Recess is Indianapolis' first matcha cafe

What to order: It was a hard choice, tbh.

• The standard menu has matcha (made from powdered green tea leaves) and hojicha (made from roasted tea leaves) — or, yes, cold brew for the non-tea drinkers.
• Recess also regularly rotates its specials menu and, during my visit, I was torn between the sprinkle cookie matcha latte and matcha layered with lavender and lemonade.
• It was a gorgeous, warm day with the garage doors open and the picnic tables packed — so lemonade it was.

💭 Arika's thought bubble: The slight sweetness of the refreshingly tart lemonade was a perfect balance to the earthiness of the matcha.

• Pro tip: Don't skip the baked goods, provided by Three Doll's Cafe.

The vibe: So cool (and Gen Z coded) it would be intimidating for this millennial if the space weren't also exceedingly inviting and the staff friendly and welcoming.

Yes, and: Recess takes its tea seriously.

• Their in-house ceremonial matcha comes from small farms in Japan.

If you go: 902 E. 17th St., just blocks off the Monon Trail.

• Open 9am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday.