Really enjoyed my visit to T4! I tried the Lemon Black Tea and it was super refreshing -- a nice…read morebalance of citrus and tea flavor, not too sweet, and perfect for a hot day. The drink tasted fresh and the staff were friendly as well. Definitely coming back to try more drinks!

Service here is incredibly slow and the drinks aren't even worth the wait. Another customer waiting…read morefor his order had to request a cancellation and refund since he couldn't wait any longer and had to leave. It's a wonder to me how this place has such positive reviews. Note: we visited several months ago and haven't returned since hence a recent transaction would be difficult to find.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #95…read more I loved the Rabbit Rabbit Tea in LQA from my very first visit. It firmly sits at my #2 favorite boba shop out of the 91 places I've visited in and around Seattle. I found out that they had another location in Issaquah and I made it a point to visit after hiking in the area over the weekend. This particular location shares a storefront with a Taiwanese restaurant, One N Half Lab, which I will definitely have to try in the future. This means there's plenty of seating, making it a great place to relax while sipping on drinks. Ordering is simple on the kiosk right in front, and unlike many other boba shops in the area, employees are available for questions. Iron Buddha Thick Milk Tea, 50% Sugar, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($6.90) - We were told that the "thick milk tea" is much richer than the normal milk tea due to the addition of cheese foam in the drink. That's pretty accurate. This drink is extremely luscious and rich, but the problem with cheese foam is that it completely takes over the entire drink, making it taste like the stinky and salty cheese. That's why it's usually used as a topping rather than being mixed in from the start. The delicate Iron Buddha flavors are unfortunately completely obliterated here. Thirty percent ice isn't quite enough to completely cool down the drink, although it's almost there. Unlike the Rabbit Rabbit in Seattle, this location doesn't offer honey boba and instead only has either regular boba or brown sugar. For this drink we went with the regular, which is definitely on the softer end of things, with a soft velvety exterior but an interior that's nice to chew on. It's definitely from a long soak in a sugar solution, making the pearls quite sweet. It's not too soft to be unlikable. Milk Tea Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 3.5/5 Japanese Buckwheat Milk Tea, 25% Sugar, 30% Ice w/ Brown Sugar Boba ($6.45) - I usually love drinking true teas only (as opposed to tisanes), but i make an exception for buckwheat. The buckwheat tea that Rabbit Rabbit serves is exceptional. It's smooth, rich, nutty and toasty in flavor with the right thickness from the addition of creamer that doesn't overwhelm the flavor. I typically find that Rabbit Rabbit's brown sugar boba is sweeter than honey or regular boba, so I get the drink less sweet, in this case 25% sugar. It adds up to about the same sweetness level as 50% with the other boba types. The brown sugar boba is very soft, much more so than the normal boba with an exterior being almost too soft, approaching mushy, but somehow also has a bit of a grainy feel on the tongue. It doesn't feel great on the tongue but is fine to chew through. Milk Tea Rating: 5/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 Unfortunately I don't think this Rabbit Rabbit is nearly as good as the one in Queen Anne. It's still probably a good choice for Issaquah, and considering that they serve some really delicious looking Taiwanese food, I'd certainly return. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Perfect snacky place to get boba and satisfy a bit of hunger. The portion sizes are a bit small for…read morewhat you pay for, but it is tasty and cooked well. The boba is delicious and chewy. Have tried their buckwheat tea, their strawberry buckwheat tea, and original milk tea on three seperate occasions, and it's delicious every time! The signature fruit tea is very generous with the fruit slices and you can buy it as a combo with food! The spicy noodles was cooked throughout and the beef was soft and moist. The braised pork over rice was a comforting flavor. cashier and server was the same person, and all the food + drink came out timey and hot! Went during an after school crowd so there were some people sitting in and standing in line at the self-order screens, but aside from the regular pop music playing from speakers overhead, the noise level is normal. I'm definitely coming back here to try other things on their menu when I'm craving a snack!

Tried TeaByDo in Bellevue and got one of their mango coconut drinks. I don't remember the exact…read morename, but it was really good. You could tell they used fresh mango, and I liked it a lot. Bellevue has so many good boba places now, so there's a lot of competition, but TeaByDo is definitely solid. I'd go back, especially if I was already in the area.

Great place to get Boba in Bellevue. I highly recommend their mango pomelo sago drink, that was my…read morefavorite! The service was really good and the drinks came out fast. The space is very clean and open. The Taro ball milk tea was also very good. Overall sweetness was good for what they recommended which is 50%. Overall, I highly recommend and I would come back.

As a devoted tea enthusiast, finding such high-caliber Chinese contemporary tea in Bellevue is an…read moreabsolute dream come true! From the gorgeous ambiance and incredible flavors to the attentive service, this place easily deserves a five-star rating. Ambiance: An Immersive Escape into Eastern Aesthetics Stepping inside feels like entering a tranquil, elegant sanctuary. The warm wooden decor is beautifully accented by traditional artwork and soft lighting, perfectly blending classic aesthetics with modern design. Amidst the bustling streets of Bellevue, opening this door instantly transports you to a serene Jiangnan alleyway. The gentle background music and cozy seating make it not only an incredible spot for photos, but also the ultimate escape for a relaxing afternoon with friends. Flavor: A Masterpiece of Taste and Tradition Every single drink here is meticulously crafted. The tea bases are robust and aromatic, the milk is rich and smooth, and the signature cream caps finished with crunchy nut sprinkles offer an explosion of wonderful textures. The flavors melt harmoniously on the palate, perfectly balancing sweetness without ever feeling heavy--easily rivaling the top-tier beverage brands back in Asia. The concept of a formal "Tea Banquet" (茶宴) dates all the way back to the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China, where rulers famously used tea in place of alcohol to host guests. By the Tang and Song dynasties, tea banquets evolved into sophisticated cultural gatherings where scholars, poets, and even emperors would gather to share fine brews, compose poetry, and celebrate art. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong famously hosted the grand "Chonghua Palace Tea Banquets," where high-ranking officials and imperial ministers gathered to sip rare infusions and exchange verses. Today, modern tea houses carry on this spirit of hospitality and craftsmanship. By blending premium loose-leaf tea, fresh milk, and innovative brewing techniques, they transform an ancient cultural tradition into a vibrant, contemporary experience right here overseas. ‍ Service: Warm, Attentive, and Professional Even during peak hours when lines can wrap around the door, the staff maintains an exceptionally high standard of service. They are patient and welcoming at the counter, happy to customize sweetness and ice levels to personal preferences, and remarkably efficient at fulfilling orders. Every cup is handed over neat and pristine, reflecting a deep dedication to quality.

Love this location! (It's right next to my house. Otherwise I think objectively the location kind…read moreof sucks.) They had some hiccups during their opening, like tap to pay not working, but I was overall impressed with how quickly the staff could churn out drinks. I'm also excited that they have $4 base teas! That tends to be my kind of order. I wish that more of their milk drinks allowed for non-dairy options, for some reason only a couple had alternatives :(

This spot had a lot of buzz when it appeared so I was excited to try it! I came after work on a…read moreweekday and it was pretty busy, but it didn't take too long to get our drinks. You order at their kisoks and then pick up the drink when its ready. I got the grape jasmine smoothie and added taro balls to it. The drink itself was pretty good and refreshing, but nothing that spectacular. I also thought the taro balls were pretty standard - these are tinier than your usual ones.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #120…read more Teabydo, AKA Chabaidao/ChaPanda is the next Mainland Chinese boba shop to invade Bellevue. Now we just need a Chagee and maybe a Nayuki to complete the quintet (Heytea/Teabydo/Molly) of premium "New Style Tea" Chinese boba houses. This particular location has apparently been open for a couple of weeks now and is well past the grand opening stage. Puzzling, given how unprepared the place was when I dropped in on a weekday for a drink. Arriving just past 11:10, the first thing I did was walk up to one of the two convenient kiosks to order (as there was already a small line for in-person ordering). I noticed the drink menu looked very short, and glancing over at the screen at the front counter, I could see the kiosk was missing around 2/3 of the drinks. Not that I cared too much since the drink I was aiming to get was there. Finalizing all the adjustments and toppings, I started to check out, only to be greeted with an error screen. Yay technology. So I had to line up a bit, no problem. Stuff happens. Finally getting up to the front, I tried ordering the same drink, but with light ice as the menu states I'm able to do. Nope, apparently the menu is wrong and they only have full ice and no ice as options. Okay, fine I'll try regular ice. I want to add boba though. Nope, it isn't ready yet. At this point it's more than 20 minutes after opening, and there's no boba yet? That's fine for a local independent boba shop, but this is ChaPanda! They have almost 9000 stores, how have they not figured things out yet!? Given the wait time for fresh boba, I decided to leave and revisit later in the day, this time ordering at the counter without an issue. While waiting for my drink, I noticed a couple of flasks over by the pickup area, filled with tea leaves for sniffing. There's a Gardenia Green Tea, which smells floral and grassy, an excellent combination. There's Jasmine tea, a little disappointing given a heavily over oxidized smell overpowering what should be bright flowery notes. Then finally the Oolong, giving off a mild smell with some almost rancid elements. Not a good sign, given that's what I ordered... Oolong Milk Tea with Soybean Cheese Foam, Large, Regular Ice, 50% Sugar w/ Boba ($8.98) - Let me start by saying - wow this drink is EXPENSIVE. More expensive than Molly. More expensive than Chicha San Chen. Yeah, the drink is larger than the other two, but is the quality as good? In terms of tea, the answer is decidedly no. The tea has basically no fragrance, which on a positive note means that's no rancidity to be had. Instead, there's a slight funky tanginess and saltiness from the cheese foam on top, then a captivating roasty nutty note from the soybean powder mixed into the foam. I actually really like the inclusion of the soybean powder - I haven't seen another boba shop with this unique addition. While basically drowning out all the more delicate tea flavors, I found it very enjoyable to drink. Otherwise, the drink gives a relatively rich and creamy mouthfeel, pairing with a sweetness that's very sweet but not cloying. I would probably opt to reduce the sugar if I visited again. Clearly, the focus of TeaByDo is not the tea base, but rather the accompaniments. On a positive note, the ice level was also fine at regular. It's actually similar to light ice at most other boba shops - enough to completely cool the drink while leaving only a couple of chips left over. I can see on a hot day, this drink might actually need more ice than regular. While this drink is located in the "Classic Milk Tea" section rather than "Fresh Milk Tea," I feel like this drink still has tons of dairy, not even including the cheese foam top. At least, my stomach certainly was feeling it an hour later... The boba TeaByDo serves is heavily marinated in a brown sugar solution. It's very sweet and flavorful with brown sugar minerality, probably one of the most flavorful boba I've had in a while. This soak gives a really soft, velvety, and sticky texture on the exterior that doesn't harden or firm up even when cooled down fully. That unfortunately means that the interior is also on the softer side, decreasing some of the requisite chew and bounce. It's not too far gone, and I certainly wouldn't describe it as being mushy. What's puzzling is that with most pearls being softer, there were some shrunken pearls which were actually too firm. Maybe they don't stir the boba enough while cooking? Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 (More of a 4/5 but I personally really enjoyed the flavor of the soy bean flour) Boba Rating: 4/5 TeaByDo is a mixed bag. The drinks are pretty good, but they still have some major issues that should have been solved during the soft opening phase. Assuming that they do have it all figured out, I'd be willing to return to try out more. (Normal Rating would be 4*, but subtracting 1* for all the issues they had) Bathrooms - I didn't see any, but I also didn't ask if they had one.

I've been wanting to try Miss Boba for a long time since some of my favorite foodie influencers…read morerave about it. I'm excited they now have a location in Renton! I tried their Oolong milk tea as that's one of my favorite drinks when done well and I'm pleased to say it was one of the best Oolong milk teas I've had! Inside was very clean which is to be expected since it just opened up.

My boyfriend has never been to Miss Boba while I have visited their Kent location years ago. When I…read moreheard that they were opening up another location, I was glad to hear that they were doing well enough to open up another location. As we entered, we were greeted by probably one of the best looking interiors for a boba shop that I have seen. It has a minimalistic vibe with lots of lighting so you can study, read, or take great pictures. They had Fairly Oddparents playing with no sound but it was nostalgic. There was a family ahead of us who ordered quite a bit but the cashier was patient and ensured to check to see if he got their order correct. He told us to hold on a moment as he labels the cups before taking our order. We got a large brown sugar cream boba brulee, a large matcha brown sugar boba and a large black milk tea. It did take some time to get our drinks, but again, there was a large order ahead of us. It was neat to see them use a small blowtorch for the cream brulee drinks though! I also saw they whisk their matcha was cool too. The drinks were perfectly made when we did receive them, it reminded me of how good it was when I first tried them. Even my boyfriend was very impressed. We look forward to coming back whenever we're in the area!

I don't truly lust after Boba but I do like a good boba or mile tea. I got a mango peach something…read morewith peach jellies. It was delicious, not too sweet, but had a gritty grainy texture. Inside seemed vast and sparse. Better to take the drink and go. The boba barista was great with helping me choose my treat, it can be so hard to choose only one.

Came here for boba on a Tuesday evening. Service was pretty good and quick. Place was mostly empty…read morebut clean vibes and ample seating. I got the boba milk tea which was pretty basic and tasted normal.

I came across this TP Tea store in Seattle Chinatown, my first time trying their drinks. This store…read morewas spectacular inside, with high ceilings, modern furnishings and sitting space. It was so clean and slick. The menu had milk tea, tea latte, flavored tea, pink salt cheese crema, alongside 10 different toppings. Sugar and ice level were customizable. I ordered the crema mango tea and the signature milk tea. The baristas were helpful. They took the ordered and prepared the drinks in few minutes. The mango crema was so delicious. The bobas were sweet, soft and chewy. I loved the flavor so much, finished the whole drink in 10 minutes.

After dinner nearby, we decided on TP Tea for dessert. It wasn't too crowded a couple Fridays ago,…read moreand we were able to sit at one of the comfortable sofas while enjoying our drinks. TP MILK TEA + grass jelly, 30% sugar This is their oolong milk tea made Tieguanyin leaves. The ratio of tea and milk was perfect, but I didn't like that the milk left a bit of residue at the back of my throat. My friends got the Fresh Fruit Tea with Chia Seed and a seasonal drink with strawberries. I personally enjoyed the fruit teas more and would try one of these on a future visit.