody that wastes money on swamp water, green milk, and/or mud milk. Soft opening today, Constance is the newest matcha shop to open in the city. In the saturated matcha market, Constance is a unicorn serving high-quality matcha that not only looks the part but tastes great. And, they take it a step further by being the first matcha shop in NorCal to mill their own matcha! There's only one cashier so it may take awhile to order if there's a line and customer(s) have a lot of questions. M E N U Drink Series: - Freshly Milled Matcha ($5.95-$11.95) - Stoneground Teas ($5.75-$7.95) - Freshly Ground Teas, pulled to order ($5.50-$7) One size drinks, unless otherwise noted on the menu. Matcha/Hōjicha are whisked to order. Default: All lattes and einspänner are lightly sweetened with organic cane sugar, served with organic milk. Oat milk +50 cents. No coffee or toppings (i.e. boba). D R I N K S * Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Latte ($11.95) - Sub oat milk +50 cents The best matcha latte I've had to date, Constance uses single origin Okumidori matcha - a beautiful vibrant green color, it's smooth and creamy with a savory, rich umami and gentle natural sweetness. No clumps, bitterness, or astringency. Rocket fuel without the panic attacks. Top-tier. Matcha prices are getting wild but I rather pay $12 for a great matcha latte as a weekend treat than wasting $7-$10 for one that I toss in the trash. * Hōjicha Einspänner ($7.25) The roasted green tea was perfectly malty with chocolate notes. The whipped topping is more like cold foam, light and airy. * Black Matcha Latte Einspänner ($7.95) My first time trying black matcha, it's finely stone-ground roasted black tea. Glad I tried it once but I'm sticking with their matcha or hōjicha. S E R V I C E Friendly and helpful. There's four tea baristas. Since everything is made to order, expect a bit of a wait for your drinks. A M B I A N C E Minimalist with one long bench and a handful of wooden cafe tables. Not a place to linger or laptop camp. No restroom. Overall, Constance is a the IT girl in the bay...a matcha shop actually worth trekking across the city for and spending your hard earned money! read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Clock: Black Matcha Einspänner ($7.95), Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Latte ($11.95, sub oat +.50), Hōjicha Einspänner ($7.25) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're a matcha lover, Constance is definitely worth checking out. Instead of using pre-ground matcha, they mill the tea fresh in-house, so every cup has a richer aroma and a smoother, bolder flavor. We tried: Freshly Milled Reserve Latte (my favorite!) Classic Matcha Einspänner Hojicha Latte Cassia Black Latte The Freshly Milled Reserve Latte was easily my favorite. It had a rich matcha flavor with a slight natural bitterness, wasn't overly sweet, and the milk didn't overpower the tea. read more

New cafe that mills their own matcha onsite! I got the freshly milled matcha latte with oat milk and it was solid. Good matcha flavor! I like that all their drinks are lightly sweetened but they have a bottle of simple syrup so you can add more if it's not enough. The cafe inside is cute. Lots of light and there's some seating too. I would come back to try some of their other lattes like the black matcha latte or the hojicha latte. read more

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Checked out the newly opened fresh milled matcha spot in Outer Richmond. Glad I did it. A wonderful cozy spot. Bench seating along the wall and a small counter. Many matcha options including fresh milled matcha, stone ground teas, freshly ground teas pulled to order, brewed teas. Friendly and efficient service. I chose the classic fresh milled matcha latte and it was perfect. No added sugar to allow me to enjoy the matcha. Wonderfully made and worth a future visit. Check this place out. read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon and there was a decent line. I enjoyed the clean minimalist aesthetic and loved seeing how the matcha was milled in house. Freshly Milled Reserve Usucha $9.95 (2/5) The matcha is indeed smooth and earthy but for the price I was disappointed. I ordered it to go but when they called my name, I received it in a glass which the cashier realized when I looked confused and told the person making the drinks that it was to go. The guy just dumped it in the cup and just it on the table but I saw that there was still a bit of matha in the glass cup. For a 2 oz pour, the matcha was definitely light where I prefer a deeper earthiness. If you are into lighter taste profiles then this may be for you. Black matcha latte $7.25 (2/5) wished the matcha flavor was more prominent but it was lost in the black tea flavor. I do appreciate the sweetness being 20% standard but could possibly use less milk. Hojicha einspanner $7.25 (4/5) The drink was not gritty at all and I enjoyed the saltiness and of the cream which was delicate and really made the drink shine. If the hojicha flavor was a smidge deeper, this would definitely be a 5/5 for me. Quality is there but just doesn't fit my personal palate. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Frehly milled reserve usucha, black matcha latte, hojicha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Another great matcha to add on your list! We got the stone ground matcha and fresh milled matcha. Both were strong tasting, not too sweet lattes (simple syrup is available at the counter) Service was great. Long line during the weekend, so come on a weekday Ambiance: small space with several seats read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Freshly milled matcha! Located in the outer Richmond District, there is often a line but it moves decently along. They offer different tea drinks but the milled matcha shines here. We had the hot matcha latte and also the hot Americano style matcha made with only hot water & matcha without any sugar. The staff members focus on preparing each order with care. Worth waiting a little more for our order. There is seating inside this small shop but people do rotate in and out and don't seem to linger too long so we did get nice eats. Take a little time to read the information posted on the walls and photos as well as check out the large mechanical milling machine at the back of the shop. Our drinks were very good and we will return again. read more

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Don't know why this place is so talked about. The matchas were nothing special - and we tried the expensive and cheap one. Not to mention their "black matcha" is just black tea LOL kudos for selling that at a higher cost. Wait was pretty long and you'd be extremely lucky to find a seat. Service was quick after we ordered and space is cute but extremely small and tight. read more

Really enjoyed my visit last weekend! The staff was super knowledgeable and helpful. I told him what I was in the mood for and he made great recommendations based on what I liked. I ended up getting two drinks, the reserved matcha latte and the hojicha latte. The matcha was smooth with no bitterness and had a nice balance overall. The hojicha had a strong roasted flavor that I loved. Both drinks were amazing. The owner was also really welcoming and gave customers a tour of the cafe, including the tea milling machines. What makes this place special is that they mill their matcha fresh every day, and you can really taste the difference. The space is on the smaller side but there are seats available. It looks like they are adding a parklet which will be a nice touch for enjoying your drink on a nice day. Overall a great experience. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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As a straight matcha drinker, this is the gold standard. The deep umami flavor + small hint of bitterness of the freshly milled matcha is next level. I appreciate that they serve usuchas here. If you really want to compare matcha quality, do it without milk. I tried a reserve usucha and a freshly milled matcha latte and loved them both. I'm a huge matcha nerd so I attended the asian art museum talk with constance. They were really knowledgeable and talked about the history and science + process of making matcha. Genuine and passionate owner. They care a lot about the craft and providing freshly milled matcha is such a unique experience. Staff is really nice and friendly. They explained the full menu and answered my questions. Ambiance is fine, but I wish there was more seating. They're building a small parklet in the front. Paid parking meters in the front and free street parking on the residential streets. This place is legit. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Outdoor sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Premium matcha shop, made in house. Very unique and a premium service which you pay for. More than a comparable coffee drink like a double espresso. Definitely good quality matcha but you'll also include the whole experience. Tour of the matcha mill stone and description of what you'll be consuming. Worth stopping by and having a beverage with a friend. Limited seating indoors. A Parklett is being built and should be ready during summer of 2026. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Matcha green tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California