Now this is an excellent tea purveyor. They have a ton of types of teas, including rarer ones like…read moreyellow teas, aged shoumei and plenty of other white tea, along with the standard selection of high quality loose leaf. The staff and shop as a whole are super welcoming. It's totally unlike the more traditional Chinese tea shops that I sometimes find intimidating to enter. I was initially enticed to go due to their free educational tea tastings, ending up going to the Earliest Harvest Tea session. For this class, we were able to try six different types of tea, brewed in French presses. The teas aren't brewed that precisely - the leaves kind of just sit there, but somehow I didn't feel like anything was particularly overbrewed. My tasting notes (for personal reference) are as follows: Silver Needle - This was picked in Spring 2025. It's grassy and smooth with a bit of a honey essence. There's a bit of astringency due to the French press method of brewing where the tea remains steeping through several tasting sessions. Shoumei - This one is 19 year aged. Not much smell in the leaves, perhaps a bit of sweetness. I've never had this tea before, it's amazing. Such a rich and smooth body. It tastes kind of herbal and medicinal, but way better. I ended up buying a puck of this for $41. Jasmine - This one is of the biluochun style with a bug bitten tea leaf base. It's so fragrant with jasmine it's almost like drinking perfume. There's almost a little nutty in finish. The taste really lingers in the mouth. Dragonwell - This one was just picked a bit past tomb sweeping day. I've also never had this tea before. The leaves smell mild with a small bit of grassy and smoky aroma. It's another ridiculously fragrant tea in taste with a sharp grassiness and very sharp sweetness with a very harsh astringency. My tongue and mouth instantly felt like puckering upon the first sip. SFTGFOP1 Darjeeling - This one is a first flush with a strong malty smell. The taste is very bright roasty and somewhat astringent but spiced flavor. It finishes with a somewhat raw peanut type of flavor similar to a strong Ceylon. It gives a somewhat milky mouthfeel. OP1 Ceylon - Another first flush. The leaves smell really sweet and the taste is lightly sweet with a deep earthy and raw nutty flavor. I can definitely see this tea going well with fruit syrups or infusions. They also have a warmer on the side every day with a sample tea. On the day we went it was the Enshi Yu Lu, which I found to be super honey forward, slightly grassy, very sweet, with only a light astringency. We ended up purchasing the aforementioned shoumei puck and also a cup of the HONEYFAIRYLAND, a yellow tea that we've never tried before: HONEYFAIRYLAND, 12oz Hot ($4) - This is brewed at 175 degrees for 2 minutes. It has a very light smell. Interestingly enough, I feel like the flavor is more similar to Ceylon given the raw nutty background vs. the white teas. It's definitely less oxidized in taste and is quite a bit sweeter. The owner just oozes tea knowledge. She's so enthusiastic about educating people and sharing her insights, it's quite something! I love this tea shop! I'm planning on going to more of the tea classes and trying out a bunch of other teas. The large selection of true teas at Friday Afternoon means that there is always something new to drink. Bathrooms - Single unisex room. After drinking so much tea, it's a real necessity haha

Love that this place has masking days!!…read more The tea-rista was very sweet and helped us choose which teas we wanted to try. I got a jasmine tea and it was exactly what I was hoping for! They also do refills on hot water so you can enjoy your tea for as long as possible!

Another great find in Ballard. Shuiwen and Noah are your go-to people for tea. Floating Leaves is…read moreone of Seattle's great tea shops. They have a wide range of teas and are knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and eager to share their experiences with the teas. Buying tea is like buying any fine wine, coffee, or scotch. There is always more to learn. These are full-leaf teas (see pics), not the chopped bits in tea bags. If you've never experienced a gongfu-style tea serving, ask FL to show you, or you can find it on YouTube. On a per-ounce basis, gongfu is more economical than tea bags and doesn't require a fancy setup. A small teapot, strainer, and second cup are all you need. You can, of course, buy a fancy setup. I dropped a before and after picture below. You start with the rolled and dried tea leaves and "rinse" the team each time you serve. This time I got two oolongs and a ridiculously reasonably priced pe'ur. I drink tea throughout the day with different teas for meals and sipping.They are right there in Ballard, go see FL!

Reasonable prices, very kind store owners, and a unique selection of teas! Would definitely come…read morehere again, especially for the oolongs!

We wandered back into this wonderful tea shop for the first time in a while spending the morning in…read morethe International District snacking on baked goods. As we entered the warm greeting and offer to help us select the right tea was immediate. We welcomed the help as the variety in this small cozy shop was dizzying. We were walked through some options based on personal taste- we were interested in a few of them and he offered samples of each before we decided. It felt like we could talk to them much longer but had to get going.

nice tea-tasting location that only seated 5 people. crowded, so watch where you go because…read moredelicate products and furniture all around u. the lady who led the tea-tasting experience was good, but I felt like a better introduction of each tea would have made the entire experience just the best . It was just okay. It felt rushed, too. also, a walk-through on how she preps the yea would have been much appreciated. shop looked pretty , but also was pretty expensive for the ceramics. oh well...nice place to walk around if u got time to kill

I love the Perennial Tea Room. I discovered them when my husband and I visited Seattle, about 30…read moreyears 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.

Not being a regular tea drinker, other than your average iced black tea, I stopped in here to get…read moresome 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.

What a cool tea shop. I met them at the tea festival a couple weeks ago in Seattle. They were…read morewilling to host a free tea tasting class and that's so generous of them. I signed up for the class and was able to try three different teas and listen to the origins of teas and all the different types of teas there are. Everybody there was so nice and friendly and Explained all my questions. We got to try the tease and they even got moon cakes because it was the mid autumn festival. We also got taught how to make tea in the clay bowls and ceramic bowls, and it felt very therapeutic to try it out. The tea shop was decorated very well with lots of Chinese calligraphy hanging up on the ceilings and on the walls. I love that they had the sitting table in the back so you can sit on the ground and sip tea. They had lots of different teas and accessories that you can purchase. I will say the teas are a little out of my price range, but I did buy a pair of really cute cutting scissors that were on sale.

So wonderful. Very high quality tea options. This is not a place to come get "tea to go," or oder…read morecustom tea drinks. This is a place where you can sample the tea before buying, partake in tai chi, or attend tea education classes. Or maybe do private tea tasting parties? I didn't speak enough Chinese to get the full understanding but they do have a fairly helpful website.

Love this spot, so cool…read more Lots of options. I came in during the weekend for dandelion tea. The owner was so sweet and welcoming. He had just about any tea I needed. He also does tea tasting but I held off, I was in a rush. Use to go out in Pike for my tea but this has become my favorite spot. He's my tea guy :)

Great ambiance, really nice guys, especially to a total tea rookie like me…read more Took the time to explain what I was drinking, dropped a bunch of knowledge on me, and walked me through each tea I was purchasing. Thought I was just grabbing a couple bags of tea for a friend, ended up with an hour long experience I very much enjoyed. 10/10​

I wanted to love this place and was so excited to try it. We made a reservation a month in advance…read morebecause there were 7 of us. We were seated at a large table, and it was beautifully decorated. After twenty minutes, someone came by to talk about the teas. We ordered our pots, and she said they would be out shortly. We got the tea and were told we could try any other tea. She brought out tiers of little snacks, and then didn't come back for an hour. I think she was busy with other customers but there were two additional workers. One of my friends asked one of the other workers for a different tea, and she came by and said "he's just the host." Ok, well he could have still given you the order, or you could have come by and asked if we wanted a different tea? I really wanted to recommend this place, and bring my daughter back with her friends but for $565 for 7 people, the food you see, and one pot of tea for each guest, I'm going to pass.

On our way to Edmonds and tried to decide on an impromptu lunch in Issaquah that will accommodate…read moreour dog. Paisleys tea room at Gilman village is the place! Patio has about 6 tables with colorful flowers in full bloom surrounded us. It's quite magical sitting there relaxing and sipping delicious tea, pastries and lunch. Everyone works in the shop all so sweet and attentive. We had London fog which was fragrant and beautiful. Salad and sandwich hit the spot. It was so relaxing even our dog sat quietly and people watch. Do try this place with tea services too. Presentation is always stunning. Thank you Quinn and staff making our lunch time very pleasant and memorable.

Wow! Such a hidden gem in Edmonds. This tea shop is where I started bringing friends when they…read morevisit and enjoy the large selection of carefully curated tea options. My mom doesn't drink caffeine and there is a whole wall of options for her to try! The scones are so good I don't have a favorite to recommend, you should get both and split them or save one for later. ;) Each table is setup nicely with a fancy porcelain teapot and cups to choose fun. I enjoy taking a picture in front of the flower wall and the prices are so good. It's easy to stop in just to get a cup of tea to go. The lady who owns is is very friendly and knowledgeable. She has helped with suggestions and I can't recommend visiting enough.

What a wonderful place! Don't think twice just go here! My friend and I came for a pot of tea and…read morethen found out about the once a month tea service so we made reservations for July. We can't wait!