I went here to catch up with a friend after being out-of-town for several weeks. It was such a warm and inviting spot to just hang out and chat. Actually, the friend I met there was 9 months pregnant and she happened to jokingly ask the tea guy what she could drink to help with labor. He did give her two recommendations and even let her smell the tea before making a final choice (something they customarily let you do). I love how knowledgeable the staff is about the tea selections AND only time will tell if the herbal firecracker works its magic for my friend :)
This was my first time going to Macha, so I had the iced tea of the day: their house blend black tea. Usually I have to add a ton of sweetner to my tea because I'm not a huge fan, but there was no need to in this case (a testimony to the freshness of their teas!). My friend who opted for steeped, hot tea got the benefit of one free refill...pretty good for the price and quality of tea.
Macha is a must during a warm summer day! (And be sure to sit on the grass while sipping on your drink.) I will be back to try the hot coffee once fall kicks in :)