Icha Tea is a relaxing and spacious tea shop in the middle of chaotic Chinatown. What is seemingly a small shop out front opens up as you continue to walk towards the back into a larger space filled with tables - perfect for anyone looking for a couple hours of downtime to do some work or to catch up with a friend.
Icha Tea has a simple menu with just a few teas - which they steep right in front of you. I got an unsweetened roasted oolong tea without milk and with grass jelly which was refreshing and strong in the tea flavour.
The front counter where the teas are brewed is quite small and gets pretty hectic with several staff members trying to make teas at once - a contrast to the zen working space in the back. My initial order was made with milk, but the staff were quick to remake my drink. As this place grows more popular, I hope the store creates a more streamlined operation upfront in order to improve their service and efficiency levels.