love the concept of this place! each of the items here use a blend of different nut milks (cashew, etc. but i don't quite recall all of them). i was interested rinsed his that impacts the flavor of the drink. i think you can definitely taste the nuttiness of the milk in the drink in a similar way to how oat milk would interact with the flavor of a matcha latte making the base a bit nuttier and making the natural astringency and sweetness of the tea stand out against the other flavors. staff was super friendly and helpful in picking the different drinks! i think sugar level-wise, there are three options none, 50%, and 100%, i went with 50% and i think i would have perhaps preferred 100% because the sweetness level of 50% was a bit lower than i'd typically go for. still enjoyed the drink though! i think on the topic of price though, the tea and macarons are a bit expensive for their size, so that's reflected in my more granular rating below. overall, would come back! overall: 8.5/10 taste: 9/10 price: 7/10 read more

Nuttea - tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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This place specializes in typical boba-shop drinks that contain nut milk/cream (stylized as mylk on their menu) that this chain is known for. It's near Redmond's Downtown Park, and I scored parking on a Friday around 7pm near Columbia Bank on NE 80th Street where this place is located. This is ideal for me since I have slight lactose intolerance and I'll sign up anytime for a milk not based on diary for my drinks! Or so I thought... Before getting to that, there's still some ground to cover. Overall inside is spacious with limited seating fit for groups of various sizes. The logo of this place is plastered on the wall to the left-hand side of the entrance, and the interior is decently lit especially when it comes to the darker hours. Overall very cozy place to hang out especially when there isn't a lot of people. There is a kiosk at the front where you place your order, and your drinks come out around the counter. I got myself the matcha nut mylk tea and my friend got their oolong nut mylk tea. We both got our drinks at 50% sweetness and 30% ice levels. Now I'm not sure why I haven't learned my lesson on this, but considerably less sweetness has been a bad idea in today's drinks because of the lack of sweet taste, and less ice doesn't really help; both of these were the case especially with my drink. On top of the sweetness levels, the nut flavor in both our drinks is straight up overwhelming. It's so overwhelming that I couldn't even tell if they used ceremonial matcha in my drink or, conversely, oolong tea in my friend's. The nut aroma is aromatic but it goes through the whole drink quickly and I had to leave it for a bit for the nut mylk and matcha layers to settle down. My friend and I weren't really satisfied with what we got and see this visit as a one-time thing, but it was nice to get to try this place since it has made cameo appearances on my IG feeds. read more

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My friend was over in the area and snagged me some drinks which I appreciated. Our first experience with "Nut Mylk" was in Taiwan but don't think it was actually Nuttea as a chain. Their unique milk is all nut based, dairy free, and vegan friendly. Can't speak to the service or ambiance. Pearl Nut Mylk Tea - essentially a baseline for boba standards, a classic milk tea with boba. The nut mylk adds a thickness and viscosity to the drink but isn't overwhelming or awkward. It also adds a different layer of creaminess all while being lactose free. Boba was decent, it had a fair sugar coating (tasted more like honey than brown sugar) and light chewiness. While it could be better, I also didn't have it fresh in store so being conscious of that. Four Seasons Tea w/ Nut Cream - this was a premium light oolong tea. Close to green tea, there was a nice floral fragrance and aroma and overall earthy as a drink. The cream was thick from the blend of various nuts and very rich in flavor. Drinking this simply feels earthy, like nuts growing in nature because of the way the cream is layered on top of the floral tea. read more

Nuttea - Four Seasons Tea w/ Nut Cream and Pearl Nut Mylk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I got a tea with pistachio cream. The cream was very good by itself, sort of a thicker whipped cream with a nice sweet-salty nutty flavor. It was quite good to eat separately. The tea itself wasn't bad but also wasn't too special; I felt like mixing in the cream made it feel a little less special as a drink. Taken separately it was quite good. My only complaint is the price - it's expensive for the size! Especially since the main part is the cream top. I ordered pickup on Uber eats and it was $9 - walking in isn't cheap but definitely don't go through Uber for this one! read more

Nuttea - Pistachio cream tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Great service! After asking, our barista shared her preference for which tea we should try. We went with the oolong with nut milk foam and the black sesame milk. The black sesame was like drinking a warm hug and the oolong tea shone through the nut milk foam. The foam was actually quite tasty on its own before mixed into the tea. It's a cute cafe with a long, high bar table to people watch. There's light music in the background, and some smaller tables to work or gather. read more

Nuttea - Black sesame milk and oolong with nut milk foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This is such a great spot for anyone who's vegan or plant based and still wants their milk tea fix. Their cream tops are made from nuts and the staff up front are friendly if you have any questions. I ordered the four seasons tea w/ nut cream (四季春堅果奶蓋茶) with regular sugar and ice. You can change the ice and sugar levels if you prefer. Also can order boba as a topping but I skipped this time around. The drink came out fast and with a spoon. it has an unconventionally large pull back lid so you can use the spoon. There's instructions to try the cream top by itself, then the tea and after enjoying the separate flavors you mix them together. The tea and cream top are fabulous and tastes just as wonderful as any other drink with milk in it, I could barely tell the difference. The place has tables and is a nice place to sit in if you choose. 10/10 recommend and looking forward to coming back to try more read more

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Well, my drink was sure nutty, I got the strawberry Matcha milk tea, and if I had to describe it for someone who hasn't tried this place, imagine a granola soaked in milk and that's the milk they use for the Matcha latte. Overall interesting taste, definitely not used to the taste either but they look like they have a lot of other cool drinks that I'd be interested in trying. read more

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Picked up a drink on the go here with my husband over the weekend. I will say, I am giving it a 4 star rating, but its not like I got bad service or had a bad drink so maybe this is a little unfair, but if I were to think about if I would come back here I probably wouldn't because I think its just not for me. The nut flavor is pretty strong and I know its right there in the name and thats the whole concept of the place. i don't mind alternative milks, but if you are looking for something to just taste like reg milk but not actually be reg milk, this is not for you. read more

Nuttea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Fun new plant based boba shop. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and made drinks quickly. Great flavor. Not too sweet. A little hard to find parking but overall good experience read more

Nuttea - Black milk tea with pistachio cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #108 Nuttea is another boba chain coming from Taiwan, this time settling in the old Redmond Meetea location. It's known for specializing in nut milk (or mylk as they call it) based drinks, which is perfect for people with lactose intolerance like me - I always have issues with the mainland Chinese chains in Bellevue since most of them use full dairy milk! Nuttea is currently in their soft opening phase so expect some slower service while they ramp things up for their full Grand Opening next week. They do currently offer their full menu and are happy to answer any questions. Ordering is either done via kiosk or in person at the front counter. While we were sitting inside, sipping on our drinks, some customers who seem to be ardent fans of this chain walked in. Apparently they visit the Vancouver location often and they buy entire cups of nut cream to bring home to freeze. According to them, it's just like eating ice cream when frozen! Very interesting. Four Seasons Tea w/ Nut Cream, 30% Sugar, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($6.75) - I love how they include instructions on a sticker adhered to the cap to illustrate the best way to savor the drink. First, take a wooden spoon and try some of the nut cream by itself. It's luscious and thick with a full bodied macadamia nut flavor, a bit of hazelnut in the background, and added salt to boost the nuttiness even further. It's a great alternative to salted cheese foam toppings - in fact, I'd say I like this far more. Afterwards, sip at the drink at a 45 degree angle, to get a bit of the tea and cream together, but not mixed. The tea itself it quite fragrant, full of grassy notes and isn't steeped too far so there isn't too much astringency or bitterness. At 30% sweet, it's at the perfect level for me - there's additional sweetness from the cream top and the boba, so there's no need for more than 30% sweet in my opinion. Finally, mix the tea and cream together and take a sip. When mixed, the concoction first starts off with an overwhelming nutty flavor, completely overpowering the tea. After a minute or two, though, some of the cream starts separating out again and floats to the top, leaving the bottom a perfect harmony of cream and tea flavor. I added boba to the drink which I unfortunately have to say is not very good. Cooked way too firm, barely any bounce or chew. Meh. I wouldn't get boba again. Milk Tea Rating: 5/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 Ruby Black Nut Mylk Tea, 30% Sugar, 30% Ice ($6.75) - We were impressed enough with the other drink above that we decided to order a second one. This drink is totally different in flavor and mouthfeel. While the nut cream tea drink is creamy and smooth, this one is gritty and gloopy. The taste and texture feels like they mixed western almond milk with cashew and almond butter, giving it a sandy character from almond skin and pulverized nuts. In addition, the liquid has that kind of cornstarch-slurry consistency, indicative of the use of gums or other agents as thickeners (think western supermarket soy milk vs. Asian soy milk). The taste is heavily cashew mixed with some almond. Unfortunately the nut mylk also completely overpowers the tea; even with the heavier black tea, all the flavor and nuance is lost to the nuttiness. I'd definitely stick with the nut creams in the future. (3/5) Nuttea isn't really my jam (or cup of tea, perhaps), but it's definitely a unique addition to the Eastside bobasphere. It's a place that requires at least one visit just for the novelty! Bathrooms - One unisex room read more

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The first time I tried this place, I wasn't sure how I felt about it. But after going back a second time, I realized.. I just ordered the wrong thing. This spot is good, especially if you get their cream topping. It's slightly salty, lightly sweet, and instantly elevates the drink in the best way. I ordered my tea with less sugar, and the balance with the cream made it perfect. I will say I accidentally mixed the cream into the tea (pretty sure you're not supposed to based on the lid instructions), but it turned out to be a really nice surprise. It made the whole drink extra milky. Also, I was a little confused about how you're supposed to drink it straw or sip from the lid? I kind of did both. Either way, it still ended up being a really enjoyable experience. On my first visit, I had the black sesame tea, it was good, but didn't really wow me. The second time, I tried the Hokkaido tea with cream, and that completely changed my mind. It's definitely more of an indulgent, dessert-style drink, but it's unique and worth trying. Next time, I want to try their cold brew with cream. I feel like it might give me a little nostalgic throwback to my pre-vegan Starbucks days.:d Thanks for existing Nuttea! read more

Nuttea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Oh my god I love this place. I've been to their Vancouver location a few times and it's so good to have them here in Redmond. Their chocolate cream is amazing! The grape and strawberry nutmylks are my favorites. They also have a small selection of vegan bakery items to get along with your drink. read more

This place is the best, we had it in Taiwan and were super hyped to find out they had it in the us. The foam on top of the drinks is super rich and has a great flavor, and is VEGAN! Had strawberry nut milk with pistachio foam and the earl gray with chocolate foam, both fantastic. We will be back often read more

Nuttea - Strawberry nut milk with pistachio foam, earl grey tea with chocolate foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Not sure if it was soft opening or what since I came here couple weeks ago and the service is insanely bad and this place was fairly new. It was only one guy doing the drinks and he does it like it was a rocket science experiment - doing it mad slow to stall time or something and to measure the exact measurements or something. Then two people entered the shop to help 10 minutes later when drinks are backed up but one of the lady did not wash her hand before making the drinks. That's a little concerning. At the end we got our drinks like half an hour later and we even got cut because someone ordered online and he was here so they did his orders first. Oh they are also mad expensive being average $7-8+tax a drink and they give you one drink at a time which is mad confusing for bulk orders. Oh and they give you the worse cup possible for boba. They did not give the standard see through plastic cup but they gave cardboard cup where we can't see our drinks and did not close the lid properly. When I took it out of the car, I spilled some because the lid immediately popped up. Since when boba is served like coffee? Final Verdict: Overpriced boba. Wait time is insane. Hygiene is concerning. read more

HEY! If you are vegan/plant-based/lactose intolerant, or anyone at all really, you should go here. I mention vegans, plant-based, and lactose intolerant folks because it's awesome that we get a new place where we can order without worrying. Having a cream-based option and pastries (macarons, cake/baked bread) for us folks is especially welcome. As we're unable to order those at traditional bubble tea and coffee shops, but I digress. Background: This is where Meetea Cafe used to be (across from Columbia Bank) and it is definitely a worthy successor. I hope this review and others will convince you to try it out and support the business. You can order from the kiosk at the front or with the barista. You can choose from the sugar levels (no sugar, 30%, 50%, or 100%). The ice levels follow the same scale, and you can even order the drinks hot. For the add-ons you can get the normal nut cream or pistachio cream or chocolate cream. There are also toppings of pearls (boba), crystal boba, or brown sugar jelly. I'd like to see them get a lychee jelly or something similar though for their fruit tea drinks. My experience: I ordered the Four Seasons tea w/ pistachio cream (50% sugar/30%ice). The tea tasted wonderful, the pistachio cream was also wonderful. I personally would suggest you mix the cream with the drink itself so that you get a balanced drink. But to each their own. They also have instructions for how they want you to drink it, I just like my method. My friend also enjoyed his Hojicha w/ nut cream. There's ample sitting areas with a stool and counter area near the door and regular seats further out. I should've made photos but I was busy talking with my friend and enjoying my drink. Next time for sure! read more

Fantastic creamy tea! Love the choice for people on the level of sugar added. It's hard to believe this is plant-based bliss.

This is quickly becoming my favorite tea shop in Redmond. I would consider myself a dairy lover, but I absolutely don't miss it here. You would never know the drinks are all vegan. The nut cream is incredible. read more

Great place with delicious drinks and a varied menu. Highly recommend! Be sure to give their nut cream a try.