Very quick to get boba and located on the side of the Ave closer to my class…read more Ordering was done on the tablet and got my drink quick. Tasted good but I wish there was regular boba.

Very similar to Molly tea, I first tried Chayan in Vancouver, BC so I was thrilled when I learned…read morethat Chayan opened so close to where I work. I've tried a good amount of their menu, and will occasionally get the seasonal items like peach. Though I always revisit my favorites, which are the da hong pao tea frappe, the jasmine green milk tea, and the matcha green tea varieties. If you get the frappe, they top the whip cream to serve. Wait time can vary but generally it's about 5-10 mins to get your drink. There are some tables and seating but most people tend to grab n go.

Cute spot further down CapHill with a super friendly, passionate owner. They have 8 mochi donut…read moreflavors at a time. He had small sample cups at the front and was clearly excited about each of his flavors. They've also brought the gacha cups (random toys at the tearable bottom of a cup) to the Seattle area. Boba isn't anything special but the service and promising donuts are bonus points and worth the visit. Wintermelon Milk Tea w/ Boba - a classic wintermelon. Very sweet and refreshing. Unfortunately no sugar adjustments because I think wintermelon tea is sweet enough by itself. Boba was chewy and lightly marinated but a bit firm, hinting at being left out rather than undercooked. Room to improve but it's not a specialty boba spot which I'll acknowledge.

Super adorable store with an aesthetic to match! Originally I came here to try their mochi donuts…read morebut honestly, coming here for a weekend to just get some pictures with the donut backdrop and other store decorations doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. On the other wall there are some chairs set up with plush blind boxes that could definitely be used as props too. Aesthetic aside, I got these donuts to go so I'll definitely need to come back and try these donuts day off since next day donuts don't do it enough justice. The frosting on top of the cookies and creme donut is pretty thick-- dense white chocolate with just sprinkles of Oreo crumbs. For the chocolate donut I'm not sure what the topping is but it's a thinner and richer coat of chocolate compared to the cookies and cream. I instantly devoured them but haven't tried the other yet. I'm strongly looking forward to black sesame one!

Good spot to chill Easy order and fast service…read more Price is reasonable Cool carrier for your cup

Every time I'm in Seattle and spend time down in Capitol Hill, I always walk by this place and this…read moreweekend I finally had a chance to try it. You order on a big screen at the front (there are two) and just wait for your number to be called. I got the mango pineapple jasmine tea with bubbles, half sweet and it was pretty standard. There are seats inside (booth) and also stool seating by the window if you want to hang out and enjoy your tea there!

It's been over a year since the last time time I visited Atulea. There were lots of summer drinks…read moreavailable this time around that I hadn't seen before that looked quite enticing to order and try. I ordered the Iced Blueberry Pie Latte. My sister ordered the Iced Strawberry Shortcake Matcha. My friend ordered the Iced Sea Salt Creamy Matcha. All the drinks were great! The perfect amount of sweetness to these drinks. I was very pleased with the Iced Blueberry Pie Latte since I was a little worried I wouldn't like it. The customer service was great, yet again! The employees working were friendly and made ordering super easy.

Loveee the drink options here/ they have a really good variety for everyone!…read more There's tons of matcha options and coffee options as well as milk tea. I got their matcha cloud on top of jasmine tea and it was really good! Good quality matcha, paired perfectly with the jasmine tea. Not too sweet, I got it less sweet. Service was fast, there's a few small tables inside as well.

DRIP TEA @ SEATTLE…read more Parking is a little tough here since it's mostly street parking. Because it's downtown, it can be difficult to find a spot, but we were luckily able to find street parking about a block away. I'd recommend being prepared to do a few circles, you'll eventually find something. I absolutely love Drip Tea. I've been to this location a couple of times now, and I always get their Cookies & Cream blended drink. It's seriously so good. They add this hot-fudge-like sauce into the boba, so every sip is incredibly rich and delicious. If you're looking for more of a shake-style drink with boba, I highly recommend this one. If you're more into fruity or milky drinks, their mango green tea is another favorite of mine. You really can't go wrong with it, especially if you add boba. It also comes with mango bits, which makes it even better. Honestly, you can't miss with any of their drinks everything I've tried has been amazing. I also love the ambiance of this place. I could genuinely sit here all day. The space is pretty big, with plenty of tables to choose from, and they even have their own clothing line that you can browse while you're there. The staff are super friendly, and the music and overall vibe are amazing, very retro and really cool. I would definitely recommend stopping by this location. They also recently opened a new location in Bellevue, Washington, which is worth checking out as well. That one is a bit different since it's located in the middle of a food court, so you don't quite get the same vibe as the downtown Seattle location, but it's still a great option.

Good drinks. Menu appeared to be focused more on their crafted drinks so if you're looking for…read moresomething simple, this probably isn't the place. Fast and friendly service. Very minimalist interior. They do have games you can borrow if you want to sit and hang out. Street parking only.

this place is solid. i have good memories of it. this is the first place i ever got boba when i…read moremoved to seattle 9 years ago, and i go back occasionally every few years or so. i just want to leave a review specifically for the little stand they had at the recent u district street fair. after a long 1.5 hours there, i was on my way back to my car, and i saw the booth with no line this time that i passed. they had all my fav flavors, including oolong. i was so tired but i was like, ok, i bought my son some things that he wanted, i should just get something nice for myself, too. my son (3 y/o) protested bc he just wanted to go home. at first, i gave in and said yeah, i already spent too much money at this festival. but after i walked away, i thought, no, i'm tired and hot and i worked hard and i came all this way--i should get boba if i want it!! so i came back to the stand and said, "can i have an oolong tea?" and the very nice person at the stand looked me straight and steady in the eyes and said, "yes." she was very supportive and insistent that i have the tea for myself even if my 3 y/o insisted on just wanting to go home. it was arguably a small gesture, but it felt really good to have someone so confident and encouraging that i should do this nice, fun thing for myself. i drank the boba on the way home as my son fell asleep thank you!!!

Refreshing beverage in Seattle, Washington…read more.. We were walking around when we saw this boba shop near the Large Gate at the entrance to Chinatown. My niece suggested that we see if this place was actually Seattle Best Tea. The interior was crowded, so we thought that it must be a popular place. There were people standing in line and a small group sitting in the back of the shop. Service was efficient and polite. I was told that wintermelon tea cannot be served hot. That's ok... I can drink it with less ice on a chilly, cloudy afternoon. Since toppings were free, I got rainbow jelly. Yay! Thank you! We'll be back if we're in the area again!

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #104…read more I think this was the last boba shop on Capitol Hill I hadn't visited, mostly due to the location being down the hill in an area I don't normally go to often. I finally decided to visit over a weekend in December, as always to get an after lunch treat before heading back home. The interior is modern and well lit. While there's enough seating for ten people or so, it doesn't seem like a place that people hang out at for long. Original Milk Tea, 50% Sweet w/ Boba ($6.90) - This milk tea is made with Assam black tea, but the fruity notes don't really hit. Instead, the tea is more earthy and herbal, with a hint of mineral flavor from the brown sugar, and then a slight aftertaste of oat milk. (Note: I love how oat milk is the default and doesn't cost extra. It's great for people with lactose intolerance like me.) The milk tea is quite foamy due to being machine shaken before service, and with the mix of oat milk and tea, becomes thick, giving the drink a lot of body. The boba, unfortunately, is only average. The pearls are soaked for a while in sugar solution, giving a pleasing brown sugar sweetness and soft and bouncy exterior, but the interiors are too firm. Like far too firm, giving a certain grittiness and really impacting the texture. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 Social Tea serves some decent to good drinks. I personally prefer some other boba shops up the hill, but I certainly wouldn't say it was a bad visit. Note: Social Tea charges a 3% credit card fee. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Alright boba spot with cute decor. Convenient location, decent prices (for the basic drinks, at…read moreleast), and kind service. Not a ton of seating inside, but there's some space to do work, wind down, or chat. Overall fair prices and good for immediate area! Green Milk Tea w/ Boba - Boba was chewy but could be more flavorful. Cooked well but needs some marination. Tea was present, not too strong but could get floral hints. While I felt the balance between tea and milk was decent, I think the tea was watered down or tea leaves were reused a little much.

Stopped by on a whim mid-day Thursday. Vibe is minimalistic and clean. Only seating is a bar height…read moretable facing the window with about 10 seats. I ordered a matcha with strawberry and oatmilk. Base order comes with whole milk and the price was $8.54 after tax. Alternative milk options available were oat and soy for an additional $1.25. My total was $9.92 before tip. Only one person was working, but my drink was ready in under 5 minutes. I didn't watch them make it, so unclear if the matcha is a premade mix. They did ask for my sweetness preference. I got regular sweetness. Flavor wise, it was strawberry milk with a bit of matcha flavor. Not upset about it! Might try half sweet next time to see if the matcha comes through more. The strawberry puree seemed fresh (house made per their website). The price per volume is typical of the area (for a specialty flavored matcha latte with alternative milk at $0.40 to $0.50 an ounce). Comes in a 24 ounce cup. Most places don't have sizes beyond 16 ounces. I did appreciate that it wasn't filled to the brim with ice. I'll for sure go back anytime I want a large matcha and quick service.

I was excited to see popcorn chicken being offered here and also wanted to try a new boba milk tea…read moreplace in Capitol hill and this place seems promising. I came here around 6:30pm on a Tuesday and there was no wait at all. Popcorn chicken (3/5) The seasoning is very strong with a powerful cumin smell and flavor. The seasoning is also a bit heavy and tasted too salty to eat. I had to get paper towels to brush off the seasoning for this to be palatable. The texture is crispy and the chicken is soft and juicy. Hokkaido Milk Tea (2/5) This tea was a bit of a let down. I ordered it 25% sweet and less ice just the way I ordered it from countless other milk team shops. Unfortunately I didn't taste much tea flavor. There wasn't much aroma to the tea and it honestly tasted like watered down milk. The place seems very clean and is quiet with soft music.