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    4.1 (33 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Alexis V.

    Got two tiramisu lattes here -- one chocolate and one matcha -- and both were good. But, I was surprised there was no boba, especially because the kiosk photos clearly showed boba in the tiramisu lattes. I am almost certain that we ordered it, too. It did not come automatically, and it also was not listed as an add-on option at the kiosk. So, if you want boba, order at the front counter instead with a representative. I wish that they clarified that upfront because the visuals were misleading. The staff was not interactive. They were focused on making drinks and keeping the space clean -- which is the bare minimum -- but it did not feel welcoming at all. There was also no clarity on when orders were ready. They would just place the drinks at the front and move on without calling out numbers, or confirming which order was what. It would help a lot if they announced the order number and drink name so that customers know when to step up. There is not much seating here either. It is a pretty tight shop, but thankfully there are other good restaurants and stores nearby, if you want to hang out elsewhere. Parking is a bit tough, so get comfortable with parallel parking on the strest The lighting inside is very bright -- almost too bright -- but honestly, it matches the energy of the tiramisu latte that kept me wide awake. One extra star for the free, collapsible red cup holders that I never seen any other boba shop do, though!

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    Lisa D.

    I stopped by on a hot day, and their mango drinks are absolutely delicious! The location is very convenient, although it's more of a take-out spot as there is very few seatings inside. I ordered on the tablet and did not have to wait long for my drinks. I got the chi-chi mango smoothie, which comes with cheese foam. It was super tasty and refreshing, I highly recommend trying their mango seasonal menu!

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    Joseph N.

    We went to get boba tea to see what is all the hype. No regrets here, it was very good. Service The staff was professional and polite. Ambience Clean, very modern and positive overall.

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    Jacques I.

    Macu Tea is another new tea and boba spot in downtown Bellevue, so of course, I had to check it out. It took over former tea spots, so hopefully this one has a better chance of staying. Although it's not my favorite spot, it's good. Located on the retail level of an apartment building near Safeway, it's close to many businesses and Bellevue Downtown Park. The location is convenient. The space inside isn't the largest, but there's enough room to sip your drink and chill for a bit. I tried their best-selling drink, the King Mango Smoothie, which had mango, grapefruit chunks, coconut and green tea. It's similar to HeyTea's mango coconut boom, but in comparison, it falls short to HeyTea. But it was certainly not a bad drink, especially since there were tons of mango and they use fresh fruit, which is a huge plus. The menu offers a lot of different drinks, fruit-based, milk-based, etc. There's something for everyone here. And a bonus, they have such cute drink holders for takeout. Gotta dig that.

    D01 king of mango smoothies
    Hui-yu Y.

    - super good king of mango smoothie! - We have tried MACU before at u district but my husband wasn't a fan since he ordered their boba milk tea. While MACU stands no chance in terms of milk tea with other places such as chi cha San chen or hey tea, their fruit tea is superb. I tried the D01 king of mango smoothie and I was hooked. I have never wanted the same drink two days in a row, EVER. It is just that good, and it's their #1 best seller. It's a shame that you can't change ice or sugar level, so it's quite sweet. It is called Mango Sago Pomelo 2.0 in Chinese, but they replaced sago with green tea jelly which is good as well. The drink is mostly mango, so you might be disappointed if you want more pomelo (you might get a couple pieces but that's it). I highly recommend this place if you love fruity drinks, and go around the block to chi cha San chen if you want tea based drinks. PS. There is a coupon on hungry panda right now, so the drink was around $4. Not sure when the promotion will end, but it's such a great deal for a 700ml drink.

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    Kimmy L.

    Macu Tea is one of the newest boba spots to open in Bellevue, taking over the former space of Drive Thru Boba and Tra Tea on 4th, right across from Lincoln Square. They also have a location in U-District. I've been here twice since they opened. On my first visit, I tried the KING OF MANGO SMOOTHIE ($7.50), which was super refreshing on a hot day. As someone who doesn't normally like fruity drinks, this was the BEST natural fruity boba I've had. They use fresh honey mangoes (which they ripen right on their window sill) and load the drink up with mango, grapefruit, coconut milk, and green tea jelly. The sweetness (which I don't think you can adjust) was perfect and it had an amazing variety of tastes and textures with every sip. They call it a "drinking dessert" because it's basically a meal on its own. I was blown away by how good this drink is and still think about it to this day. Everyone in front of me in line was ordering it and compared to Hey Tea's Coconut Mango Boom just down the street, this drink was the clear winner. On my second visit, I ordered the GOLDEN LEAF MILK TEA ($5.25) with boba (+$0.75), with 10% sweetness and light ice, per my friend's recommendation. Honestly, the drink itself looked very light and dull in color (almost like milk) and I was worried that they diluted the tea. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how strong the tea flavor was upon my first sip. I'm normally not a fan of oolong tea, but this tea wasn't overly earthy or bitter like most oolong I've tried in the past. 10% sweetness was also definitely sweet enough for this drink as someone who normally gets 30-50% sweetness depending on the boba place. The boba was pre-sweetened and so that also added some sugar. The consistency was a little more watery than I'd prefer, but the taste was there! Service was okay. Both days I went (especially my first visit) were quite slow because of how crowded they were. I got my drink maybe 20-25 minutes after ordering. They probably could use more help, but the counter is also quite small. The interior is clean and minimalistic. There is minimal seating here and so most people take their drinks elsewhere, such as to Downtown Bellevue Park right across the street. Overall: 5/5 for drinks, 3.5/5 for service, 3.5/5 for atmosphere

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    Hop N.

    I'm a big fan of Macu Tea! I loved them in Canada, and when they opened this location in Bellevue I was so excited to try! The space is not big or small, good enough for about 3 small group to sit and hang around. The staff is friendly and drinks did not take long to be ready. The king mango drink? It's a MUST order imo. I'm so glad they have a Bellevue location, and since mango was not really in season at the time I went I can't wait to come back when it is!

    ruby grapefruit li-li tea
    Rachel C.

    re review update. I've been craving a lot of grapefruit tea these days... I love their Ruby Grapefruit Li Li Tea.

    Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea
    Smaly K.

    I love their Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea. That was the first tried, and kept wanting to come back for more of it. I've tried the Orange & Mango Li-Li tea once, but I always stick to the grapefruit tea. I've tried with a variety of toppings, including the tapioca, which is good texture. Never has been too busy at the times I come. Ordering is easy on the kiosk. And comes with cute little carriers that makes it easy for me to carry as I walk back to my car.

    Kim D.

    Another boba shop in downtown Bellevue! I stopped by during their first day of grand opening & tried a Sunshine Li-Li Tea and Chi-Chi Golden Leaf Tea. The teas tasted fresh and perfect sweetness level (50% and 25% sugar). It's just their first grand opening day so I had to wait a little bit for my drinks but that's expected. The staffs were very helpful and nice though! The shop isn't super big so can feel a little crowded at times. There're some benches to sit on/wait for your order.

    Hannah G.

    Came in while waiting for a lunch reservation and wasn't disappointed. I ordered the Orange & Mango Li Li Tea and it was delicious! Fresh squeezed orange juice and mango slices were PERFECT for a nice refreshing drink. It's a small store, but it was a nice air conditioned pit stop before lunch.

    Alex N.

    Great place to get boba or smoothies in Bellevue. Fresh and good quality ingredients! Very friendly service, I highly recommend and would come back!

    Missing chewy tapioca
    Jen T.

    It's a bit frustrating that my orders never match with the descriptions... This is the second time where my king of mango smoothie is missing the chewy tapioca Please troubleshoot this with your team so that customers receive what they order for.

    King of Mango smoothie and Taro with fresh milk 2.0

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    Good fruit teas, small cute space, tiny sitting area. Service decently fast. I would go for fruit tea, I like the grapefruit ones.

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