Zen Cha Matcha

My partner and I’m so glad to have found sound quality matcha & delicious homemade treats outside NYC. We travel from Rockland County every weekend to enjoy the calm and zen environment of the tea room. We’ve become close w/ Dan and MJ and have shared many wonderful conversations. This spot doesn’t disappoint.

I drive 40 minutes and bear 5 pm traffic JUST to be able to catch this place before it closes ❤️ I will never drink any other grade of matcha again!!! Each drink is better than the last+The atmosphere is soo completely perfect. And I got a cute little sonny angels sticker the first time I went. Super relaxing and the staff is warm 🫶🏽🫶🏽

Update: you gotta try the coffee they import from Kyoto! It is sublime. So complex with many layers, including floral notes Love this place and the staff. I come almost daily for a little Zen and the best matcha. They take their craft very seriously! The donuts and the cheesecake are also magnificent

My friend and I both went to Zen Cha Matcha for the first time last week… needless to say I couldn’t stop thinking about the strawberry matcha for a week. I just got into matcha, and it’s really only been Starbucks and this local cafe we have in town. This was my first time having a specialty matcha. I would tell anyone who has been skeptical or wary of trying matcha to try it from here. I went back today and had to share to everyone JUST HOW AMAZING it is. I live in Greenwich so the drive is never far, but of course i-95 traffic is always horrible. Even so, I will gladly take the traffic just to have my strawberry matcha. It is pricey, but for the quality and deliciousness of the drink, it is SOOO WORTH IT! Happy to know I’ve got this so close to home — without needing to go into the city.

This place is such a zen vibe. The best matcha I’ve had and tastes just like true ceremonial grade matcha in Japan. I don’t have a favorite because I love them all! Today’s matcha latte was their miso caramel one and it’s just the right amount of sweetness. Don’t miss out on their baked goods - my fave is the matcha glazed donut. So so yummy. This place truly feels like you are stepping into Kyoto. So happy to have them in town!!!

I wish I could live at Zen Cha Matcha, it’s so amazing. Drinks are phenomenal. Desserts are phenomenal. You can tell by the menu that everything has been well-curated and handcrafted with options depending on what experience the customer is looking for. And the ambience is the perfect set to match. The owner and staff are all so kind, if you get a chance to chat with them you can tell they have a such a passion for their trade.

Zen Cha is awesome! I want to try other items, but the strawberry matcha latte is just so good that I order it every time. The staff is very friendly and I like the music they play. Sometimes they have specials, such as a tiramisu latte (as amazing as it sounds). Nice “healthier” dessert options like chocolate sourdough cookies and matcha brownies with no refined sugars. What a great addition to the community and I wish Zen Cha continued success.

My favorite matcha spot ever! Great quality and taste! Pricey but so worth it because you truly are getting the yummiest matcha 💚💚

Zen Cha Matcha is a cafe specializing in matcha elixirs with tea snacks and sweets. They've taken roots in Darien Commons surrounded by other shops and businesses. I spoke to Dan, one of the owners of Zen Cha Matcha on the phone a week before I made a visit trying to obtain more information on their establishment and looking for tea ceremony opportunities. I learned that they have an upcoming bamboo carving class, tomorrow actually and an Ikebana class on Valentine's Day with limited seats available. We arrived more than a couple of hours after opening and they've not even had a chance to re-stock their counter with breads and donuts. They have been receiving guests non-stop since our arrival. The whole cafe is pretty much an experience. You can watch the matcha be prepared in a step by step process before it is added to your beverage to complete the elixir; or while it is being prepared, have a seat at the tatami mat (if vacant) to listen and enjoy the Japanese Lofi Zen Garden playlist playing in the store. Today I am trying a couple of their matcha beverages, Pink Coconut Matcha and Sakura Salted Honey Matcha while being delighted to be at their wonderful shop!! I consumed the former in store and could really taste the coconut water. It was quite refreshing. I took a few sips of the latter tasting the distinct flavor of honey and took it to-go. The donut was coated with matcha glaze and had hints of banana. I also tried the chocolate vegan bread which I loved very much. I was also surprised by the matcha tiramisu. I hadn't expected there would be such a choice. Who knew mascarpone cheese and matcha marries well! There are a few items for sale such as matcha bowls, tea accessories, snacks and more. I am so happy they are in Connecticut and can't wait to return!

My friend and I stopped in this super cute cafe. I got the miso matcha caramel latte and it was so good! Although on the sweeter side, the combo of flavors hit the spot. The cafe itself was also quiet, clean and feeling zen. They even have a traditional table chabudai that you may choose to sit down at and enjoy your tea. I would definitely go back to try their other fun drink concoctions!

Matcha was good. Baked items were good. Here's the issue: a plain matcha (matcha and water) and one small donut was almost 16.00. I am happy to pay for quality; however, if you charge these prices, please provide a level of service that one would expect with a $16 Matcha tea and small donut. The Matcha tea was served in a plastic cup. No option for real glassware. There was nowhere to really sit. The donut was served in a paper bag, and when I requested a knife to cut to share with my friend, there were no knives so we ended up using our fingers. Also, there was no access to the bathroom. Very rarely have I been in a dining environment, where there is not a bathroom for clientele.