Nagare
The signature Pearl 40 drink,jasmine pearl tea with vanilla, espresso, milk, and pistachio,sounds like chaos but tastes like revelation, perfectly embodying this venue's fusion philosophy. Housed in a Georgian building opposite Spitalfields Market, the space marries period features like the original fireplace with minimalist Japanese aesthetics. The rotating guest roasters keep coffee enthusiasts engaged while the matcha and hojicha lattes satisfy tea purists. The compact space with window seating creates intimacy, though the popularity means queues during market days. The yuzu cheesecake and miso caramel shortbread show how Japanese flavors can enhance rather than overwhelm European pastry traditions.
What's Great
✓ Signature Pearl 40 drink combines jasmine tea and espresso in beautiful Japanese ceramics
✓ Historic Georgian building with period fireplace creates unique London-Japanese fusion
Keep in Mind
× Compact space with only window seating means expect queues and potential standing room
Christoff's Tip:
Queue at 8:15am weekdays to secure window seating and perfect your morning cortado game
