The matcha was so fresh and creamy! It was a really unique experience, and I had never seen matcha freshly milled before. It made the whole experience feel extra special, and the flavor was amazing. read more

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Constance Tea and Matcha was super refreshing. My favorite drink was the Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Latte. I had rough morning but drinking this drink gave me enough energy and it was very restorative. The top is matcha and the bottom of the cup is milk. You have two options, either oat milk or whole milk. The workers were very friendly and welcoming! The service was super fast. They even give you a little description about what you ordered! i recommend it to all those matcha lovers! Once you take a sip you can't stop!You will not regret going to Constance Tea and Matcha! read more

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I recently visited this matcha shop, and it exceeded all my expectations. The matcha was incredibly fresh, smooth, and rich in flavor, with the perfect balance of natural sweetness and earthy notes. Unlike many places that serve overly bitter or watered-down matcha, every drink here tasted authentic and carefully prepared. read more

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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

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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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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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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sf's first and only matcha store that mills its matcha fresh! I love the variety you can choose from, and the mills they display alongside the different teas you can learn about. I waited about 20mins for my drink on a Saturday morning. the matcha itself is high quality, has an umami/vegetal flavor and is full bodied. a 12oz cup is $7.75 but worth the quality! read more

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

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Tried Constance during a weekday, which very minimal line and staff was helpful giving recommendations and also explaining their milling process. Tried the Black and regular Matcha Einspanner, which were both tasty! The Black Matcha just tastes like black tea. Their drinks start as less sweet that I found myself adding a bit more simple syrup to it to make it more sweet. They did come out to about $8.5/cup and I felt that the size to cost ratio was a bit steep, that I finished my drink fairly quick. read more

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

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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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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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

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

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

Delicious matcha!! Drinks (ranked by best): 1) Regular freshly milled matcha with oatmilk: sooo delicious with subtle, fresh matcha taste 2) Matcha Einspanner: creamy and yummy but matcha is a bit faint 3) Premium Freshly Milled Matcha with oatmilk: stronger matcha flavor but tastes slightly bitter Logistics: -accepts cc -very limited seating -limited, street, metered parking only read more

Bold tea flavors from Kyoto and Taiwan which smell amazing and tastes even better. I really enjoyed the iced black matcha and iced hojicha both with oat milk, sweetened with cane sugar. I also tried their freshly milled reserve matcha from Uji and it was incredibly smooth! The staff were friendly and my drinks came out quickly. I even got a tour of the place and was able to see their mill machines live in action. The ambiance was nice well lit with portraits of matcha. read more

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So happy with all the new Matcha Cafe openings in SF, especially this one since they are the first in the city to have freshly milled matcha in house! As soon as we stepped in we were greeted by really welcoming and knowledgeable staff who explained the menu in great detail since it was our first time. They hand whisk the drinks and lightly sweeten with cane sugar at default and you can add on more sugar after tasting if you prefer! I loved the taste and quality of my drink. Went in on a weekday so it was pretty easy to find street parking nearby. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Iced Freshly Milled Reserve Matcha Latte (with oat milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very welcome addition to the Balboa Cafe corridor. The service is genuinely friendly and they took the time to explain some of the lesser known options despite a line. I never felt rushed and they even gave my daughter a little packet of fruit snacks! We chose the regular matcha latte and the black matcha - both iced and opted for both on the more sweet side (you can adjust sweetness level). Winners! You can taste the quality and the care they took to prepare our drinks. Ambiance is clean and bright with almost a laboratory feel. A matcha lab! It might as well be given the painstaking process to mill the highest quality matcha powder. You can even see the mills in action in the back corner of the cafe and if you are lucky a crew member will give you a quick breakdown of where they source the leaves and how they mill it in house for the freshest most mellow taste. It's a must visit in the neighborhood. Paired with a Laundromat bagel, Devils Teeth sandwich, Butter Love pastry or a Cielito Lindo breakfast burrito and it's the perfect start to the day. Highly recommend! I just think they should have more signage about what they sell because so many folks walked by and had no idea what the line out the door was for! read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Mills that turn the leaves into the finest matcha powder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Constance Tea & Matcha serves some of the freshest and cleanest matcha I've had in the Bay Area. What really sets them apart is that they have actual stone mill machines in the shop, and the matcha is freshly milled on-site. Many places advertise "stone-milled matcha," but here you can literally see the process happening. The flavor profile is excellent--clean, smooth, umami-rich, and subtle without being overly bitter or grassy. You can tell they care deeply about quality, sourcing, and purity rather than masking the tea with excessive sweetness or additives. If you're serious about matcha and want to experience what freshly milled tea tastes like, this place is absolutely worth visiting. A rare find for tea enthusiasts in the Bay Area. read more

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New place alert! It's been a while since I got the jitters from matcha. But I felt a great boost of energy and no crash! Just be warned, don't slam it down like I did. When have you seen fresh grinded matcha as well!! Like hello this is new and cool. And they have a black matcha, I really liked this one. They do a standard 20% sugar and offer simple syrup on the side. I liked all the drinks and even just tea drinks! Definitely recommend coming here if you get the chance. Their premium matcha is limited due it being grinded onsite, so there may be a wait. But let's be honest in Japan we wait for matcha to be hand whisked in front of us as well. So stop here if you can!! read more

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

Plenty of seating while waiting. We went on their soft opening and the matcha esp fresh milled does taste different. We loved both the hojicha einspanner & the freshly reserve milled matcha latte. It isn't too sweet and the hojicha has a nice fresh little bit salty foam top! Really cute inside. There is a wait but they do market themselves for being chill and slower to create the experience for customers. Would return when I'm back on this side of the city :) read more

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I was interested in this place because of their matcha concept and the use of a stone mill in their branding, which sounds authentic and traditional. However, I felt the focus on the stone mill is a bit misleading, as it seems more like a visual or marketing element rather than the core of what matters in matcha. For me, the more important question is where the tea leaves are sourced from, which wasn't clearly communicated. Also, I am so disappointed after I do the research from chat gbt, "black matcha" is not a standardized tea category. It appears to be a marketing term often referring to roasted green tea like hojicha or similar blends.....emmmmm Overall, the drink was fine, but clearer information about tea sourcing and product definitions would improve transparency. read more

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

My friend recommended a new tea place in Richmond for some authentic matcha. The first thing we noticed was their stone mill for matcha...first time seeing that :) My wife and daughter got the Hojicha Einspanner and the Black Matcha Einspanner. You can really taste the tea, and it's not too sweet. I had to get the freshly ground matcha latte, and it was great. It kind of reminded me of the matcha I had in Japan. I couldn't taste the matcha powder like some of the other places, it was very smooth with a really good matcha flavor. Overall, a great place for tea and matcha! read more

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Happy to see new matcha cafe opening up in the outer Richmond! I've tried a couple of their drinks and love that the matcha is high quality. The service is great and consistent as well. The owner is incredibly passionate and cares deeply for the business - he showed us the stone mill, explaining the process, and their overall business+vision. As for their drinks, their hojicha eispanner is really good and one of their unique drinks is the black matcha - it almost tastes like a black tea. If you like your matcha with less milk, I would opt for their regular matcha latte instead of einspanner. I found the matcha einspanner to be slightly too creamy and milky for my liking. Overall this place is great addition to the neighborhood and I'll definitely be back whenever I need a matcha pick me up. read more

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

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Let me tell you I was influenced because someone posted on social media and since I was already in San Francisco I had to try it! I know matcha is pretty big right now and I didn't want to have that sway my opinion, but these types of exper I know matcha is pretty big right now and I didn't want to have that sway my opinion, but these types of experiences where I get to actually see what's going on are the types of activities I like to go when I'm exploring. The owner was in the front explaining all the different types of tea leaves he uses and his philosophy on this matcha Milling process. This is like the first one in California that I'm aware of. I tried both a regular matcha latte and a single cultivar Reserve matcha strain. I did ask the cashier what they recommended and What notes they could find from the two different freshly milled matcha that they offered. I think they grind the matcha and other tea leaves daily and after trying both the latte and the reserve plain tea you can tell the difference. The Latte might be harder since there is milk and sweetener, but definitely having it playing with no sweetener or milk you can taste the individual notes. Definitely the owner decorated the entire Place very nicely and it has a vibe. I would say if you are in the area please do check this place out! I'm sure this is like one of the closest things you will find to something in japan even though this place it's only been and it's soft opening. Hopefully they come with something similar in southern california, but I'm glad the owner wanted to bring this concept to life! read more

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Fresh, high-quality Matcha available! I appreciate how robust and not overly sweet the flavor is. read more

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

Best matcha in the city. They have a stonemill they use to mill the matcha fresh and even make this unique black matcha drink shown in the photo. The owner Bill took a lot of care to create this wonderful community spot. Stop by, say hi to him and get tour of their ultra cool mill. read more

The drinks were really good and the matcha is not too sweet which is something I like a lot. The black matcha is really tasty and has very unique flavor profile that tastes similar. Ryan was very helpful and attentive while taking my order, and explained to me the whole process. read more

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

Constance is a tea shop that's incredibly popular and new. I am amazed by the freshness and high quality ingredients that really shows up during every sip!!! The wait was not long, in and out in less than 15 minutes (I probably got really lucky today!) Customer service is A+. The cashier was very welcoming and even offered to give recommendations and explanations for the drinks if I can't decide. I got the Black Matcha Latte with oat milk. The taste was super refreshing and it wasn't overly sweet which is just how I like it! I feel like these drinks are balancing all the sugary boba drinks I've consumed throughout in my teenage and young adult years lol I'm making healthier decisions now! My hubs tried the Freshly Milled Reserved Matcha Latte and he really enjoyed it! The tea shop had some BTS lofi background music which already puts me in a good mood as I waited for my order The atmosphere is 10/10 - clean, modern, and inviting. 5 stars if not more!!! Let's go, Constance! Welcome to the Richmond District! read more

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If you're a matcha person, this is the spot for high quality freshly ground matcha. They have their own matcha milling machines on location and you can see for yourself the matcha being grinded in the machines which I haven't seen anywhere else locally. They are new and the staff are very friendly and service is efficient. They have other non-matcha teas and tea lattes also which are all very high quality as well. The tea lattes were great as they were not too sweet for those Asian taste buds. read more

Came here to try the black matcha that my friends have been talking about. Sounded really interesting. When I got here I was amazed with the staff's knowledge of matcha. Super friendly as well. The black matcha was awesome. Wife got the freshly milled matcha which was smooth and reminded me of Japan. Love the ambiance. read more

This is the rolls Royce of matcha! I've been waiting for a matcha place to open in the neighborhood and man this hits the spot! The creme de la creme of matcha drinks! Highly recommend! read more

The matcha tea is amazing and authentic! You can tell by looking at the dedication they went through in making it.

This is hands down the best matcha spot in SF! Super fresh, vibrant, and bright matcha! The umami flavor stands out. We got the freshly milled reserve matcha latte and americano as well as the black matcha latte. It is worth the price! You can taste the quality of the matcha and you can see them mill it in store. I will definitely come back! read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Black matcha latte, Reserve matcha latte, Reserve matcha americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The place was very classy and clean. It had a minimalistic vibe and was quiet. The workers were nice and explained the drinks to you if it was your first time coming. I got the Stone Milled Matcha Latte with less sweet (which is the default sweetness level) and oat milk. Anyhow, the matcha was a good quality compared to other places i've been and they did NOT skimp out on the amount of matcha they added. However, if you like your matcha's on the sweeter side, less sweet is definitely not sweet enough and i would recommend more sweet. Overall, this place, though definitely on the pricy side, was worth the one time experience. read more

Constance Tea & Matcha - Stone milled matcha latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Black matcha is unique and good! What a lovely charming matcha place in the city! Keep it up Constance!

It's really amazing. Thumbs up . Love the matcha especially the black matcha latte!

The matcha options were plenty to choose from. All had a unique taste and they have this stone mill matcha which i think is very cool. The service is amazing and fast. My favorite is the classic matcha enspanner which isnt too bitter but not too sweet. Its matcha with milk on the bottom and cream on top. read more

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

Best service from the team. They even educate you on matcha. Drinks are really good! Matcha is really smooth! Highly recommend this place!! read more

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My husband and I are currently obsessed with matcha and we love trying all the hot new spots. Constance mills their own matcha and we tried both their fresh matcha latte and black matcha latte and they were really smooth tasting and delicious! Will definitely be back. read more