Northeast Tea House

Go to northeast tea house if you're looking for teas served authentically! Cannot recommend this place enough for not only their top tier matcha (that they mill themselves) but also their ambiance. They highly recommend putting away phones, tablets, and laptops to just enjoy being in the moment. Each table comes with an inset heated kettle, that they preset for you to match whatever tea you order. They give you strict instructions on how to prepare your tea (for example: every consecutive steep, you add another 5 seconds to the steeping time). I love their matcha! I get all my matcha powder from this place because I know it's sustainably sourced and milled fresh. The owner also hosts matcha classes if you're interested in learning more about the history and current practices on matcha farming! Love this place and highly recommend checking it out!

So many different variations of house milled matcha available and the of quality is amazing. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. If you go there - note that the matcha served is not a latte (with milk or sweetener) and the ambiance is limited screens (no laptops). They recommended Yabukita as a good starter and I loved it. I have purchased 5 more tins of different kinds to try.

Please try their matcha if you're a big matcha fan who has a high standard for quality -- this store doesn't disappoint. The barista showed me three types of matcha and the cans of matcha powder. They are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about tea when I asked about it. I knew the matcha is good from the vibrant green color unlike the matcha you typically find online with a yellowish brown color. The matcha doesn't disappoint -- without any milk or sweetener, it tastes perfect with beautiful aromatic notes.

Super fun spot! I'm not a huge fan of matcha but that's what we came to try and for those who love matcha this is like heaven! Love the vibe inside and the traditional floor seating (they also have regular seats and tables as well). They make all the matcha with just matcha and water so it really gives the full unfiltered matcha experience. I also didn't realize that there are different kinds of matcha with different flavor profiles so it was interesting to see that. The staff was nice and helpful in deciding what matcha to try and overall a great experience!

Tried out Northeast Teahouse for a date and can say it's definitely a great spot for close conversations. They serve traditional Chinese gong fu tea, which if you've never tried before, I highly recommend. It is a bit pricey, but that comes with the curated selection of teas, rotating specials, and the option to enjoy your tea gong fu style. The inside is very peaceful with a coral fish tank in the center of the teahouse. They also have extra seating if you want to host larger gatherings or experience traditional Chinese tea making. The staff are friendly and gave me some great recommendations that I really enjoyed. It's a pretty unique place and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

great place to meet up with friends and try a variety of new teas and treats. got there house milled matcha which was amazing! I felt instantly relaxed walking into the space and lost track of time after a few pots of tea with friends.

Definitely a place to come to if you're a matcha aficionado as the operate one of the only mills in the nation! Located in the very walkable part or northeast you can stop in and try a whole host of fresh brewed teas and sip on them for hours at any of their tables each stationed with an electric kettle to keep your tea warm. There's even traditional floor seating and you can purchase or bring your own tea pet to pour your tea over. I appreciate the signage asking patrons to keep the space relaxing and free from laptops. There's also a well kept aquarium for you to lose thought in as you relax with your tea. I stopped in and picked up the white tea sakura lemonade and really enjoyed it. It is a seasonal drink so I recommend coming in soon to get it before it's gone!

I really enjoyed this spot! At first I thought $6 for tea seemed a bit much but it's a 16oz pot and is worth it. The tea is really good and full of flavor. The pastries were great. They heated up the banana bread for me. The ambiance is the best part tho! There's a lovely low lying, wooden communal table under the window. This is a place to relax! Not a place to work. I love their policy of no laptops or tablets and limited cell phone usage. Decor is great with very nice, quality stoneware tea sets for purchase. They'd make great gifts for someone special who really appreciates tea. Parking is a challenge in this area but paid spots are available on the street, in a small lot around the corner, and in ramps.

Best Matcha and Tea House in Twin Cities I've been looking for a lower caffeine alternative to coffee and was recently turned on to the health benefits of green tea. When a friend told me that the Northeast Tea House in NE Mpls has the "best tea anywhere", I had to try it. It did not disappoint. Located near East Hennepin and University Ave, the Tea House offered sushi bar style seating where you can watch them make your tea, traditional tables or even a Japanese style tea table with comfy floor seating and warmers for your hot water. The service was friendly, patient and instructive, especially for those of us whose only experience with tea comes from a box in the pantry or a 16oz can from Kwik Trip. If you'd like to buy a gift for the tea snob in your life, they have a nice selection of tea sets, dried teas and tins of matcha. The matcha pairs well with the zen of the large aquarium - if you really want to escape.

This place is the real deal. If you want to enjoy a cup of well appointed matcha using the traditional Japanese method, I recommend checking out. It's intimate, lovely and perfect for solo or small group. Friendly staff makes it all worth it.

Northeast Tea House is a special place, really unlike anything else in the Twin Cities. You can experience Gongfu tea service here, where you're given a kettle and your selection of tea leaves to repeatedly steep and drink small cups of. It's a very shareable experience, and one any tea lover should try. They are also one of just two matcha mills in the US, making it a must-stop for matcha fans as well. If neither of these are quite what you're looking for, they also offer single cups of tea, iced tea, and baked goods that punch way above their weight. They encourage a screen-free environment here, creating a serene and grounded an environment. It's the perfect place to (quietly) catch up with a friend, or bring a book to read.

The peaceful tranquility of this place is alluring in itself. I like the rule no laptops and other peripherals are allowed. The ambience was great; feels like you are in a teahouse in japan. The yellow tea i had was great. The matcha cheesecake was amazing wish it was bigger. The price point was not too bad about $6-7 for 6oz. Unfortunately, parking can be a challenge...there is some public street and parking ramps. However don't let it discourage you from going; it is a great first date spot!

My husband surprised me with a trip to this tea house and Oh My Goodness I am in love! The staff was so pleasant and introduced me to different teas, showed me how they steep their tea, and even showed me how they process their own Matcha. I was in a really low mental space and the ambiance and tea really lifted my spirits. I plan to visit until I drink my way through the menu! So very satisfied with my visit today. I really needed it!

Enjoyed the teas and ambiance. Service was friendly and helpful. Lots of variety. They do not have any sweeteners or milks. Will deff come back to try their matcha and do some reading. Street parking.

There's a gorgeous fish tank here that sets the calm vibe. It makes it great to drink tea and have a little bite to eat. The tea is perfectly made and the moon cakes were a nice treat on the side.

Ambiance was beautiful, food and drinks were just amazing!!! Service was so good, Kaden( hope that's how you spell it) was so nice and just made the experience so much fun!! Taught us all about tea and matcha and truly knew the background of every tea we asked about. Such a clean atmosphere too!!

In-house milled matcha was excellent. Really appreciated that it wasn't pre-sweetened. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful, the menu was a little confusing at first but they will explain it. Good tea selection. They have iced and hot teas. Nice ambiance, will definitely go back.

This is a great tea experience for those wanting an authentically prepared drink with a very zen ambiance. For matcha lovers, they mill their matcha in house where you can watch! I can imagine this is any tea lover's dream spot in Minneapolis. The tea and desserts are top notch -- it can be hard to find more authentic Asian foods and drinks but I feel like this place definitely fills that gap. I ordered the iced single house-milled matcha "Samidori" flavor and it was basically what I anticipated: matcha over ice. I usually enjoy a matcha latte with sweetener but I did know what to expect before coming. I wouldn't say my palate is refined enough to be able to discern different matcha flavors so I can't speak too much on that, but the description of the flavor profile was "Apple, rose water, pastry." My friend ordered an iced "Silly Rabbit" (Yunnan Yellow Tea w/ Lychee and Soursop Syrups) and that one was my favorite. It tasted kind of like a peach green tea lemonade from Starbucks, but fresher. We also ordered the chocolate chip banana bread (yum!) and melon and yuzu mochi. I was pleasantly surprised with the mochi. I had never had the yuzu flavor, but it was a citrus-like flavor and I really liked it! The place itself is well decorated and feels like you stepped into a whole different atmosphere than the bustling and busy construction-filled streets outside. They have nice, calming music playing inside as well as a big fish tank with cool fish. It's a very relaxing space to be in. They had a long table with floor cushions for people to sit on and there are tea pots placed on every table there. I don't know too much about tea and its serving practices, but I can see how tea enthusiasts would feel right at home at Northeast Tea House.

What a gem!!! I'm a "matcha latte from a local coffeehouse" girlie, but the employees here made their more traditional tea options so accessible to me! They are so educated about matcha and what you might enjoy the most, and don't judge you if you've only ever had matcha with milk, too! :) I had an iced drink that was matcha with a white tea base, and I did really love it. Also, it is so remarkably peaceful inside it felt like walking into a spa. I wish I was local to have such a "breath of fresh air" afternoon treat nearby locally!

A lovely and unique tea house for the Twin Cities. Great place to relax and enjoy a conversation. It was busy when we were there and took awhile to get our tea but there was only one worker there (the only reason for my 4 out of 5 stars). However tea is not something to be rushed so go with that in mind and you won't be disappointed. We went with our son and he didn't get too bored thanks to the large fish tank. They have a wide variety of tea and our black tea tastes delicious. Will hopefully be back for a date night with my wife.

Wonderful spot to chill and have refreshing tea and satisfying Japanese mochi. Friendly service and knowledgeable staff who knows about tea

Literally the best Tea experience I've ever even heard of much less experienced in the USA. Minnesota...you are sooooo fortunate to have this Tea House.

This was such a cool find and it reminded me exactly of the tea-houses that you find in Asia! Of note, the place is more of a place to have meetings with others and they request that laptops aren't used here (I was originally going to come here earlier in the day to get some work done, but I saw the notice and decided to stop by a bit later). They have a ton of different teas to choose from and a lot of seating. I went with the Matcha - they serve really truly authentic matcha here and I didn't realize it wouldn't be sweet, but the owner was so nice to give me a free mochi on the house to balance between the tastes of sweet and savory which I thought was a very kind gesture. I hope to come back one day to spend time and it'd be a nice place to journal, read, or hangout with friends!

My girlfriends and I met up on a Sunday afternoon for tea time. I did the gongfu tea service with white tea. A few friends got Matcha with dessert and small pots of their own tea. It was a fun way to catch up and chit chat the afternoon away. There were a few other small groups in there as well. The counter service was very helpful and knowledgeable to help us pick out our beverages of choice. If you sign up for their email list on their website you get a 20% off coupon to use. So glad Yelp Elite introduced me to this hidden gem!

Update for 2022, we love to stop here monthly for a gong fu tea service and I love seeing how steady their patronage has been. On a weekend we have had to cram into a spot since they've been so full. We have a few gift cards here so we'll continue to stop by but I am eternally sad that they don't have vegan vitals any longer. Their mochi is made with gelatin and none of their baked goods have been dairy free when I ask, I loved their mochi before and I don't believe they always used to make them with gelatin (you can tell because there's marshmallow like filling). Anyway, I hope their snack menu gets a more inclusive update soon since I don't plan on returning after our gift cards run out. I love the small tea samplings you can buy! I crave the sticky rice tea all the time and the tea cakes make amazing gifts.

This was my first visit to this place, despite not living all that far from it. As a tea aficionado, I felt silly having not known about it. I had my backpack with me when I entered and was told that they don't allow laptops. I'd read that on the door on my way in. I don't bring my computer with me, so I didn't feel anything about this rule. I did appreciate that they had it, though, because it means that the space would be quiet and full of good energy. I ordered an iced Osmanthus black and went to my table to wait for my friend to arrive. This tea is exactly what tea is supposed to be: Delicious and infusing my cells with a goodness that cannot be found with any other beverage. Tea is a Food of the Gods, as far as I'm concerned. After my friend came in, I got a Silly Rabbit. This, too, was gift to my palate. My friend got a min-tea service of a Pu'er. She loved it, too. The tea and energy of this place is so welcoming and refreshing. I felt energized by the tea, my friend, and the atmosphere of the shop. I will be back. If you appreciate a quiet place to savor divine teas, this is your place.

Very cool tea spot. Their matcha was delicious! The powder is a bit pricey but you're definitely getting what you pay for! Loved the sitting area with the cushions.

A true tea lover's spot. I avoided coming here for a long time because I thought it was matcha only, which didn't interest me, but their tea menu is in fact much more extensive. The tea is perfectly steeped and ready to enjoy quickly from the small cups. It has flavor! Discernible fruit or toasted rice or grass or milky notes. Most tea served at coffee shops is scalded, over steeped or too much leaf to water ratio, and therefore bitter or tannic. It's an afterthought to a coffee focused service, which is what makes a tea house like Northeast so special. Another remarkable thing about this business is the focus on enjoying the experience. Patrons are not on their laptops - there is no in house wifi. People are socializing, or reading, or counting how many hermit crabs are in the aquarium. To serve only tea and not be a work spot - two great ways to swim against the tide and it hasn't stopped them from being successful.

I love Northeast TeaHouse! There are so many amazing and unique options, the matcha is top tier quality with their own matcha mill, the service was great, employees were patient, kind, and great at explaining everything. There are delicious treats at a fairly low price point. The environment is calm and quiet, perfect place to relax, enjoy tea, and take your mind off of busy life. Northeast TeaHouse is a really special place in the Twin Cities.

I had a wonderful experience at Northeast Tea House. I was there for a meeting and loved the ambiance. The ambiance and aesthetics of the space were calming and beautiful. I love that they have a community table and lots of smaller tables to sit at. Each table has its own kettle so you can experience the authentic Gongfu tea service. I had a delicious white tea and tried their house milled matcha. While I'm not really a matcha person, it was surprisingly good. If you like matcha, you HAVE to try their matcha. I also tried some of their baked goods including their mochi and homemade cookies. I would highly recommend. They also have a beautiful selection of tea gift sets and host events for the community. I will definitely be back soon! PARKING: there is ample street parking nearby, but the construction is heavy in this area right now.

If you like tea, want to learn more about tea, or take tea very seriously- this is your place. It is one of three places in the US that grinds their own Macha, so of course we had to try that. This is serious Macha- earthy and complex. They have multiple varieties you can try. When ordering, pair it with one of the mochi. I really want to go back and explore more of their offerings. Lots of offerings and super friendly service that will walk you through everyone. It is a very calming space. They ask that you leave your screens behind. And you will appreciate. Take in the ambience and relax. What a relaxing wonderful spot .

Loved the vibe of the place. Perfect place to relax and chat with someone special. The tea was great and they have their own matcha grinder.

I enjoy visiting tea shops all over the country from Seattle to New York and the smallest niches in New Jersey. The decor of this place was really comforting and they had a traditional table for enjoying a pot of tea amongst groups. I tried the LaoShan tea and it was delicious. Chocolatey and nutty notes are my weakness. However, I was really put off by the lack of hygienic practices of this place. I ordered a bag of the laoshan tea to enjoy at home and the cashier didn't wash her hands after handling cash/cards/etc. and STUCK HER BARE HAND into the tea canister to scoop out tea into the bag. I don't even do that at home! I always use a tea scoop! I know the germs will get burned off from the hot water I'll be using but what if I decided to cold brew? Those hand germs would definitely still be present in my cup of tea!! Please retrain your staff in handling customer products for consumption.

So zen here. I feel so relaxed after visiting this place. The staff is pretty knowledgeable about their tea. I tried two different matcha teas and had the matcha cheesecake. The Mill City Blend had hints of nori and was a little bit umami. The sami was my favorite as it was more of a classic matcha taste.

If you're looking for a cozy spot to sip on some delicious tea and zen. Northeast Tea House is the perfect place for you! I visited this charming tea house many times and was blown away by the amazing atmosphere and fantastic selection of teas. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome from the friendly staff. The decor is beautiful and creates a relaxing ambiance that is perfect for a peaceful afternoon. The menu is extensive and features a wide variety of teas. I opted for a few varieties, which was perfectly brewed and had just the right amount of sweetness. I also tried one of their scones and it was divine - buttery and flaky, just like a scone should be! Overall, Northeast Tea House is a wonderful spot that I will definitely be returning to. The service is impeccable, the tea selection is impressive, and the atmosphere is so cozy and inviting. If you're a tea lover like me, this place is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommend!

Knowledge of each of teas, their quality and service, and absurdly good value. This place is firing on all cylinders and instantly became a regular spot for my wife and I when we want to relax and share a pot.

This is the perfect place to relax, engage in the calming ritual of tea preparation, put away the phones and laptops, and take out a treasured book instead. The teashop is brightly lit, filled with plants and comfortable floor cushions, and has gentle music playing in the background, ensuring a wonderful respite from a busy life. I had the white silver needles tea in the gongfu style, added the gentle scent of ume kado wafting from the bowl of white ash next to me, and all conditions were set to decompress and immerse myself in a good novel. I highly recommend stopping in every once in a while for not only a great cup of tea (or ten!) but also to relax and decompress.

I went to Northeast Tea House for first time this weekend, and it is just an incredible and relaxing experience. The whole shop has a calming and mindful aesthetic that just elevates the whole tea enjoying experience to the next level. They have a Japanese style chabudai table which adds a nice touch as well. The staff was professional and incredibly knowledgeable about their teas and the whole art of tea making. I particularly enjoyed their house ground matcha, of which they have many varieties. The matcha was creamy, yet earthy, and is like none other that you'd find here in the cities. It was so good, I ended up buying a tin to take and make at home! Overall, I highly recommend this place as a great place to unwind, and enjoy great tea, either by yourself or with friends. I'll be back soon to try their many other varieties of tea.

My cousin was in town, so we decided to meet for a cup of tea. Of course this was the first place I thought of--it's a unique little slice of chill for those who appreciate tea and tea culture. The service is great--it's very personalized, and the knowledgeable staff will never steer you wrong. I also wanted my cousin to experience gongfu. (It's the perfect way to appreciate a complex tea or to have a lingering conversation, so exactly right for a small reunion.) We loved seeing how the aged white tea that we'd selected evolved over each brewing: color, aroma, and flavor notes all changed. We also loved the beautiful decor, which included the display of items for purchase. With plenty of organic materials, the whole shop has a very serene and warm feel. Stop by sometime, and don't forget to pick up some tea to brew at home--they even have purple tea!

A wonderful location and a perfect spot of calm within the busy city! Sit down here and enjoy a perfect cup of tea with someone or by yourself. Their mochi is fantastic and the staff is super friendly. The perfect place for a break in your day!

The tea was amazing, it was very nice to have tea with my parents and have a conversation. The prices were a bit high for tea, but I think the overall experience of it and quality of tea is definitely worth it if you enjoy tea. The Ambiance was okay, I did go during a weekend so it was busy. Highly recommend going during a weekday if you want a little more less chaos, peace, and quiet. I will say the customer service was okay too, I'm definitely NOT a tea expert and it was my first time here, so I wasn't sure what to order or how to. When I told the employee about this, they didn't really help me understand how their tea system/menu works and what tea is best for certain situations or taste and health benefits. So we were kinda just forced to guess on one and hope it was good, which luckily it was.

Not many sweets for tea but tea is good. Nice place to meet someone and chat. Slow service.

One word for this place: REFRESHING! Take off your jacket, turn your phones on silent, and let yourself be overcome by the ease that this tea shop will surely make you feel. I was looking for a tea shop to pop into for a little midday break and found Northeast Tea House on Yelp. Wow, am I so thankful that I did! As you enter the shop, there's a sign that gently informs all that enter to keep their phones on silent to preserve the peaceful atmosphere of the shop (I loved this small detail and how tuned in they were to the small details). After a quick review of the menu and help from the employee up front (who was also very down to earth, and had a calming presence), I decided to try their traditional matcha which is milled. Fun fact: this tea shop is one out of only 3 in the U.S. that had the machine to mill matcha...which also played a part in me decided to order it. On the side, I decided to order carrot cake (a cheat treat from my normal vegan diet). The milled matcha was very rich, and earthy; which was balanced out when paired with the sweet carrot cake. The entire dining experience was quiet/ peaceful and rejuvenating. A couple things to note about visiting: 1. This spot has a *ton* of tea pot offerings on their menu, so I think it'd be a great spot to go with another person or a small group 2. The drink selection is very traditional; they don't have sweeteners but the experience and tasting the teas authentically (as well as maybe adding a dessert) sweeten the experience Coming to this place was a treat in and of itself, and I'm so grateful that I could visit while I was in Minneapolis!

An Excellent little gem if you are looking for Asian style tea... the house made matcha is an exceptionally smooth cup. I doubt there is even a single other place in the City offering gung fu service. Very pleasant atmosphere. If you think that Asian style service and flavors might appeal to you, this is a must stop. The server was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. High quality products coupled with High quality service makes for a very enjoyable experience.

We are all craving new experiences during this pandemic. We are craving the feeling of being transported to another place. Considering all this the Northeast Tea House offers both as well as a wonderful selection of authentic tea and freshly milled Matcha. The owner has curated a beautiful selection of teas and his knowledge of the origins and the process is impressive. But what you will notice is the passion. The Tea House evokes a sense of calm, with good social distancing and a feeling of a meditative retreat. It's just what we need among the chaos of the world. We look forward to the day when we can grab a good book and sit back and relax while enjoying our tea. The neighborhood will not be disappointed.

An absolute treasure. I had some time to kill before my flight and decided to stop into this tea shop. The service was friendly and very knowledgeable on all the teas. I ordered an iced matcha, a favorable hot white tea, and their homemade (and absolutely delicious) matcha cheesecake. All three were great picks! Perfect ambiance to read, sit back, and relax. Relaxing place and the fish tank is gorgeous to look at it. If I'm ever in the Minneapolis area, this will be one of my must stops. It should be yours as well!!

Omg I ABSOLUTELY loved this place! I was visiting my parents and came across this on Yelp and just HAD to try it. They really do make the green tea right in front of you, which I had never seen before so it was super cool. Andres, it definitely tastes different, just so creamy. Then I saw the matcha cheesecake so naturally I had to try that ahahaha it was awesome. The entire place is just so zen. And obviously so Instagram-worthy haha I can't wait to come back to Minneapolis to bring my husband. He loves green tea so I'm sure he'll love it.

This place just exudes zen vibes . The tea menu is very thorough and there is even an area to sit traditionally on the ground with pillows. Great tasting tea and relaxing music. Will be back with my other tea-loving friends!

I think I say every business in Northeast is a gem, but there are so many that I truly treasure. Northeast Tea House is definitely one of them. From their site: Northeast Tea House is "one of only two operating matcha mills in the country and mill daily. This makes our matcha incredibly smooth and creamy, free of the astringency of lower quality or older matcha." Ok, that's incredible. I have tried their matcha and I agree, there is a smoothness and freshness to it that I've only experienced in Japan. They sell accessories and many other types of tea too, and Simon himself is so informative if you want to learn more. They even have raw pu'er tea! Additionally, they serve really cute and delicious snacks like mochi, matcha cheesecake, pecan pie bites and much more. They also offer experiences like tea ceremonies, and classes like silk painting. Drop by sometime; it's so cute and tranquil inside too!