I love the Perennial Tea Room. I discovered them when my husband and I visited Seattle, about 30 years ago. My loose leaf tea arrives beautifully packaged and promptly. The staff is wonderful - all of them. Professional in a most kind way. The loose leaf tea is exactly what I want. I brew a pot every day. Black tea. I add a bit of milk for the perfect cup. Mikaela adds a sweet hand written note. I can't find this quality of tea in a grocery store. I rely on Perennial Tea Room and I'm grateful for them. read more

Not being a regular tea drinker, other than your average iced black tea, I stopped in here to get some tea for a tea party I was hosting. They have a huge selection and fortunately the staff were friendly and help walk through some options after I gave them a run down of the foods and type of people attending. Walked out with several options that needed up making for a great party, where guests enjoyed mixing and steeping their own selection of tea. They also suggested the compostable tea bags, which made for a way easier afternoon. Overall the place was cute, well stocked, and felt like a genuine place that would care about tea and your experience. read more

This place is major tea... Perennial Tea Room is located in the one of tucked away alleys (Post Alley) near Pike Place and Sur La Table. Such a lovely spot during our Seattle trip as my boyfriend and I love tea! Plentea of options from loose leaf to bags. There's even cute containers, tea steepers, mugs, tea pots, etc. Seems like a nice spot to get items for tea lovers. They also ship if you don't live in the area. Walking in, the staff were friendly and helpful when it came to picking blends to bring up or drink on the spot. Shoutout to Alea? Alia? Not sure how to spell their name, but we love a fellow Banana Slug! They made our experience really great and even shared some Seattle recommendations to hit up. We also learned so much about brewing and different tea profiles -- 195 degrees is truly the way to go. They also let you smell the loose leaf tea. 2 oz minimum for some tea blends when ordering. I also enjoyed how you could pick your bag or blend and they'll brew it for you! We both left with a warm cup of tea in our hands as we walked around Pike Place. Brandy oolong was a fav for me with that classic dark and molasses aftertaste. Would come back again! read more

See all

Tea shop tucked away in Post Alley with lots of loose leaf tea, cups, and tea accessories. The shop is well organized and the staff are friendly. I made a quick visit to pick up some gifts, and I opted for a few bags of their tea samplers. read more

Perennial Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located in Pike Place Market! Walking the area I decided to browse around and it smells amazing upon walking in . They specialize in loose leaf teas and individual packets. Tea accessories available. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Well lit and clear of clutter. You can purchase the loose leaf by the pound. Pricey. read more

See all

My husband and I stumbled upon this tea place last Christmas when walking around the area and looking at all of the shops near by. We love loose leaf tea and had to check it out. The gal working was super helpful and had great suggestions on which tea to get and mentioned they can ship teas if we need refills on anything which was a game changer since we don't live in the are. We bought 6 or so teas and they were all amazing. We fell in love with the gingerbread, Seattle Chai and their fresh strawberry one! read more

This shoppe has all the bits and bobs to brew a proper cuppa, whether jasmine green or golden oolong is your thing. Tidily organized, and friendly staff. read more

I visited Perennial when I was in Seattle because a friend recommended this store. I tried their house tea and was deeply impressed with it! I was also deeply impressed with the variety of tea they offered as well as the relaxing vibe of the store. (Uncle Iroh would be proud.) Recently I ordered their tea online as I needed to stock up on Chinese loose-leaf tea. Aside from their stellar tea quality and amazing price point, their costumer service is A+++. I did a little table of price comparison between tea shops I usually frequent and their price is competitive without minimizing their quality. Although they shipped a wrong item to me, they amended the situation very quickly after I sent a quick email. (A very understandable mistake of shipping White Peach instead of White Peony.) Perennial is now my go-to for loose leaf tea shopping! read more

This cute little tea shop was a little hard to find but worth it! I think their tea prices are actually on the cheap side compared to the other tea shops in the area and they have a lot of variety including a good number of teas that don't have caffeine. I got the blue eyes blend as a gift for a friend and recently tried it at their house and it was amazing!!! read more

There are lots of loose leaf tea options here! Located in post alley, it's a quaint little tea store. GLOWS: -Overall branding is very nice -Staff was very nice and explained everything well. -They have a measuring system for purchasing and give great directions on how to steep teas. GROWS: -There were not tea samples, so there was no incentive to try new flavors without feeling like you had to take a risk. I actually don't like the tea very much I ended up getting. read more

See all

I should've expected this to be a tourist trap. As someone who has ventured into many tea shops throughout Washington, this one was underwhelming. If you appreciate tea it's a nice place to visit at least once, especially if you're in Pike Place Market, but it's not special. They do have a large selection of tea but I wasn't impressed by it. The majority of the menu is basic blends you can find anywhere else, with the exception of some expensive Chinese teas and a few unique blends. I've also never seen a tea shop that exists strictly for flavor, because that's not what tea is about. You don't have to claim that the tea has health benefits, but you can still explain what it is often used for. It's not even clear what the "flavors" are because no one explains it to you and the menu is not labeled with things like "sweet, earthy, minty, etc...". It simply lists ingredients. To me that's just lazy. The prices are reasonable, with a 2oz minimum purchase. I also didn't feel the full friendly hospitality as I think a tea shop should have. It is a buy-and-go kind of shop. read more

See all

++++++ T E A S ++++++ They sell two different hot teas each day and they sell an immense variety of tea leaves from $3 an ounce to $200 an ounce, they have it all! They also have decaffeinated options too! [+] RASPBERRY BLACK TEA - $4 for 16 oz This was delicious and very high quality tea that they steep to order! ++++++ S E R V I C E ++++++ Alia who was on staff that day was super friendly! She really knows her teas! She answered all our questions and was very helpful! We also nerded out together about Becky Chambers novels! They were selling her book "A Psalm for the Wild Built" which is about a tea monk and a robot hahah. She was also really apologetic when she told us they didn't have any more lids for cups, which was sweet. ++++++ A M B I A N C E ++++++ This is a darling tea shop across the way from Post Alley and the Pink Door! I loved the aesthetic! Colorful tea pots and glass jars full of tea! There are also a ton of tea books and tea equipment! Adorable and very visually appealing! ++++++ O V E R A L L ++++++ This place is a little pricey but they know their stuff and also in a PRIMO location. Knowledge like that is worth a lot! Alia says that they hope to do tastings soon!! Next time I want to get their Earl Grey EXTRA tea leaves! It has extra bergamot oil! I definitely will be coming back to Perennial Tea when I'm in Seattle, hopefully by then they will have tea tastings again! read more

See all

First, I have to give a huge shout out to Michaela! She is so incredibly informative, patient and kind. I guess I looked up because I was the only one in the shop so I was able to get her full attention. The variety that they have the offer is just amazing. She wonderfully explained all of the different aspects of each of the teas that I purchased. I brought them back to the East Coast and everything forward to enjoying them over the next few weeks. After you stop here go to Le Panier and make a perfect pairing of pastry and tea. read more

See all

Great service. Very knowledgeable staff. The teas are delicious. We don't live in the Seattle area, but since visiting the store we now order their teas online. read more

Really cool store off the main street of Pike's Place. The staff were really friendly and all the teas smelled amazing. Picked up a strawberry tea for my brother-in-law and a can of matcha. Would highly recommend if you're a tea lover or if you're looking for a gift for a tea lover! read more

See all

Friendly staff and cute ambiance. Staff are well educated about different kinds of teas and brews. almond sugar cookie, mint and vanilla cream were our favorite blends. Bought a bunch of souvenirs of small tea bags for friends & family read more

Perennial Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

This was a really sweet little treat to the end of my vacation in Seattle. I was looking for a tea shop and I knew I had seen one on Yelp that was near the pikes market place but I couldn't find it that day so this really nice man at the fruit stand said," hey I think it's right down that way". I finally found this cute little tea shop, and was so happy. Inside there were many teas in jars and lots of adorable little tea pots to brew them in. I decided to buy two bags I bought one bag of earl gray with extra Bergamont, which the lady said was delicious, and the other one was another Earl Grey, that had Bergamont and rosemary and something else in it, but it sounded delightful. I decided to take a business card as well and when I get home and I am low on the tea I'm going to continue to order from them because it's great to find a good shop like this that has really good tea. I have high hopes for this and I'm pretty sure I'm right. I also am going to buy a bag for my best friend since we both love to exchange different delicious teas and she is very good at buying the expensive ones and I am very good at buying the cheap ones so now I think it's time for me to change and up my taste. Let you know later if this was great or not but I have a feeling it'll be wonderful. read more

Perennial Tea Room - Business card - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Cute hole in a wall tea shop in Pike Place~ My BF and I stopped here for a tea break post Pink Door. They sell various of tea leaf by ounces and limited to go freshly brewed teas. We got two small earl grey tea on the go. The teas were flavorful, rich in flavor and unique from other teas I've had. Would def love to try the other teas here. Highly recommend checking this place out for a much needed tea break post food coma. read more

This is the most relaxing, zen, lovely tea shop. You walk in an ladies were knitting. I'm a huge tea lover and the inventory and options of lose leaf tea were just exceptional. They have 3-4 teas on tap and rotate options daily. The staff is so knowledgeable of the offerings. They also serve clean, high quality, useable team pots, mugs, strainers etc. I bought a tea mug with an infuzer built in. We stopped in here 2 times. The first time we tried the black sticky rice tea on tap. This was unlike anything I've tried and o regret not getting some lose leave tea of this kind. It smelled like sticky rice and had a sticky rice after taste. The next day I got a green tea, good but standard. My partner got the Seattle chai and really enjoyed it. They also have a nice seating area in front of the shop to sit down and enjoy a'cuppa. Highly recommend for tea lovers! read more

Catching up on Yelp reviews. This was for a crowded, warm summer visit back on 8/12/18. Perrenial Tea Room has been around a long time along Post Alley at Pike Place Market. Counter service are available to assist and answer questions. They encourage wandering through their shop. Lots of tea varieties and other merchandise on display. Look forward to brewing the two types of black teas purchased in convenient two ounce portions, Ceylon Kenilworth and Ali's Earl Grey. read more

See all

Charming tea shop to visit while in Seattle. A comfortable interior, with pre packaged tea and accessories on the left and "by the weight" teas on the right. The customer service is wonderful and the women are friendly and approachable. read more

I love coming to the perennial tea room! The staff is extremely kind and willing to help with tea selection. They also have some teas brewed for on the go beverages. The space has a ton of tea equipment as will and the staff is very willing to talk you through their favorites. If you're in Pike Place and you're a tea lover, I highly recommend you check it out. read more

This shop is a hidden gem in the Pike Place Market. The retail part of the shop has quality items at a reasonable cost. If you are a loose tea drinker check out the large infuser that has arms which fold in/out, and a handy carrying case. I invested in four of them a decade ago and they have been a pleasure to use every single time I brew a pot. The other side of the shop has two walls which display over fifty tea blends, including two types of rooibos. The customer service is always excellent and cheerful. They sell tea by the cup, and offer to let you smell the jars of tea. You can get a discount if you are a member of the Seattle Art Museum, or purchase more than a certain amount. They will ship orders. We live nearby and it's hard to imagine how they get it here (no charge) within 36 hours, but they do. If your idea of a good idea is to put the kettle on, you should definitely check this charming place out! read more

They have a huge selection of tea and even have decaf options for my mother who cannot do caffeine. The prices are expensive compared to grocery tea bags but reasonable for a tea shop like this. Loose leaf teas are priced by weight (in grams) and tea bags are available too. Though the question about a tip when we paid caught me off guard. I didn't expect it from a retail store. The staff is courteous and helpful. They do deserve a tip but I do hope they get paid enough not to rely on the tip as it is uncommon for retail stores. My recommendations: Earl grey extra and Seattle Chai, and read more

Holy cow this place has a great selection of teas. I'm not very well versed in the subtle differences of each tea, trust me when I say they have a nice variety, there is probably something for everyone here. If you don't like brewing loose leaf, you can also purchase bagged teas from all over the world. British tea lovers rejoice! They have Yorkshire Gold in stock if you prefer a British tea. Located in a back alley near Pike Place, i find myself grabbing a few ounces of different teas every time I come by. It's off the beaten path near The Pink Door nestled between other shops. They don't sell just tea though. You can pick up wares like teapots and small items to help you brew that perfect cup! They have small offerings of freshly brewed tea to sample just in case you needed some sort of inspiration for your purchase. The staff is great and very helpful if you have questions. They've always been super nice whenever I've gone in there. If you purchase it in the store you will get a better deal versus buying online. Some teas do have a minimum amount. Who buys less than two ounces anyways? A very good question! I find myself gravitating towards the oolongs they carry and always buy some of the almond sugar cookie for myself and others when I stop by. Why is the almond sugar cookie one of the best selling blends? We'll see for yourself because you'll be hooked just like everyone I've gifted tea to. Sure you could go to the other great tea shops in the area, but if you're at the market you might as well stop by. read more

Wonderful service. Didn't get the name of the lovely young lady who helped us, but we were traveling and hadn't brought with us enough tea for two Sunday tea meditations. So, we headed over to PTR, and after much interesting conversation about the nuances of pu erh, we settled on a loose leaf version that we wound up absolutely loving!! read more

It doesn't matter how much it rains in Seattle, people are willing to grin and bear the elements to meander through the bustling Pike Place Market area. And why not? It's a world-class fishermen-and-farmers market where you need to duck to avoid concussion by hurling halibut. Post Alley can get just as hectic with people inexplicably drawn to one section where the Pike Place Market Gum Wall continues to grow by the wad (review: http://bit.ly/2tZevaA) and on another section where unique social spots like The Pink Door and the White Horse Trading Company reside (photo: http://bit.ly/2t5alBI). That section of the alley is where Jamie W. and I found this compact English-style tea room, and we were in need of a spot of tea as wet as we were. Shelves of loose-leaf teas were available for the tasting, but alas there were only two cafe tables next to the window. As a perpetually photo-snapping Asian couple finally left a table, I swooped in with my wet umbrella and raggedy backpack and let Jamie do the tasting and ordering. He made a wise choice in the White Peach, an organic herbal creation with a smooth finish that could have met a peach along the way (photo: http://bit.ly/2t5v5JP). Service was a bit on the unctuous side as they were encouraging us to buy a bag or two of the various tea leaves at the same time. A full-fledged tea accessory shop took up the other half the space (photo: http://bit.ly/2t5xGTv), so if you're looking to avoid the rain, this could do the trick for a few dry, tranquil minutes. TEA - 3 stars...a decent cuppa tea that doesn't linger too long in the memory AMBIANCE - 3 stars...a bit tight to provide true teatime comfort SERVICE - 2.5 stars...a little too salesy for a tea room TOTAL - 3 stars...take a break amid the hurly burly of Pike Place read more

See all

Perennial Tea is a great place to shop. The staff is very friendly and passionate about tea. Plus their prices are very reasonable for the good quality. Generally I visit Mariage Freres in Paris once or twice a year and purchase most of my tea for the year but I severely stocked up last week at Perennial. For just under $100 I walked out with exactly 2 pounds of excellent loose leaf teas in 9 different flavors. For this quantity I would've spent at least €250 at Mariage Freres with slightly higher quality. So far all of the tea purchased at Perennial have been very good but the Turkish blend, Yunnan Imperial, Khongea Assam and Moroccan Mint really stood out. Not much more can be said except if you like tea and in Seattle do yourself a favor and visit Perennial. read more

Perennial Tea Room - Cool little shop on Post Alley - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Definitely stop by here if you or someone you know likes tea! They have a great selection of loose leaf and merchandise; as a Portlander who frequents Tao of Tea and Townshend's, I'm always pleasantly surprised when a tea shop has blends that one of those shops doesn't. Perennial now joins Miro on my shortlist of go-to tea shops in Seattle, and I'm sure that if you go, you'll be happy you went! read more

This place was such a refreshing place for my last vacation day. The service was top-notch; the girl who helped me out, she was great. She pointed me in the right direction for all of my suggestions and criteria. Very patient and knew which ones to look for. The aromas and smells when the teas were presented were very encouraging when deciding which ones to get. Very glad to have visited this shop and will definitely stop by again when I'm back in town. Also they had some brewed teas for sale and the hisbiscus tea I got was very delicious and refreshing for a hot day. Overall, would recommend this shop to anyone who can appreciate a good cup of tea! read more

Calm, smells, quaint. The vibe I got in this place was amazing. It's like a Pokemon Trainer threw in a lure and drew me near, but Pokemon Go was down so I couldn't play. As soon as I walked in, the burst of delicious smells filled into my lungs and cleared my soul. I went around smelling different teas/herbs and I finally found the smell and not too strong tea that wanted me, I asked to try it out. That Blueberry Green Tea smelled amazing! The cashier said that they didn't serve it at the moment and only served what was brewed. But she was really kind and went to the back and found an already open box for me to try. She continued on to prepare my tea and I sat down by the window to relax and enjoy my very own zen time. I sat for what seemed a short amount of time reflecting on how beautiful this place was and how my week was going. Then my tea was ready, so I got up and took my tea cup to my table. I sat down and let it cool. It smelled so good!!!! Took my first sip and happiness clouded my head as the drink and smell filled my spirits! I was that happy, that I found a delicious beautiful hidden tea spot, away from all the noise of Pike Place Market! :) read more

Perennial Tea Room - Blueberry Green Tea! Chill vibes :) the aroma - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered their oolong tea on tap and it was VERY VERY watered down to the point that it tasted almost like water. Very disappointing. BUT the service was very nice and friendly! read more

A sweet, relaxing tea room in the heart of Pike Place Market to get away from the crowds. The staff here were super helpful when my wife and I came by and it was cool to be able to smell the aromas of the teas we were interested in. Being lavender fans, we thoroughly enjoyed our cups of lemon chamomile lavender and lavender earl grey. Seating is a limited to just a few small tables, but they seemed to be more than adequate for the amount of visitors interested in sticking around to sip. read more

This is hands down one of the best places to discover new varieties and flavors of tea! They have the classics (like morning black teas, some fresh greens and tisanes) as well as some out of the box or harder flavors to find (a cherry sencha tea, coconut pouchong, and some of the lesser known Harney and Sons teas, like the Heirloom Bartlett Pear). They have books on tea as well as tea wares, and a knowledgeable staff who can answer all your tea questions and recommend some new types to try. Also this shop smells so good. I would give more stars if I could. Come see for yourself! read more

I don't go here all that often because parking near Pike Place Market is usually an ordeal, and because I buy a whole pound of tea on each visit. It takes quite a while to use up a pound of tea, even if I measure it pretty strong. But I've been going here for years (long before I started doing Yelp check-ins), and it's a great little store. They have all sorts of tea, from the ordinary (such as English breakfast) to the fairly exotic (such as my favorite, Lapsang souchong), decoratively displayed in bulk jars in the left side (as viewed from the entrance) of the store. The selection seems to be less comprehensive for herb teas. (But maybe I haven't looked closely.) That's not a problem for me; about the only herb tea I drink regularly is rooibos. Hint: if you like drinking the same tea over and over, it's a good idea to buy a pound or more; they offer a discount for buying that much. But if you want to try something new, you can buy a small taster portion, and sometimes even taste samples in the store. On the right side of the store, they have an assortment of tea accessories -- which I don't really need, since I've accumulated plenty of tea paraphernalia over the years. I usually see the same friendly woman working there. I'm not sure whether she's the boss or just a long-term employee who works there when I'm likely to be there. But she knows her stuff about tea. Everyone else I've encountered there has too. Minuses are the parking, but that's not their fault, and no public restroom, but they can give simple directions to a public restroom with cool tile floors. And once when I was desperate (from drinking too much tea) they let me use the employee restroom. By the way, the reason I'm writing this today is that their chain store competitor Teavana just shut down. Yes, the little guys that have been there since 1995 beat the big guys. read more

Perennial Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been looking for a good loose leaf tea place for so long! I used to go to another one in Seattle but they were always out of the basics and the owners were super unethical and unkind to their staff. Not only do they have the basics always in stock but the staff is so kind and the owner works on the floor with them! All of the employees are obviously very knowledgeable about the tea they're selling and I feel so comfortable asking questions and talking to them. This is where aim getting all my tea from now on! read more

Perennial Tea Room - Chamomile tea bag - Tea Rooms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Charming and cute tar boutique located on the side street near Pike Place. Friendly, welcoming, and informative staff. She explained the difference between black and white teas. There is an abundance of various teas from all over the world. You are able to purchase a bag, a tin, or large amounts of teas. I definitely recommended opening up each container and smelling the different types of teas they have available. They also sell tumblers, cups, and anything needed to steep your tea in. Great place to buy something for a tea lover in your life! read more

A variety of different teas to choose from I loved the London fog cream it's delicious

Worst customer service I have ever received at a tea shop, disgusting employees who won't let you even waft the tea leaves before purchase. Stay away. read more

Enjoyed a very educational conversation with Aliya. The passion for tea is contagious. The actual tea is also five star.