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    4.6 (140 reviews)
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    L01. Sunshine Li-Li Tea / 香橙果粒茶
    Bethany M.

    I've been to Macu (UW) a few times, now. Overall, their li-li teas (with the fresh fruit pulp) are my favorite. The milk teas are alright, but in my opinion Taiwan-style fresh fruit teas are where it's at. The "Sunshine" (orange and passionfruit) and pink grapefruit are terrific; I am less crazy about the mango (which has tiny chunks, but no pulp).

    Marc T.

    Had a great time ordering at this Macu Tea! Super convenient location in the UW area and near my hotel. I got here around a Tuesday afternoon around 3:30 pm and it was somewhat busy with other people waiting for their order, but I was able to review the menu and place my order on their iPad. I ordered the orange and mango li-li tea with jelly; it's one of their top 10 drinks. It's a cute space with some high tables and majority of low tables for seating. My order took about 7 minutes, and it was made to my liking. Super refreshing, loved the mango bits in the drink, and semi-sweet. Good boba shop experience!

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    Lisa D.

    I stopped by this store on a Sunday afternoon and their drinks did not disappoint. Parking nearby was easy to find. We ordered on the kiosk, and the drinks were ready shortly after. Chi-chi grape smoothie: I'm a big fan of grape smoothie and very excited to try it here. It was yummy and not too sweet for me. The cheese foam is a bit salty and goes well with the drink. King of Mango Smoothie: mango drinks are my go-to at Macu tea. As always, it was tasty and worth going out of the way for. The restaurant was busy but we had no issues finding a table. It can get loud at times, overall it is a good place to catch up with friends or get some work done.

    Golden Leaf Milk Teas
    Generous Y.

    Macu Tea is one of my favorite boba spots, super glad they're around U-District. The location seems cursed though, there have been at least 4 different boba spots in the past decade maybe because of rent but I hope Macu sticks around. According to my brother it's also very popular in Taiwan and I can see why (unlike all the other boba spots that claim to be popular in Taiwan but really aren't). While they're known for the fruit teas and "drinking desserts" that can be filling, I really enjoy their milk teas and boba. Mangoes are a huge hit here, but I'm not sure if they get worse when not in season, as another friend tried the mango recently and thought it was mid. Golden Leaf Milk Tea w/ Boba - this is my go to and the boba always hits. It's soft and chewy with actual flavor as they do a good job marinating in brown sugar. While it could be bouncier, the boba is fresh every time I visit. The tea is a light oolong which is light and refreshing with faint floral undertones. Maybe a little too much milk but the ratio is pretty solid for a balance of creaminess and tea presence.

    L01. Sunshine Li-Li Tea / 香橙果粒茶
    Devin P.

    I think Macu Tea is amazing. It has the best li li tea that has such a refreshing taste and when you drink it, it feels like we can get out of this summer heat in Washington. The service is also so quick with the kiosk to getting my tea, and they give you such a cool carrying case for your tea. I love the white ambiance which shows how clean they are.

    D05. Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie / 草莓果粒波波
    David H.

    Stopped by maybe 30min before they closed--they were out of a lot of things already by that time. Kinda shows ya how popular this place is in the u district lol. But for good reason! I'm not a big boba person but macu just might be my fav. I tried something new this time just cuz they ran out of the things I normally get (e.g. mango stuff lol) , anddddd while it was still solid, it wasn't as good as other things I've tried from them. Props tho for the fact that you can legit taste the pieces of fruit in their drinks. It's not overly sweet and idk, it just tastes more natural/better/fresher than other spots.

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    Sierra W.

    Fresh and tasty drinks perfect for a sunny day! Macu Tea is always busy as the drinks are delicious. Menu is large so there is something for everyone with caffeine free options and smoothies available. Very modern and simple interior with 2 ordering screens with photos of the drinks which is helpful. Staff was very kind and friendly during my visit 06/03/25. I ordered the Strawberry Tiramisu for the first time and it was delightful! I would recommend Macu Tea if you're looking for a fresh beverage on a nice day :)

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    Hani K.

    Macu always hits the vibes are so cozy and calm and workers are kind. Their drinks are so nice and they always make it so well, the toppings and rlly nice

    Jessilyn C.

    First time I had mango smoothie was at the MACU in Canada. I didn't know there were locations in WA!!! I heard there's a Bellevue location which is closer to me. I did notice the mango seemed more fresh and sweet at the Canada location. UW location was a bit more tart. Still good. I just ordered via the kiosk, so never really interacted with the employees except when they called my number. It seemed like a normal Busy college town where people hung out and studied. Glad these kids have a place to hang out. Parking was filled with homeless hanging out. So hubby dropped me off until I called to let him know I'm ready. I'll have to check out the Bellevue location next. Wish they had a location south end. I met the owners at a yelp event last fall, sweet people...I asked them to open one up down south Auburn, Covington, Renton , etc...

    Somewhat chaotic menu
    Angela W.

    Macu Tea does fruit tea really well! I dropped by on a chilly Seattle evening and ordered the grapefruit li-li tea. Drinks took a while to come out but they were pretty busy, being near a college and all. The shop was clean and cute, with some good seating for yapping and sipping on our tea. I also appreciate that they had boba sleeves on offer which are convenient for transport, especially on a cold day. A somewhat petty gripe I have is that their drink naming makes it a bit confusing to understand exactly what I am ordering. I had to read the menu closely to understand what chi-chi and li-li were. There is a difference between a tea with fruit and a Fruit Tea to me, and Macu's grapefruit li-li tea was definitely the latter. The drink came with plentiful fresh pulp, perfectly sweetened, that bursts in your mouth with each sip. At a reduced sweetness, it was still a tad too sweet for me. The fragrant jasmine tea paired so well with it, and each component enhanced the other. It was very good for such a deceptively simple drink! I would love to try their other drinks on offer, as I heard they are known for their mango drinks as well.

    King of Mango Smoothie
    Ellen K.

    Located in UDistrict and on 45th, parking is abysmal, but the drinks are a surprise! I had one order, King of Mango smoothie ($8). I thought this would be a predictable taste, but there's a lot going on, not too sweet, and v v v fresh. It's worth trying at least once!

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    Alex W.

    I find that a lot of boba places that sell slushes still have noticeable ice chunks, but macu's bo-bo strawberry slush was smooth as can be! My friends got the king mango smoothie that apparently wasn't that good though.

    L05. Grapefruit Li-Li with Honey Drink
    Tiffany Y.

    Great drinks! I've been to the Taiwan locations, and it's so good! I love how fresh their fruit tea is. The milk tea is also super good! I love how you can pick 10% sweetness!

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    my fav boba place near uw!! boba is always soft and chewy and it's a plus that it's near trader joe's

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    Fruit flavored milk teas taste like actual fruit. Price is reasonable. Environment is very nice. There's plug by the seats

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    The establishment was very clean and had quick service! As well, the place smelled like freshly brewed tea!

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    4.2(285 reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District

    I've been coming here for quite a long time but unfortunately I'm not sure if I still like it as…read moremuch as I used to. Food & drink: (3/5) I've been a loyal lover of the milk cream strawberry since my very first visit, but for some reason it just isn't as good as I remember it being. I would say it's just fine now that I've noticed that they've gotten more watered down. I do enjoy that they still use fresh fruit, but would probably only come back if I was invited by a friend. My partner still really likes his usual which is the mango pomelo sago. I think it's one of their best sellers and is a pretty safe order if you don't know what to get. We didn't get any this time, but I do like their mochi. If you've acquired the taste, the durian mochi is solid. Service: (5/5) Ordering is mostly done through the kiosk at the front but I still appreciate how fast they get things out.

    I ordered from here because they had the basque cheesecake I regrettably didn't make myself. The…read morewhole cheesecake tasted like aftertaste of milk. There was no burnt/caramalized outside as these cheesecakes should be. The only good thing was the mango milk tea I ordered , which even then was also too milky and had a hint of mango. The next day I went elsewhere to purchase a basque cheesecake & it reminded of how off and wrong the one from Timeless tea, here, was. drinks are well, but the pastries are lacking. they shouldn't be coated in icing to mask the lack of flavor.

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    4.2(109 reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District
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    This tea spot shares the same space as Nom Nom Sando (although Nom Nom Sando hasn't changed their…read moresign from Honeybee Chicken yet). It's great, since you can pick up a drink and a snack at the same time! I got the mango sticky rice drink. This has fresh mango pieces and juice/syrup as well as coconut-infused sticky rice in one cup. It's a drinkable dessert! I thought that the sweetness level was perfect, and that the ratio of all the ingredients were perfect. The rice was super tender and easily able to be slurped up with the boba straw. I usually like to get boba with my drinks, but I though this drink is perfect unadorned as it is. By the way, this drink is super filling. It's enough to be a meal on its own. I ordered at the self-serve kiosk and the drink came out pretty quickly.

    the place is quite spacious but it is used for two stores: boba tea and sandwich shop. order…read morethrough kiosk and they will either call your name or number for picking up once ready. love yan tea because not only selling drinks but also dessert: * taro dessert mochi and water chestnut bursting boba: love it!!! but suggest to reduce the sugar on smashed taro. since quantity is quite a lot, eating too sweet will make you lose the appetite. i add purple sticky rice to it and wow!!! love this dessert and recommended... * guava & apple jasmine iced tea: so refreshing mostly in summer time... basically, everything is good with standard prices...

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    4.0(445 reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District
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    Outdoor seating
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    The best boba spot in Seattle, you can't convince me otherwise! You get a cup and can mix and match…read morewhatever tea, milk, slushie, and toppings you want. They have over 15 options, ranging from classic Hokkaido and green milk teas to lavender, rose, Yakult, mango, and taro slushies. The topping selection is just as good, featuring boba, egg pudding, crystal jelly, aloe, popping boba, and more. You can also sample the t's and boba's before you pick what you want for your cup. ​On top of the drinks, they serve delicious traditional Taiwanese snacks like popcorn chicken, fries, and waffles. The staff is super friendly, there's tons of seating both indoors and outdoors, and there's a cute mascot greeting you out front. Definitely worth a visit whenever you need your boba fix!

    Boba Up has a unique concept where you can DIY your own bubble tea! Buy an empty cup from the front…read morecounter, and then fill up the cup with whatever tea or toppings your heart desires. They also let you sample the tea, so you can be sure to be putting only your favorite drinks or toppings into your cup. After filling the cup, they seal it with the machine and you're ready to go. It's a fun experience and a great spot to get bubble tea if you like adding a lot of toppings. Drinks are on the sweeter side; it would be great if they added less sugar to the drinks so you can customize the sweetness yourself. ​​

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    4.2(59 reviews)
    0.2 miUniversity District
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    Really enjoyed our special boba fest drink last weekend here. The server was really friendly and in…read morea genuine kind way vs. a forced way, which was a lovely and refreshing experience in U district. The vibes were clean and modern, but we got ours to go since it was nice outside. Will def be back - especially for more of those heart shaped fruit boba if that's a regular menu item!

    I've always put Bobalust in the dessert section rather than boba or tea because in my opinion they…read morereally cater to a younger audience that wants excessive sweets. No different here. That being said, it's an alright spot for sweet fruit teas or smoothie blends, as a dessert option. I tried to order 30% sweetness and I guess they don't support that. I don't remember other stores but sounds right, as their less sugar is 50%. Store is huge and spacious, but hard to work in because they blast music. There's also no real self service which can be a hindrance. Napkins, straws, other supplemental items are not available upfront. Service here was extremely transactional. I imagine they hire college students so that's nice, but training is lacking. Lack of warmth and comfort. Made me not even want to stay or ask for anything, so also no idea if wifi is available to the public. Password is not written anywhere. Restrooms not available. Underwhelming overall. Wintermelon Milk Tea - they got the wintermelon taste down, it's just excessively sweet. Good in a pinch or for a refresher. I will say their cup sizes are large, which perhaps makes it similar to the super sweet drinks at some coffee chains.

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    3.9(208 reviews)
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    I appreciate they send me emailed $3 off coupons but after my latest visit I'm just not returning…read more My latest visit I had to spit in my hand as I almost choked on a plastic/ aluminum scrubbing piece thing in the drink when sipping in front of the store. I immediately walked back in and showed it to the employee. He gave me a weird explanation I didn't really understand about cleaning stuff... I don't know. He remade my drink but offered no refund. It kind of put a damper on my day and instead of enjoying the rest of my walk in U district, I just rushed home to brush my teeth and tounge well and was just grateful I didn't choke. He apologized but he should have been more concerned in my opinion as I almost choked on that piece in my drink. I never visit this shop often because of their terrible weekday hours but now after my latest bad experience I'm just not returning at all. Not worth it. So many better boba options as well with better hours in U district. I just wish since this place doesn't get very busy they would be more diligent when serving and preparing the drinks so no choking hazards or random potential dirty objects are in the drink.

    Very chewy and chocolate-y, the powder wasn't that sweet and it was crunchy in the inside. They…read moretold us to wait 10 mins for it to "melt" or warm up. It's very quiet and peaceful inside, nice to study. The worker was very nice. I think the tea is pretty average.

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