Kettl Tea

Really lovely spot. The ambiance is great, crowded on a Saturday morning though. They have an upstairs area so there’s more seating there. I love tea so I’m happy there’s a tea spot nearby now.

Was honored to indulge your tea service, Amazing experience. Thank you all your staff, great friendly and knowledgeable true artists at their craft

WOW. Stumbled upon Kettl today and immediately knew it’s my new go-to. The vibes are elite, the matcha is elite. I’ve been buzzing all day. <3 Sincerely a tea lovin girl living in a coffee world

Finally, a shop where tea is the headliner. Matcha is certainly their specialty, but the menu has a variety of Japanese tea options. A deeply knowledgeable staff introduces you to the offerings and even nudges you to try new things - for instance, I normally never choose soy milk, but one of the staff recommended it for the matcha I selected as the best medium for its flavor and texture. Everything you'd expect from a NYC transplant, and a most welcome addition to the neighborhood!

Kettl Tea (est 2025) is a brand new Japanese tea house in Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. They’re located on the corner of N. Vermont ave and Hollywood blvd. KT is owned and operated by Zach and Minami Mangan. They had soft opening today (02/20/25). As we ventured inside this humble tea house, we perused their menu; they have a modest and unique tea items. Their teas came from Japan's most notable tea producers. Its interior decor is minimal with selection of Japanese tea, ceramics, and homewares. Furthermore, its two floor layout is very spacious and naturally well lit. I had the Gyokuro, a shaded green tea with ice. It has an interesting unique taste and lightness in flavor. And the best part was today’s drinks are on the house - free! Staff were affable and professional. Plenty of street parking. Prices seem fair. Overall, it’s a great addition to the neighborhood. Atmosphere was relaxing. And the first Japanese tea house in Los Feliz.

I visited Kettl last year in NY and am so stoked to see one open here in Los Feliz!! Must-visit for all matcha lovers!

Ice match tea taste like water, chocolate melt very soon. Not worth the price

Incredible Matcha! Can't wait to come back

I went late morning, there were people inside enjoying their matcha/tea & the line was only a few people. They have some seating inside in the back and a bench out front. I love that this is only a tea shop with many selections to choose from. I went with an iced Houjicha latte- the roasted matcha flavor is strong. The milk in there did not make the flavor milder. I do want to try more of their tea drinks. I also ordered their Kettl x August "Ice Cream Bars", one matcha and one Houjicha. These ice cream bars are 100% plant based and vegan. They really do taste like ice cream, I really couldn't tell the difference if I didn't know. The texture was smooth and the matcha & Houjicha tea came through well. I will be back to try the 3rd flavor. I ordered a Houjicha Chocolate Bar to go as well & wow was I impressed with it. The flavor was strong, just in chocolate form. I'd for sure get another one. Pricing is $12-$13 for the chocolate bar- so it's a nice gift or special treat. Parking- street parking or metered street parking

A new and highly anticipated matcha place added to the already growing list of cafes in LA! I heard so many reviews when Kettl was still in NY only so when I heard they were opening up a location in LA, I was thrilled. However, as with any new cafes, there is bound to be a long line . I waited around 10-15min in line which wasn't too bad. Such a clean aesthetic but rather small. It felt really crammed inside as people were waiting to order and to grab their drinks. There is a small room towards the back where you can sit on the bench but wouldn't recommend bringing in your work. Upstairs seating was blocked off. Parking is street parking only. I ordered the Suiteki iced matcha latte ($7.75) which is supposed to have floral notes but unfortunately the drink fell short. It mostly tasted like milk and the matcha was not well incorporated. It was clumpy. Also, drinks DO NOT come sweetened but there is sweetener for you to add yourself on the counter. I hope as time passes, they figure out how to balance between providing good quality drinks with high customer volumes especially coming from such a reputable brand.

In an era of over-commercialized matcha, what does a cafe need to do to stand out from the rest? Nestled between Thai Town and Hollywood, Kettl first caught my attention from all the hype online and my direct social circle. At first, I was a bit unsure because while it had a lot of hype, its three-star rating on Yelp made me cautious. But when I arrived, I found the place to be cute and welcoming, with a minimalistic and relaxing ambiance making it a great place to slow down and appreciate quality teas and company. One of the best parts of visiting Kettl was the staff, who were very knowledgeable about different types of matcha. They explained how matcha and different types of teas are prepared and the place even offer tea tasting sessions, which I'd love to try in the future. We ordered the Shirakawa and the Suiteki matcha. The Suiteki was creamy and floral, while the Shirakawa, which is the highest grade, had a rich umami flavor. We tried these two matchas as cortados and they were impressive. Drinking it as a cortado allowed us to fully enjoy the earthy and slightly bitter flavors of matcha without it being too sweet and commercialized. If you prefer bold, umami-rich matcha over sweet, trendy versions (insert matcha einspanners) this place is worth checking out. Since we usually make our own high-grade ceremonial matcha at home, we're pretty picky about our matcha. Many matcha places in Koreatown and Los Angeles focus on sweet, creamy, commercialized matcha drinks, which are palatable and accessible to the general crowd but don't highlight the true taste of matcha and the experience that comes with it. Kettl, however, does a great job of keeping the matcha pure, without added sweeteners or unnecessary ingredients. Overall, we would definitely go back. If you're looking for a matcha experience without all the extra sweetness, Kettl is a must-visit.

An upscale matcha experience is what I'd use to describe this. This tea shop beautifully showcases displays of sencha, ceramic bowls, and matcha tins that are used to craft the drink in your hands. The minimalist wooden setup tells the rich tradition of Japanese matcha tea ceremonies. I chose for the Suiteki matcha latte with oat milk, which had a nutty, earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness. As recommended by the staff, I was hoping for something with more floral notes, but I found the flavor a bit too raw and lack of milk for my taste. The shop has limited seatings and a long line at 11am. Street parking is a bit tricky, but if you can find a meter, the street is lovely to walk around.

"Best Matcha in SoCal - A Must-Visit!" "Kettl Hollywood truly serves the best matcha in all of Southern California! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about their matcha. The flavor was unparalleled--smooth, fresh, and perfectly balanced. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and take the time to craft each cup. If you're a matcha enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Kettl is a must-visit spot in Hollywood. Hands down, five stars!"

Kettl Tea (est 2025) is a brand new Japanese tea house in Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. They're located on the corner of N. Vermont ave and Hollywood blvd. KT is owned and operated by Zach and Minami Mangan. They had soft opening today (02/20/25). As we ventured inside this humble tea house, we perused their menu; they have a modest and unique tea items either hot or cold. Their teas came from Japan's most notable tea producers. It has minimalist interior decor with selection of Japanese tea, ceramics, and homewares. Furthermore, its two floor layout is very spacious and naturally well lit. I had the Gyokuro, a shaded green tea with ice. It has an interesting unique taste and flavor. And the best part was today's drinks are on the house - free! Staff were affable and professional. Plenty of street parking. Atmosphere was inviting. Prices seem fair. Overall, it's a great addition to the neighborhood. And the first Japanese tea house in Los Feliz.

Beautiful shop, efficient service, lines can be a bit long and street parking can be tricky. If you love matcha or houjicha, I would definitely say it is worth a try even though it is a little expensive. They also have fun things like plant based tea ice cream bars and tea chocolate bars as well, the Matcha ice cream bar and the Houjicha Chocolate were my absolute favorites and I would return for those for sure!

Think of omakase for tea lovers seated at an intimate tasting counter. That was my experience when visiting Kettl. I was shocked when I initially saw the low ratings on this profile, until I realized majority of the reviews were critiquing the matcha and to-go service. My experience, on the contrary, was thoughtful to say the least. My partner and I came prepared with a reservation made online for their tea tasting. We were seated at the counter within 10 minutes of checking in. Once seated, an associate, who traveled from Kettl's New York location for their opening, provided us a tranquil culinary experience. We tried the Miyabi sencha, a delicate green tea, and soba cha, a nutty, buckwheat tea. We were also given mugicha (barley tea) when waiting for the tea to brew. The entire experience was informative and careful, like time was standing still and we were teleported to a Japanese tea ceremony. The associate was so passionate in sharing his knowledge with us. We appreciated how he was able to simplify his knowledge for us to understand. For customers who plan on attending the tea tasting: Make sure you have enough time dedicated to the tea tasting. We were there for over an hour. Expect to learn lots! The tea counter only seats 4 people, so you can also expect conversation. Extra info: We found street parking walking distance from the shop. The tea tasting was reasonably priced. Seating is limited.

Couldn't be more excited about my fave matcha spot in NYC finally making its way to LA!! They serve quality ceremonial grade matcha that's featured in a variety of drinks across their menu. You simply can't go wrong with what you order. I tried the sparkling matcha this time & it was perfectly refreshing - you can ask for it with simple syrup or honey for added sweetness. Service was A++ & I'm glad that they seem to be staffed properly, given this place had a line out the door & wait time was as expected (but not longer). In a perfect location & beautifully designed inside. Can't wait to be back!

Came here on a saturday afternoon. Inside was nicely decorated. There was a small line, but waited maybe just 15 minutes or so. We ordered two matcha lattes - one with Oat milk and the other with Whole milk. My whole milk latte came out extremely clumpy. I asked the barista if it was supposed to be this clumpy (this was obviously a rhetorical question, NO MATCHA SHOULD BE CLUMPY?), he said "it clumps together when you use whole milk" ... um.. no, it clumps together when you don't sift and whisk properly. When i gave him a blank stare for such an idiotic answer, he did passive aggressively say "we can remake it for you if you want, but it'll turn out the same." How kind! Please do not tell your customers that matcha lattes are supposed to be clumpy.

Arrived when they first opened to beat the line, but if you're looking for matcha in LA, Kettl truly specializes in it. If you're used to sweeter matcha you'll need to add the syrups they have available when you pick up your drink, but without it being sweetened, it's full of flavor. The space itself is designed in a beautiful way. Limited seating and might be a challenge to find parking. Looking forward to returning.

Fell in love with their Greenpoint location in Brooklyn, NY and was elated to find out they opened an LA spot! Was lucky enough to try this location day 2 of opening and was not disappointed. Arrived around 12:30pm on Saturday - there was a decent sized line that went out the door, but moved quick. Service was lovely and swift. Quality of matcha is top tier. Opted for a sparking matcha lightly sweetened with simple syrup as opposed to my usual iced latte and found it very refreshing without losing any of the matcha taste. They offer plenty tins of quality matcha to choose from and bring home - I definitely will next time!

An homage to Japanese culture and tradition. Such attention to detail and dedication. The moment you walk in you feel part of a community and family. Customer service is excellent. They are the matcha connoisseurs. Such well crafted drinks. My Iced Suiteki Matcha with Oat milk was beyond amazing. I also had 100% plant based Matcha ice cream bar,it's a must! Love everything about this place.

asian girl at the cashier was sweet. matcha was fine i guess. BUT some of the workers there are literally so fawking mean you'd think that i came in smelling like trash, blowing a freaking tuba, and breakdancing on their matcha bar covered in wet dogsht with the the way that they were throwing shade at me for literally just existing in their "curated japanese space"!!!!! Girl I came in here looking to sit and enjoy the matcha i paid $10 for and you're gonna be mean to me??? And I am a self aware human being, I can tell that I wasn't being loud or obnoxious or encroaching on their space or being detrimental to their #zen #japanese #hipster #vibes. I was a nice polite human being!! they were literally just being mean for no reason,, like????? i simply dont understand LOLLLLLLL who hurt yall Some of yall will be VICTIMS to the hype and want to taste the matcha....and in this international matcha shortage, no i don't blame you. But if I wanted to spend $10 just for some random ***** people to degrade me and make me unwelcome in their space then HELL... I woulda time traveled back to high school!!!!!!! so if you are debating on coming to this place, I want you to take a look in the mirror and ask yourself, "What am I worth?" because I know that I value my own dignity more than that cup of matcha !!

Probably one of the worst matcha places in LA. I get that it's not sweetened to preserve the flavor but my matcha literally tasted like oat milk with a touch of matcha powder. It tasted terrible. Plus there was a ton of ice so for the price- not worth it. Parking is difficult to find. Avoid this place if you can.

Used to go to this place a lot when I lived in New York and so excited it's now in LA! Get the iced Suiteki matcha latte--smooth, creamy, refreshing on a hot day-- and watch them whisk the matcha right in front of you!

Lit love it love matcha if you know matcha and like matcha it shmack! Nice place to sit when it's not busy and study as well. A bit small of a space but it's well arranged if there's not a bustle of ppl to sit here and study. I like that it's quiet here as well... at least when I visited ...

Service was cool, nothing to complain about, only like 3 mins of interaction. Kettl has a great ambiance for sure, it's a beautifully designed space with a cozy and modern aesthetic, making it a nice place to sit and just hang around. Unfortunately, the actual tea and matcha doesn't live up to expectations. The matcha was clumpy and poorly prepared, which was disappointing, especially considering the other AMAZING matcha spots in the area: Camel, Maru and Damo etc. Right now, it feels more like a nice café to sit in rather than a place to actually get a good drink. Nice Spot, Mid Bev

Was crowded and the mood was great. Honestly a great place to meet new people and walk along the road. Drinks were banger. I'm glad to find another place which serves less sweet matcha and tea compared to the other coffee shops I've been to making it a stand out. The other reviews telling the quality of the matcha was off and in particular being clumpy I feel is mostly preference and I didn't find it a problem.

Matcha was clumpy and didn't taste like anything of note (not to indicate it needed to be sweeter, I'm strictly talking about the matcha taste). A little disappointing but they do offer a nice space to sit in, if you're into that. I would recommend Damo or Camel over this spot if you're looking to get a matcha drink.

Hours on yelp and apple maps say they're open till 7. Walk in at 6:05 being told they're not taking any orders anymore. Came from quite far, upset they were literally still open with several patrons inside. Fix your hours online or accommodate your what you're advertising!

Came the day after they opened and the staff was so friendly and informative with my questions and were able to explain the differences in their options. I got a cortado and ice cream bar and loved both! Definitely a real matcha spot worth checking out. The space itself is very nice and so relaxing. Will be coming back

The matcha at this place is extremely clumpy with no matcha flavor. This was not worth the wait. Better off getting matcha elsewhere. However, added another star for the nice ambiance.

The line was very long as expected for a newly open business. The service was straight to the point and efficient, nothing crazy. The matcha itself was very watery and weak. The milk options they use are all very weak and watery as well. I expected better from a place with many quality options but it seems like they skimp on the amount and have a bland product. There's many other options in LA and in the area that are much better.

wannabe matcha nerds, they are so snobby think they know it all.not welcoming at all only appealing to hipsters who want a cup and to be in a nice space lol! owner is a douche, rude and impolite worst experience at an la cafe and of course they are from ny lol

was super hyped seeing they just opened from ny but not worth line, taste like milk barley taste the matcha ive had alot matcha this is not one im comin back for , ill take community goods over this any day

Absolutely the tastiest, most complex, freshest tea in town. I want to work my way through the whole selection. My only complaint -- the incense (or other fragrances? -- in the shop. It's off putting.

matcha was okay. service was okay.... not a dog friendly place they would allow you to wait by the door if you have a dog and ask u to sit outside (on a small wooden bench drenched in the sun) ‍ imo, there are way better matcha places out there with good service and would allow your fur baby!