Cha &

Cha & — A Modern Sanctuary for Tea in the City ★★★★☆ Tucked into a sun-washed corner of the neighborhood, Cha & feels less like a café and more like a pause button. The airy space — White wall, light wood, and towering windows — fills with soft daylight, creating a calm, gallery-like atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the city just beyond the glass. The tea list is thoughtful and globally inspired. Jewel-toned herbal infusions arrive in clear glass mugs, their color and aroma taking center stage. The Blood Orange herbal offers bright citrus layered with gentle florals, and the Honey Lemon delivers a soothing balance of warmth and sweetness. The space invites contemplation: laptop regulars line the counter, conversations stay soft, and greenery softens the modern lines. It’s an ideal retreat for a mid-day reset or an unhurried catch-up. Service is warm and attentive, though during peak hours the pace can slow as the small team carefully prepares each drink — a minor trade-off for the quality in the cup. Order: Blood Orange herbal tea or Cardamom Black Vibe: Minimalist calm meets modern tea ritual Best for: Quiet resets, thoughtful conversations, solo reflection. Worth noting: Limited seating; service may slow during busy periods. Cha & Bar doesn’t shout for attention — it steeps, lingers, and rewards patience.

ordered the white tea iced - i love getting such high quality tea that I can really taste all the flavor notes! i love the simple menu, sometimes it's hard to find tea at a cafe that doesn't have a million things in it. place feels calm and inviting and the barista was very friendly!

Update: The owner reached out and refunded us for our drinks. They also let us know that they let the barista go that made the faulty drinks. Drinks were ok. They were out of stock of half of the drinks on the menu. But worst of all, found part of the matcha whisk in my drink and all the worker offered was a quick sorry. Don't waste your money here, lots of other matcha places with much better service and drinks in NYC!

dropped by the other day for the innisfree pop-up and was pleasantly surprised! got the matcha latte and black tea banana milk latte and both were delicious, the latter being especially unique– will definitely come back again in the future!

Cha& is my go to spot to get high quality tea with nice vibe. my usual order is either matcha latte or honey lemon. matcha latte here is one of the best in the city (and i’ve been to 200+ cafes in nyc). they have variations of tea from oolong, black, cardamom, and many more. it is also perfect cafe to get some work done. there is wifi and restroom with many seats (bar and table). i love the morning vibe here so much. the space will be brightly lit from natural light, calming and peaceful.