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Photo: Official Business / Welcome to Chinatown Spotlight

Chinatown / Lower East Side · Manhattan TEA HOUSE

Soft Hours

柔時閑堂
119 Hester St, Store B, New York, NY 10002
$6.00 – $9.00
Why it stands out
Soft Hours brings a serene, minimalist Song Dynasty tea aesthetic to Hester Street. Known for its tranquil wood interior, curated studio ceramics, and historical tea preparations like Diancha (whipped powdered tea), it offers a respite from the bustle of Chinatown and the Lower East Side.

Song Dynasty Inspired Chinese Tearoom & Café

清饮 Tea (To dwell with tea is to cultivate oneself 以茶修身)

Gongfu bowl steeps served with custom tea tasting notes in our Chinatown tearoom.

果子 Confections (Where bitterness ends, sweetness begins 苦尽甘来)

Botanical pastries, osmanthus amber candies, and savory scallion scones crafted for contemplative tea pairings.

Photos & Atmosphere

Photography sourced from Official Business / Welcome to Chinatown Spotlight.

About & Verification

Curated Focus: Quiet Song Dynasty aesthetics, Diancha whipping, contemplative tea

Walk-In Status: Walk-in welcome; reservations available for special sessions

Reservation Policy: Walk-in welcome for tea bar; reservations available for special tasting sessions

Operating Hours: Check current hours

Pricing Model: $6.00 – $7.00 handcrafted botanical confections · $7.50 – $9.00 in-house tea service

Operating Status: Active (Chinatown / Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Selection & Verification Standard: Moonoh includes independent or specialist tea destinations where tea itself is the primary reason to visit. We exclude bubble tea chains, hotel afternoon tea, reservation-only tasting rooms, and cafés where tea is secondary. Verified first-party tea program, direct-trade sourcing, and active walk-in service.
Last Verified: September 2026

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