On arrival I will admit I was confused but the cafe is located in the back past the pottery room. The actual cafe is rather small but there's more space to sit outside of the cafe area. I adore the vibe of the cafe as it feels pretty intimate and quiet. If you had work or studying to do I think this would be a good place. They have a wide variety of teas on their menu and specialty drinks. They also have small pastries that they offer. I decided on a sweet corn houjicha and a yuzu pistachio financier. Both were excellent and I felt like I devoured it quicker than I anticipated. The houjicha was deliciously creamy from the corn flavor and the warm financier to finish was perfect. They also hand whisk your matcha and houjicha which feels a bit rare now that people cut corners and use premade matches. The workers were quiet but super sweet if you needed help with anything. They were kind enough to give recommendations for other places to try while visiting NYC and for that I thank them plenty. :) read more

Very cute and asthestic cafe! It is tucked behind a pottery studio, requiring you to walk through the pottery studio and turn left once you get inside. There is plenty of seating and you can get your drink to go or sit there. I got the sweet corn matcha latte, which the barista told me was their most popular matcha. The flavor was very unique but I could not taste any matcha at all. It was a very pale matcha. For the price being on the more expensive side, i would not return again. read more

Updating this to 4 stars as they recently changed their cups to plastic for iced drinks and no longer fill the drinks all the way to the top. I still really enjoy the drink and was raving about it to my friends. When they got it, all of our drinks weren't filled and it just doesn't feel like we're getting our money's worth, even though it may be the same measurements. They also raised their prices to about $9 for an iced hojicha. read more

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Super cute cafe with tasty drinks tucked away behind a pottery studio! I came here on a saturday at 1 PM, and was able to get a table for 2 without a wait. The hot sweet corn hojicha latte wasn't actually served hot. It didn't taste strongly of hojicha to me, but I enjoyed the subtle sweet corn taste. The matcha on the other hand, was very matcha forward. The drinks are a little bit expensive, but very worth it for how unique they are and how nice the ambiance is! read more

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Very calming and beautiful ambiance. Drinks felt very large if you drink it to stay in the large ceramic bowl. Would say the corn flavor overpowered the matcha for me but it was delicious and the foam was amazing. Service was so nice as well. read more

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Tearoom by Calmplex is behind a pottery studio. It's a cozy but small space with a variety of matcha and tea drinks. They also carry pastries from Lysee. I had the maple hojicha and it was solid! Would recommend and return. read more

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Superrrr cute and cozy little tea room near midtown east! It's next to a little pottery place which makes it even cuter!!! Superrrr friendly staff and the tea was 10/10. - Matcha latte: 10/10 (very solid matcha latte and the portion size was really big!!!) - Green tea: 10/10 (if you order hot tea, it comes with the whole diy experience. The tea itself was light and airy-- perfect if you're a green tea newbie) - Madeline: 9/10 (they carry pastries from Lysee-- a popular Korean pastry shop!! The Madeline was quite good, but def on the sweeter side.) A little birdie told me though that this place has the best sweet corn hojicha latte so I have to come back to try that next time!! read more

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Okkkk, this is the cutest little hidden tearoom nestled behind a pottery space and a clothing shop. It's got the most aesthetic vibe transporting you straight to Japan. There's some open seating in front of the clothing shop, but we were able to score a table inside. It's a tight space with some counter seats and 5 small tables for two. We decided to try a hot and cold tea, so ordered the Iced Sweet Corn Matcha Latte ($7.50) and Laobanzhang ($15). The matcha latte had the perfect balance of corn without either flavor overpowering each other --quite impressive considering how strong matcha can be. This was divine and such a splendid combination. But the hot tea here is such an experience that you must order too! It comes on a platter with a thermos of hot water to refill your teapot. They even provide instructions for you and all the delicate ceramic cups are just exquisite. I'm just obsessed with this spot! I'm not often in this area, but will surely come back for this spot. Tearoom is truly a gem! read more

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I've stopped by here for a little break from work and wow this is truly the spot to treat yourself, but also just to sit down and enjoy a drink or snack in a calming space. I found this via social media and I'd say the IRL experience just can't be felt through TikTok/Instagram, it's definitely worth stopping by; the outside is very hidden so I feel like everyone who does stop by was actively looking to be there. I ordered the Black Sesame Maple Houjicha and it was quite nutty and refreshing, plus they use reusable metal straws. There is bar seating as well as intimate seating for groups/dates. The route to the tearoom is quite unique-you start at the pottery studio through a retail store then finally land at the cafe. It was super nice speaking with the people working behind the bar as we bonded over matcha, spots to check out in the city, and the new seasonal menu itself. Even though I only ordered one drink, I never felt rushed or pressured to order more. Cold foam and other refinements to drinks are all the rage right now and even with absurd upcharges people are willing to hand their card over, so I can't wait to try more drinks in the future from here! read more

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The most beautiful greenest matcha you ever did see :) Totally recommend getting the corn hojicha latte and the yuzu matcha! Also got Lysee madeleine - I would say this is skippable, just go to Lysee to get fresh pastries directly instead read more

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The cutest, most calming ambiance! I somehow found this tea room on my maps and decided to check it out on a cold winter day. I was confused on how to find it at first, but then realized it was tucked away behind a pottery studio, which kind of gave it the speakeasy vibe. The actual space is small, but cozy and extremely peaceful. The sweet corn hojicha latte was so good and I was googling a recipe before I even left! The best touch was that everything was served in ceramics (which I assume were a result of the pottery studio). Can't wait to come back! read more

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So I've been here a few times now and it's a hit or miss. One day, I had a solid corn matcha latte. Another day, I had a clumpy matcha. Because the drinks are not consistent and the flavors are not standout for me, this isn't my normal go to matcha spot. However, I love that this spot is tucked away behind the pottery studio. The first time I came I was very confused but some of the potters told me I was in the right place and to take a left! The bar seating for the tearoom is incredibly cute. They have a beautiful space with mostly ceramic pieces! I enjoy coming here to catchup with a friend. It's calm and inviting. If I could rate on Yelp with a half, I would give this 3.5/5. read more

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My partner came here midday on Thursday and we were seated right away. The tearoom is adjacent to a clothing boutique and a pottery studio. Very chill and great vibes. The seem to partner with Lysee for their pastries and we love Lysee so it was perfect. We ordered the yuzu loaf and the black sesame Madeline. Both have very tasty and flavorful glazes and dense/moist pastries. We were pleasantly surprised to find a black sesame cream filling in the Madeline. For drinks we ordered a matcha latte and hojicha maple latte. Both of excellent quality. Would highly recommend and I really hope this place sticks around in this matcha forward culture we seem to be in. read more

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Tearoom by Calmplex is a beautiful hidden tearoom in the back of a pottery studio, also attached to a clothing store. They have a big selection of high quality tea, I love how they serve it with the set and give you hot water to keep steeping your tea. The sweet corn matcha latte was so interesting, I've never had anything like it before. They also serve desserts by Lysee. The staff are so friendly. There is a clean bathroom. Each guest is required to purchase one item. read more

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Love everything about this place! It's a tearoom attached to a clothing store and pottery studio. The design of the store was so peaceful and felt like a place straight from Japan. The servers were all so kind and took time recommending drinks to us. We went in around 2pm on a Sunday and they were already sold out of 3 pastries. I ordered the corn hojicha latte and it was so delicious! The portion was also extremely large and priced very reasonably. They also have a stamp card available, will definitely be coming back! read more

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Such a cute, hidden place for tea & yapping! Love the vibes and it is so Instagram worthy here! I loved that they give you a whole set with extra hot water to refill on your own, so you can really just have your own private time. You can actually drink SO much tea with the amount of hot water they give, so thank goodness the bathroom is nearby.. We ordered an iced hojicha corn latte which was actually SO flavorful and good! So even the non-tea set options were very yummy. It wasn't too crowded when my friend and I walked in on a random Wednesday night so a walk in should be generally fine. We did yap and take pics until they were closing so the workers did make a comment in Korean about how they were impressed at us taking pics for two hours straight but they were still nice to us when we were interacting with them haha. Overall would highly recommend! read more

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I couldn't be happier... cutest Japanese tea room in my neighborhood. Cute, classy, minimalistic. I'm so elated to have stumbled upon it. Thanks to my regular coffee shop being closed today. It's super cute, cozy, and intimate, almost like a tiny speakeasy. There's a small bar where you can sit and watch the drinks being made, and a few tables if you want a more relaxed experience. It just has this warm, inviting vibe that makes you want to linger. The tea selection is incredible. They have a really thoughtful range of Japanese teas, from matcha to hojicha with sesame, and everything is clearly high quality. I had the hojicha with sesame and milk, and it was honestly amazing. The flavors were rich and comforting, and every sip felt special. You can tell they put a lot of care into how everything is made. It's the kind of spot where you can treat yourself, relax, and just enjoy something really well made. I'm so glad it's in my neighborhood, and I know I'll be coming back often. I can already tell this is going to be one of those places I become a regular at. read more

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The quality of Matcha here was superb. Adding the sweet corn makes the flavor much better in especially the Hojicha latte. The sweet corn with Matcha was not bad, but it definitely was better in the Hojicha. The vibe inside was very cute, there's a bit of seating both inside and right outside the tearoom. There's also an adjacent mini store with clothing and accessories, as well as a pottery area. Service was on the slower end because only 1-2 people were serving. read more

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The tea room is a nice place to visit after the workshop! The tea set used ceramics that were made at the studio. Everything was delicious. The space was a little stuffy though. read more

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One of my favorite matcha spots. The matcha on its own is delicious and the corn definitely elevates it. I was scared the corn would be overly sweet or distract from the matcha itself, but it's not sweet and actually pairs well with the matcha. I've also tried their hojicha and thought the flavor was nice - though it's not as strong as the matcha flavor in my opinion. I like how they have a seating area right outside (indoors) if you don't want to dine-in (which has a different menu that I haven't tried). The service is fast and I would recommend getting there early. It gets quite busy around 3-4pm and the seating area gets quite full. The only part I'm sad about is that they open at 12pm, I wished they opened earlier :') Another win from hand hospitality. read more

loveeee this cute little hidden tea room in a pottery studio! will def be back for the treats, teas, and ambiance. the food: we tried the kouign amann and the black sesame madeline. made by lysee, these were of course so good and the only thing to expect is that the portion is quite small. the drinks: tried both the matcha and hojicha corn iced lattes, i muchhh prefer the hojicha one as the corn wasn't as strong and the hojicha flavor really came through. the matcha flavor really gets subdued by the corn, so i would recommend just getting a plain matcha if you're looking for that taste! the space: so minimalistic and well done, i loved the wooden interior and also the handmade pottery throughout read more

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Love that there's a tea shop in the area now. I haven't had a chance to do their sit down menu, but it does look good. Either way, the to-go/non-sit down drinks are delicious. Big fan of the corn and black sesame. read more

when you walk in you might just be met with a pottery class.. and then a clothing store.. and then the most zen tea shop you've ever stepped into midtown east has some hidden gems and tearoom by calmplex is one of them. My friend and I stumbled upon this place in search of a good matcha latte and I might have had one of the best here. The hot corn matcha latte with oat was absolutely delicious. So nutty, creamy, and not too sweet, I loved it. The staff was awesome as well! Come here not just for the delicious tea but also for the aesthetics, and the vibes read more

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Bad experience. Korean Business pretending to be from Japan. Not good service. Slow and bad attitude

I stopped in to try on my way to an appointment and I wasn't sure if I was in the right place since they have a cute pottery studio which I plan to come back and try. Through there is a door to the sitting space and the tearoom. It is a small but beautiful space! I loved the ambiance. The menu has so many interesting drinks! I didn't know what to choose but went with a popular one recommended by the staff. The Sweet Corn Matcha Latte was delicious! I went with the Hot since it was cold outside and it did not disappoint. I wanted to stay and enjoy some of their menu but I was in a rush to get to an appointment. I will be coming back! read more

Everyday I wake up and crave their corn hojicha latte - one of my top drinks in nyc! Tea time was great. Glad this neighborhood had a place for great tea! read more

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Very cute tea room hidden tucked downstairs behind a pottery studio and a small clothing store. Tea and service is all handled with care. I got the matcha with almond milk served in a beautiful bowl and my friend got a more traditional tea served with a cookie. The space is lovely and I highly recommend visiting. read more

My favorite matcha shop in the entire city! The corn matcha latte is incredible if looking for something on the sweeter side.

Came here again to get a Hojicha latte and I was just as delighted as the first time! I love Hojicha tea in any form, and their latte is one of the best I've had. The energy is so calming; it's like an island of peace in Manhattan. Light jazzy music plays in the background but is not overwhelming. The servers are polite and quiet-spoken, and other customers similarly maintain the air of tranquility. Truly my favorite place to come and unwind, when even my apartment feels too stifling or chaotic. 10/10, this place is criminally underrated--but that's just part of the charm. read more

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A little hidden treasure of a teashop, we wouldn't have found it without a recommendation. Enjoyed the Black Sesame latte, so good! This place is tiny so if a table isn't available, consider your elixir to go. There is a small seating area adjacent, or you can sip while you stroll. read more