It’s no secret that coffee is becoming more popular with Tokyo’s young crowds than traditional teas, but this contemporary parlor is on a mission to change that. The tea equivalent of third-wave coffee shops (which prioritize the quality of taste), Tokyo Saryo has evolved the art of making tea to one that’s actually akin to pour-over coffee. It’s all about what they call “hand drip tea”: carefully pouring hot water over tea leaves using coffee-style hand drippers. Yes, it’s pretty unusual, but it results in the cleanest brew. Start with the tea-tasting experience, where you’ll compare the flavor profiles of different single-origin varieties.