This place is so worth the drive! We live in Renton and we drove to this part of Seattle for this new fruit/boba tea spot. We got the Sunshine tea, Bo-Bo strawberry smoothie, matcha tiramisu, and grapefruit with honey fruit tea. All of them were super yummy. The fruit teas are made with fresh fruit and you can see the staff with the fresh fruits right in front of you. Speaking of the staff, the cashier was super friendly and engaging. She answered all of our questions well and provided good suggestions. I wanna go to Seattle just for this spot! read more

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If you're looking for some nice tea and drinks with some cool vibes, you should check this place out! The place looked new and it's pretty organized and has a good aesthetic and ambiance to it. There's plenty of seating and would be a nice place to get some work done We got their strawberry tiramisu and matcha tiramisu. The strawberry drink was pretty good. It was fruity, sweet, and the tiramisu added a nice change to the flavor. The bad part of the drink was that there were several small, chunks of ice, so maybe it wasn't blended well enough. The matcha drink was good as well. It wasn't too strong and not too sweet The service was good. The drinks didn't take that long to make. After making your drinks, they give you this nice drink holder. It's really helpful since you don't have to hold on to the cold drinks! Pretty useful! I'd come back here again for their strawberry drinks read more

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Loved this place! A short 2 minute walk from the U District light rail station, this boba place recently opened up. I came here during a Yelp Elite event that my partner was invited to. We got the Passion Fruit Li-Li tea and Grapefruit Li-Li w/ Honey drink! There was an error with the system when it came to giving us the Yelp Elite promo. Despite that, the workers were incredibly nice and helpful to resolve the issue, even the manager stepped in to help us. The manager also handed out free samples to us and ensured our experience at Macu was going great. Overall, the ambiance and drinks of Macu were amazing (helped that they played good music). I look forward to my next visit! read more

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Sweetest girl taking my order! Classic boba drinks with a good selection of flavors (grape, tiramisu) and average prices ~$7. read more

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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

Tried their BOGO matcha tiramisus when they first opened and I was not a fan of the drink. I never tried a drink like this so I don't believe it was their fault I didn't enjoy it. I later went back for a classic black milk tea and felt that was a lot better. The interior and workers are nice and I enjoyed one of their fruit teas they were handing out. I think this place is worth checking out if you are a boba lover! read more

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Today 12/20/23 I came into Macu Tea during their Day 1 Grand Opening! Funny enough I tried Macu Tea for the very first time a few days ago in Vancouver Canada 12/17/23, so I was really excited to see how they compare since the one in Canada was definitely a 5-out-of-5. This location was formerly ran by R&B Tea, however since that place closed I noticed Macu Tea placed up their sign during the recent summer and have now opened this week. I came inside an hour ago around 3pm with my partner and her friends. Although there was somewhat of a long line it went by pretty quick! And even with the long line, because it was Grand Opening week there was a worker giving out free samples to promote their drink of the day happening tomorrow. There is also a promotion happening now until Friday where you can get BOGO on select drinks. My partner and I ordered the same drink we got back at the Macu Tea Vancouver, the Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie drink so that we can compare whether it was the same or not. What I can gladly say is that this drink is still really tasty! There were only subtle differences like ice texture and the drink had a duller color, but other than that the delicious refreshing taste was still there! With the BOGO we also got the Boba Milk Tea without any adjustments, and the drink turned out very tasty as well! I really like how nicely the boba was cooked as it had the PERFECT chewy-ness that very few boba places get right. For Grand Opening week I am surprised at how high quality everything is despite the large line of people and the numerous staff working together today to get everything working out amazingly. This might just become one of my top 3 boba places in all of the Seattle Area, so I am hoping they continue making great drinks! Also side-note: We got a few Grand Opening exclusive free keychains for doing their check-ins, so cool! read more

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My favorite place to get mango drinks !! The King of Mango is my favorite it comes with so much jelly, the mango is fresh, not too sweet, and pairs well with the coconut. read more

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Love the drink here!!! I got the chichi grape smoothie! Pretty sure it was made with the real grape fruit not the powder! Me and my friend loved our drink, and the stickers they gave to us are super cute too! read more

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A hidden gem in U-districts boba scene!!! I love MACU tea. Their menu is extensive and there's something for everyone, milk tea, fresh fruit teas WITH PULP!!!, and much more. I tried their Lili tea, which was so refreshing and had fresh fruit pulp it. It was like having a healthier topping option in my tea. I also tried their golden leaf milk tea with boba. their boba is delicious, mildly sweet, and cooked perfectly, not too hard and not too soft, just right! the drink was also very pleasant, kind of a lighter green milk tea. they were also doing a cute snoopy collab, and have special cups that are adorable! read more

Great drink on a hot summer day. Mango blended with jelly, coconut milk. No parking at this location but there is street parking. Seating is available with numerous tables and chairs. read more

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Excited to check out Macu in Seattle! The place is super clean, and there are fresh fruits all around, just like back in BC. Can't wait to try the drinks, will report back on the taste. Looks promising! read more

The cashier was friendly and answered all of my questions about the differences between the different mango smoothies. I got the Bo-Bo Mango Smoothie. The green tea jelly it comes with had a slight bitterness to it because it tasted like real green tea. The mango was super fresh and you could tell it was made from real mangoes. Clean and nice interior for sitting or studying too! read more

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The service, bobarista, and drinks here are so amazingly well done! The drinks here are so spectacular, I devoured it in under 2 minutes and 23 seconds! Would definitely come here again! read more

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The ordering was easy and efficient and my drink was tasty. They were out of boba but the QQ noodles were good. I was a bit confused about why they upcharged me for them when the boba that would be included in the one I ordered wasn't available but meh. The cup was cute and they gave me a really nice holder. I'd definitely come back and they have a lot of little spots to sit. read more

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I tried their tea during a Yelp event, and it was delicious! It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavors were still great. They also had worm-shaped boba, which was super cute and added a fun twist to the drink. read more

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Located in UW among many other boba shops, I tried this place out as I work my way down the list of boba places here. I got the golden leaf milk tea with chi-chi (cheese foam) and 3Q (boba, coconut jelly, and bo-bo (agar)). I opted for 30% sugar and 30% ice, but it was still a bit too sweet for me. Perhaps. this is because the 3Q topping has added sugar, but it was just a bit too sweet overall. I enjoyed the tea flavor from the golden leaf milk tea, and the boba texture is fairly solid. I liked the coconut jelly and agar that added additional texture, something that I usually do not go out of the way adding as it is pricey, but I decided to still give it a try as the order is placed under my team. Overall, this is a solid boba spot, and currently, they have a Peanuts / Snoopy collaboration so you may get some of those designed cups! read more

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We got the king mango smoothie and the grape smoothie. It was all so refreshing. The mango is definitely fresh - there were literally crates of mangoes sitting in the store. And the drink itself had mango chunks in it. The creaminess with all the toppings, and the burst of i think grapefruit pulp is such a good touch. There's a lot going on with the drink and all of it is good. The wait time was a bit but we just chilled - there weren't much staff and there was a decent flow of people so makes sense. read more

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It's our first time here, and we're impressed by how delicious the drinks are! My peach milk tea has a wonderful peachy aroma, and strawberry drink is refreshingly tasty. I'm extremely picky when it comes to boba spots, but I can confidently say this is one of the best in Seattle. read more

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Stopped by here to try some boba! My sister said it's pretty good for the UW area. There was a large section of drinks and toppings too. I had the classic milk tea with boba. The boba was cooked perfectly and the drink wasn't too sweet either. The handle to carry the boba was so cool & creative. When I come back to Seattle I'll have to try the other drinks too(: read more

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My roommate's favorite boba spot finally opened their first location in Washington. I had this recently in Taiwan. Drove here on Xmas Eve, paid for the toll to get to this side of town, no regrets. They have a list of their top drinks to order if you're indecisive; there's a variety of milk teas, fruit teas, blended drinks. You can also have the option to add boba or cheese foam. Honestly, there's just so many good boba franchises out now especially in the area, the bad places are really bad, but all the good places are relatively similar, just depends on your personal preference to what drink you're seeking out I guess. This is located across right on 45th kind of near Trader Joe's, you'll have to find street parking. Probably good for the students living around here and can walk. There are a few tables in the store for seatings. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

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There's a lot of bubble tea shops out there these days, and most of them blend together for me tbh. Currently I feel like I only really enjoy going to CHICHA San Chen, Yifang, and Meet Fresh. After going to Macu today, I'm happy to add another bubble tea place to that list of shops. I decided to get the chi chi strawberry smoothie since it was listed as their top drink on their top 10 board, and fruity drinks seems to be a speciality of theirs based on their slogan ("Fruit Your Life"). Normally I would have gone with a mango drink, but I heard from the cashier that the grape and mango drinks were not available (possibly until late Feb 2024). The chi chi strawberry smoothie was delicious. I liked the creaminess that the salty cheese foam (chi chi) added to the strawberry smoothie and the green tea jelly at the bottom was an unexpectedly nice chewy addition to the drink. If you want a more chewy topping at the bottom, I would consider getting the bo bo strawberry smoothie which has agar jelly (bo bo) at the bottom in lieu of the salty cheese foam. The sweetness of the drink was also on point. Overall I can't wait to come back. I'm excited to see what their other top drinks taste like. read more

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Overall this is a good bubble tea spot. They have taken the space of another bubble tea spot. Their logo is appealing with a vibrant red which is also on their tea holders. I'm sure I'll keep using my holder in the future! They have "dessert teas" which may be appealing if you're looking for something sweet. I liked the green tea jelly in my drink the most. They were pretty quick with the orders but my main issue was the placement of the register. For just a short line. It was really cramped in the front. I will definitely give this spot another go, maybe when I'm in the mood for something sweet. read more

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

Macu tea opened up in the beginning of the month and I finally got the chance to try it. Macu replaced R&B Tea so I wondering if it was better. I went with my friends and we ordered Tieguanyin Milk Tea with boba, Chi Chi Golden Leaf Tea with QQ, Boba Milk Tea, and Matcha Tiramisu. My friends all enjoyed their drinks and it wasn't too sweet. The Chi Chi and the Matcha Tiramisu had a lot of cheese foam and that took a lot of the drink, but overall very yummy. Along with the drinks we got to try a sample of their milk tea. The employee forgot to give a sample to one of my friends when she ordered though. The employees are nice and quick making the drinks and they taste good. I'm looking forward to trying their other drinks. read more

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I must say, my expectations were pleasantly shattered at Macu Tea. As someone who typically tiptoes around the boba craze, I was caught off guard by the toothsomeness that awaited me here. Now, I've had my fair share of boba encounters, and more often than not, I find myself underwhelmed. But Macau Tea? They've mastered the art of boba perfection. These little spheres of joy strike the ideal balance between chewy and bouncy, making each bite a tiny celebration in your mouth. And the drinks? I opted for their Chi-Chi Strawberry Smoothie along with the Chi-Chi Golden Leaf Tea (I love cheese foam). Though I was unable to adjust the sweetness on the smoothie, I was nevertheless surprised that the sweetness was not overpowering, but rather complemented the sweetness of the boba very well. It was like the drink whispered sweet nothings to my taste buds instead of shouting in their faces like some other places tend to do. Even as a self-proclaimed boba skeptic, I found myself reaching for sip after sip, unable to resist the allure of Macu Tea's concoctions read more

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So glad Macu made it to Seattle! There's alot of boba in UVill but they are in my top 3 because of a few reasons: (1) exceptional service: the manager was wonderful & so was the cashier who asked me questions on my recent trip to Taiwan. (2) the chill and warm vibes, it felt like an escape in the cold rainy weather and got me more excited for my boba! (3) the awesome slingable drinks. Me and my friends all enjoyed our various drinks -- they got the Tieguanyin Oolong (50% and 10%) while I got the wintermelon with fresh milk and boba (fixed sugar was not too sweet!). The boba was nice, bouncy and flavorful & while we were there we got to sample the Sunshine Li-Li which would be an exceptional, refreshing summer treat. I'll definitely be coming back! Bonus points for the Macu x Snoopy partnership, so adorable! read more

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i got the passion fruit QQ tea and it was so good! i got the boba really fast and i got a complimentary sample of strawberry smoothie too. it was really nice inside and im definitely coming back! read more

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Citrus season is unmatched - I love grapefruit bubble tea and Macu tea definitely hit the spot. Fresh - there was so much grapefruit pulp in my bbt! My bbt with boba came out to $8.75 pre-tip, so a little bit pricer than other places but still really enjoyed the tea flavor. I first tried in Richmond, Canada because I know their mango bevs are popular. But it's only a seasonal item - so I'll be back for sure!! The passion fruit li li tea is the first one I tried and left a good impression. Cant wait to try the others! Andddd it was cold wben I went so this carrying handle helped me immensely! Came with my drink for free - not all places have these! read more

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One of my favourite drink of all time ! The Bo-Bo Grape Smoothie. Can't believe it tasted just like the same one from Taiwan. It is seasonal so drink while you can when it's available~ read more

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Macu tea has really fresh and sweet mangos! Good place if you like mango or strawberry since that's their popular smoothie options. This place is right by campus too :) read more

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Edit to my previous review: Christie (the manager) reached out after our previous bad experience and generously offered to remake our drinks for free, so we decided to swing back and try this place again. I got the Tieguanyin Oolong milk tea with green tea jelly and enjoyed it a lot! The tea flavor is strong and nicely balanced, and even though the store was much more crowded than last time, we got our drinks after a very reasonable wait. read more

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I heard about Macu Tea and I've seen people with their drinks so I had to give it a try. 0n a Friday I stopped by and bought the Chi Chi Grape Smoothie. Should've realized that since grapes really don't have much flavor the drink wouldn't have much flavor either and it didn't. The next day I return to give them a second chance. I ordered the Chi Chi Mango Smoothie and Brown Sugar Boba for my daughter. She thought hers was OK as for me it was a little better than the grape but not by much. What makes it good I believe is the chi chi cheese foam. Unfortunately, too much of it is left behind in the cup and without a spoon that's where it stays. As a result once again, it lacked flavor. There are so many other Boba shops out there so I won't be back to this one. read more

This is my favorite tasty drink spot! Today I got the mango smoothie made with real juicy mango. The service is always wonderful too! read more

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We ordered hot fresh milk taro teas and they were DELICIOUS. In a snowy walk in the U-district, it was a pleasant rest stop before heading back home. Thinking we have to come back and try the Chi-Chi series. Definitely recommend. read more

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My new favorite boba spot around the ave! For milk teas, I always get the black milk tea with boba with 50% sweetness. The boba is cooked very well and the milk tea has good flavor as well. I also really like the winter melon fresh milk! The workers are super sweet and attentive and I also think this is a great study spot. The music is always good and there are outlets as well. read more

One of the best places for desserts on the go! If you're like me, you're probably always busy and don't always have the time to relax and enjoy a dessert. Macu Tea's Drinking Desserts are a game changer. I decided to try the chocolate tiramisu, and it was incredible. It was creamy, rich, and just the right amount of sweet - plus, it came in such generous portions that I got more than my fair share. Plus, since it came in the form of a drink, I could easily continue about my day while enjoying the sweet treat! Overall, an absolutely fantastic place and I'll definitely be back! read more

Macu Tea is so good. The service is amazing, I love Christie and the ambiance is so nice, So pretty inside

Drinks are actually made with fresh fruit and tastes great! A rare find these days with most shops using powder or syrups. Would recommend their lili fruit tea series! read more

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Drove from Kirkland to check out Macu Tea on a friend's recommendation. Both my husband and I got the Bo Bo Grape smoothie. The smoothie actually has good flavor but it was super coarse. I saw the bobrista struggling with the blender when he was making the drinks. I think he tried to make too many drinks at once. The blender kept getting stuck but I didn't realize he served the drinks as is. The huge pieces of ice made it very difficult to drink. Since I just started Invisalign this was my one treat for the day. Chewing the ice made my teeth hurt. read more

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