[ Close ]

Tea ceremonies in Japan emerged during times of instability and uncertainty—when stillness was not a luxury, but a necessity. A way to return to the present, to sit, and to be.

We carry that spirit forward—offering tea as a space for attention and presence. A place to slow down, and to be here.

Open Tea

Tuesday - Sunday
10am-5pm

Reservations encouraged
Walk-ins welcome

Tea is served throughout the day in a steady meditative rhythm. Each seating offers a few directions led by our tea guides—choose, or simply follow. Always familiar, with something new to notice.

Each Open Tea seating is $30 per guest, all-inclusive, for unlimited steepings for up to 90 minutes. We are a no-tipping establishment.

Reservations

Informal Ceremony

Select Evenings at 7pm

A Guided Evening Tea Experience

Each gathering is shaped by a changing theme and the teas being served. A gentle social element is present—conversation may arise, or not. Each evening is distinct, unfolding in its own way.

Ceremonies are $50 per guest.

Reservations

Important to Know

At our house, tea is served tradidionally without sweetners or milks
There is no ICE or to-go cups here
Matcha is only served during select ceremonies and not during Open Tea

Tech-Free(ish)

No laptops
Phones on Silent
No screens at tea (e-readers ok)

Open Tea Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Current Teas

Vestibulum Ultrices
Congue Nisl
Tincidunt Euismod
Auctor Gravida
Molestie Vulputate
Tempor
Parturient
Nibh Ultricies
Aliquet Pellentesque
Rhoncus Tempor
Ullamcorper / Ornare
Porttitor Quisque
Lacinia
Bibendum Facilisis
Suspendisse Tristique
Viverra Dictum
Duis Convallis Et Congue
Semper Facilisis

Private Ceremony Bookings

To book learn more about booking a private tea ceremony for your group or otherwise, email us.

We have capacity for 12.

Approach

Our approach draws inspiration from traditional tea practices, but is not bound to any one lineage. It is our own expression—using tea as a way to cultivate attention, presence, and stillness.

Contact

For questions or to reach the manager, please email us.

We are located at 112 West 17th Street in Manhattan.

Last Updated 04.17.2026

SECOND HOUSE

TEA / CEREMONY

INSTAGRAM RESERVATIONS