What a cute tea bar! Such an enticing menu, I was conflicted because everything looked so good but ended up getting the teddy graham matcha with boba! It was pretty expensive but really well done. I wish I could come back and try more items but I was unfortunately only in town for an event. Service was very fluid and kind, and the place was decorated so cutely! Ambiance is stellar, great study spot. I would recommend this as a must try!! read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Teddy Graham Matcha w/ Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Sencha Tea Bar blends modern energy with a touch of whimsy--and Madison's location captures both perfectly. We stopped in for a midday pick-me-up and were greeted with a menu that felt more like a mood board: vibrant, customizable, and full of refreshing promise. I ordered the Mango Watermelon Iced Tea, which arrived crisp, fruit-forward, and exceptionally balanced. It wasn't overly sweet, and the watermelon notes didn't overpower the mango--a rare achievement in fruit tea profiles. My favorite of the visit, though, was the Moo Long Purple specialty drink. A layered beauty with oolong tea, lavender undertones, and rich purple hues that swirled like a galaxy in a cup. It had a soft floral fragrance and a creamy finish that made each sip linger just a second longer than expected. Staff were quick, friendly, and familiar with their blends--offering insights on flavor pairings and boba textures. The shop itself was clean, cozy, and a sweet retreat from the bustle of State Street. Whether you're looking to sip slowly with friends or grab a colorful Instagram-worthy drink on the go, Sencha delivers more than just tea--it delivers an experience worth repeating read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

A cute tea shop in downtown Madison. I loved how you could order big teapots and pitchers of plain tea, and they had a huge tea book of the different tea leaves they offer. It was perfect for trying the actual flavor of the leaves without the sugar. I really enjoyed the iced jasmine tea. They also offer a mystery drink, where the staff will make you a random hot/iced drink. There is seating inside and a collection of board games that you can grab for a chill hangout. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Scrabble and a teapot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I stopped by for a quick tea on a Sunday afternoon. The place was bustling with young crowd. Hot ginger matcha milk tea was my favorite item. It had matcha flavor as well as a good kick from ginger. Royal milk bubble tea was my other item. That was good as well. Almond chocolate cake was nice and soft. read more

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I stopped in here the other day when I was back in town and the woman working was SO nice. While they no longer have the coffee boba, she offered an alternative that was brown sugar goodness. I stuck with the classic chai tea latte. There are many loose leaf teas in small packages - the perfect gift! read more

Got the Hot Hive Chai which was delicious. 10/10! Spicy heat with the spices of the chai. Wish I lived nearby to be a regular. Very nice staff as well and cute ambiance. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Hot Hive Chai, 10/10 highly recommend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing ube matcha latte. Tasted really milky and satisfying. Service was super friendly. Pastry options were a bit scarce, sad I couldn't try one though. But the drinks themselves were great. read more

The drinks were really good! I was a little skeptical at first but the owner and cashier were so nice. They host a lot of events here too. I saw some posters for trivia night and a murder mystery. It's nice to see someone building community. It was very busy when we went and they even said they weren't expecting so many people. They ran out of boba but the milk caps were fantastic. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Oolong Milk Tea, Matcha Milk Tea with Milk Cap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I don't make it here often but always make an effort when I'm close . Service is quick and friend. I go to Sencha for the chai bubble teas. Laid back atmosphere typical of state street coffee shop . I wish they had samples because I would like to try certain flavors but wouldn't want to pay that price just for something I wouldn't like . read more

I have loved sencha for years but they just keep getting better and better. My go to order is a watermelon cooler w strawberry jellies but you really can't go wrong w any of their dI haven't caught her name but the lovely lady making drinks is 1) a very talented barista and 2) so kind! She always asks me how my day is and actually listens. The ambiance is very cozy, sometimes it can get crowded but when you come in at a lucky time you can hang out and enjoy the low lighting, fall decor, and board games. They have a customer for life, I love you sencha! read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Harvest chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I honestly never knew this was a Boba spot. They have a lot of fun topping options as well as variety for milk and not dairy teas. On State Street they often times also have a chalkboard with a bunch of fun little themes, such as the drink you should get based on your zodiac sign or the drink you should get based on the table with area you were in so it's always a fun experience. if you feel like that's OK, there are plenty of options once you get inside. The staff is super friendly and they have a ton of cute little earrings, stickers, and knickknacks that you can purchase at the checkout as well read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Hit me with bubble tea, Sencha!!! This place is a cozy mainstay my god. State Street is peppered with boba places, and Sencha usually delivers. If you're looking for a modest cuppa tea that's packed with sugar this is your place. The environment in here is so warm and there's alwAys cute art on the walls. Great place to study. I'm here on a winter night, tonight. I've definitely written a paper almost into the AM here before. The staff is literally always the kindest! They'll ask you how you are and not in the Trader Joe's way (if y'a know y'a know). Their classic bobas are always good but I'm a sucker for their seasonal teas. Like I got a Cookie Butter Latte. Come on! Doesn't that sounds lush? It was. Getchya Sencha NOW. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Taiwanese Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Tea, tea, everything tea. My friend who I went with to Sencha is very into tea and loved all the options and was very happy with their drink. I also got a gift here for a tea lover curated by the staff and the recipient was tinkled pink. I tried the turmeric latte with oak milk and it wasn't great (IMO, a non-tea drinker) - not sure if it was the oat milk rather than cow milk but that was a miss. But why would you care what a coffee drinker thinks about a tea drink?! read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is a cute tea place. I got a matcha latte. I ordered it with 3 packets of stevia. When I received my drink the barrista had obviously forgotten them. That's usually not a big deal, but because this is boba place, the lid on my cup was sealed. I ended up pouring the stevia through the tiny hole my straw made. Not the most efficient or tidy, but it worked. Atmosphere is nice. I really liked the selection in the free library area. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I often get the same thing and it's always consistently good; the Cookie Butter Coffee Boba. It's just the right balance of sweetness and coffee. The boba is the perfect chewy edition to this drink. Absolutely delicious. They always have a very diverse and interesting mix of tea and drink options. Sencha is always cozy and busy, a testament to how much people enjoy spending time there. I love their community puzzle corner and the games & free WiFi. Service is always solid and the staff is kind. Sencha is my favorite bubble tea shop in Madison. The vibes are always good. read more

Since moving from California, I was in search for a bubble tea place that could match up to my old favorites. Sencha seems to be a front runner! The location is perfect nestled along State Street. The inside is quite small and bustling with people no matter the time of day. However, service is fast and people are always nice! The sweetness of their milk tea is customizable which is something I really appreciate. Also, I love the amount of toppings that they offer aside from just boba. They're also open till 11PM every night which is an additional plus! read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Milk tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Staff are always incredibly friendly, and the tea is usually very exceptional. Occasionally lacks flavor, but overall top-notch.

The service was delightful and the vibe of the store is very nice, but the drink was buns. $8 for a boba is normal but it kinda sucks it doesn't hit. Wasn't hard to get down by any means but it had way too much ice in it, making it bland. read more

Fast, tasty, cozy and wonderful staff. Their peppermint mocha is a special treat on a dreary day. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Peppermint mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Sencha is absolutely one of my favorite places in the Madison area. I have been going to this place regularly for 7 years and they have never let me down. There is an order for everyone, tea lovers and haters alike. I regularly order the Thai Tea or I also like to switch it up with their seasonal offerings. The employees have always been friendly and are ready to recommend a drink to suit your tastes. If you visit make sure to take a look around, they feature local artists and sometimes the art is available for purchase! read more

One of my fav drink to-go in Madison I've been getting the passion fruit green tea since the first time I came as a a freshman and my friend recommended this to me. Also have tried other ones, tastes nice. Also, a bonus point, there's always nice atmosphere in the store. The staffs are friendly. The store little tables and decors are cute as well read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - a cup of iced tea and a pair of sunglasses - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Perfect bubble tea spot in downtown Madison. So many delicious options (including non-dairy milk), super friendly service, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere (complete with games)! When I left my bag there accidentally, Holly went above and beyond to help me, so please give her an extra smile (and a lovely tip if you are able) next time you visit this gem! read more

This place was the only boba place open after 8pm on a week day. I love their smoothies! The place is small and isn't good for a big group hangout because it could get busy here. I liked that they had a bathroom for guests. Very convenient since it's downtown. The service was good and fast. I'll come back again for sure. They also sell their own "Sengcha" sweatshirts, cute little keychains by the checkout register. Menu options are good as well. I ordered the peppermint mocha latte with no boba. It is good but I'm not really a peppermint mocha type so I only got it to try.. I wouldn't get this next time though. I recommend their smoothies for sure! read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Peppermint mocha latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I came here while on a business trip. I ordered a Thai tea with boba. I ordered almost immediately and my tea came out within minutes. The boba was slightly hard, it almost didn't taste fresh. Otherwise, I will most definitely give it another try on my next trip. read more

Stopped here in a beautiful day to satisfy our bubble tea craving. Not wanting to make any unnecessary contact and limit touching surfaces such as door handles, counters, and the credit card machine during COVID, we tried to call and place the order over the phone. The barista that answered the phone simply stated that they are not taking phone orders and I can walk in and place the order. When I walked in, the same barista was on the phone telling another customer the same thing about not accepting phone in orders. Then she turned towards another employee and mocked the caller with an annoyed tone, indicating that this was, "the hundredth time someone's asked the same question today". Perhaps because that's an indication of a service that's lacking? We wanted a black tea that was blended with tapioca, and was asked to choose a flavoring (hibiscus, peach, etc.). We just wanted something we've gotten from many other bubble tea places before. But they insisted it wasn't going to turn out well without any added flavoring. Then the barista recommended the Royal Thai Tea. Sounding close to what we're looking for, that's what we went with, but with less sweetness. When we received the order, it was not blended. I had to go back into the store and asked for it to be blended, which another woman said, sure, but the less sweet version will not taste as good blended. Once we verified that the order we were trying to place all along finally arrived correctly, it was actually enjoyable and the amount of sweetness was perfect. The whole experience induced head-scratching and head-tilting, from the beginning with the box of Tampax on a table near their merchandise shelf in plain view when you first walk in. read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - 3 Sencha Tea Bar is a small tea shop nearby University of Wisconsin, Madison. There is a Kungfu Tea nearby but I prefer to come here instead since I can go to Kungfu Tea anywhere else. I really like the ambiance at this place. It's a small and yet very cozy place. With cute decorations throughout the shop with sentimental lights by the window, you will love this place as much as I did. Being a tea fanatic, I decided to go with Lychee flavor with the Green Tea base. I asked to be made less sweet and my drink was perfectly fine for my taste! My Boyfriend got Cantaloupe and his was pretty good too which complemented very well with chewy boba or tapioca balls. On my second visit, I went with Peach with the same Green Tea base, this was tasty also. I think I liked Lychee slightly more. Japanese Matcha Latte was good. It was something I had somewhere else. Nothing too special. The two guys working at the bar were both friendly and kind! I really enjoyed my stay here with the boyfriend with these great drinks made by them. I would definitely be back whenever I am back in Wisconsin. read more

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Best tea latte in the whole of Madison - period! Huge fan. Parlor is very beautiful and cozy - great place to go hang out reading a book watching people pass by on the Capitol square. read more

Cozy cafe selling boba in downtown Madison, WI near the capitol. A great location to relax with a friend after a long day at work or after a workout. I believe there drinks are good in terms of price and size because there is definitely quite a bit of competition along State St. The baristas were warm and attentive making sure each guest that walks in has an amazing experience. read more

My daughter and I are tea drinkers and were drawn in by the signs. Mint tea calms my stomach issues so I ordered an iced mint tea. Delish! My oldest got a little man tea infuser. Hard to describe but you put the tea leaves in its pants and he holds on to the side of your coffee cup. Pictures to follow. There was some neat retail items for sale. They also sell loose leaf tea and we brought some home. Cute little shop and the owner was very helpful and knowledgeable. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Tea infuser. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Everything is delish-- unicorn tea is coconut with just a hint of berry. The green chai latte has a hint of mint to round out the typical strong flavors. The raspberry flavor was true raspberry. The boba were perfectly cooked and chewy. Service was great. My only complaint would be that the menu online was a lot clearer than the one in the store -- good thing I checked the online menu first. read more

Really tasty milk teas and super friendly baristas! The lovely ladies behind the counter really stood out to me. They were patient as we perused the menu, helpful with recommendations and so kind to my kiddo. Hubs and I went with the traditional black tea milk tea, mine with tapioca boba. So good! Definitely a drink I would order again. Also love how the to go cups are served with a film over top instead of a lid. Aesthetically pleasing! The shop itself is quaint but lots of spots to sit, would come back again for sure! read more

Stopped in for tea with a friend to take a quick COVID-safe outdoor walk. I got the Gaucho with cream which was chai-esque and very tasty. Not sweet which was welcome. Nice hot drink that was a reasonable price. My friend got the peppermint mocha swirl and loved it. I appreciate Sencha's attention to keeping customers safe, including limiting patrons inside and room to distance. read more

When I walked in, I immediately noticed how cute it was inside. I also noticed it was small, but in a cozy way. I can see this being annoying when they get busy though. I got a royal milk tea with boba, which is my go-to drink. I thought it was ok but nothing special. If I found myself in Madison again, I would likely try another boba place over coming back here. They have some board games, so Sencha would be a good place to grab some drinks, play games, and just hang out. They also have some tea merch by the cashier that would be good gifts for tea aficionados. read more

Sencha Tea Bar - Madison - Royal milk tea with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Sencha is my go-to study spot and my favorite place on State St. The drinks and baked goods never disappoint and the atmosphere is bright and cozy. Holly is so sweet, as are the rest of the staff. All of the stars! :)) read more

Wonderful baristas and a lovely ambience. The boba tea is delicious. Perfect blends and not bitterness. I wish the place were a little bigger because they definitely would fill up. Their place is fun and lively. read more

Sencha is my favorite place to stop! I go every time I'm in Madison (or their other locations in Minneapolis!) I've even asked them to open up a location in Mayfair Mall Milwaukee so I can go more often!! This place is legit. They use real tea in their drinks. And it's good! They offer drinks hot, iced, "cooler" or slushie like (my favorite), shake, and milk tea. Their boba is always cooked right and they even have seasonal flavors of popping bubbles. Their flavored boba teas use syrup instead of powder (ick powder is gross) and they have exciting flavors like lychee, passion fruit, hibiscus, and guava. They also have the best chai I've found in the many tea places I visit. It's nice and spicy instead of sweet. Very refreshing to drink! I love everything about sencha. They tend to be pretty busy being on state street but that way I know my favorite place will never close! Love it! read more

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Ordered the Jasmine tea latte. Superb! The service was nice, the drink was good, the place was perfect. They also provided boardgames.

I've only gotten the Royal Black Milk Tea with tapioca pearls - it's pretty much your standard bubble tea. I loved the taste of the tea. The tapioca pearls were cooked really well. I was definitely a little disappointed to see that they microwave hot beverages. I used to work at a bubble tea place and that just seems like a faux pas to pre-make drinks and have to microwave it. I love the variety they have here. The menu isn't so extensive that it is overwhelming (like at KungFu Tea). The servers are extremely patient and very nice. read more

Really cute little tea shop in Madison. Because of its location, you're bound to bump into many studious (or at least attempting to be) college kids. I got a Chai Tea Latte with Boba, which came out to be a bit over $5. I really enjoyed my drink! in a world where Chai Tea Lattes are usually underwhelming, Sencha's had just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. The boba was also done nicely and was firm without being too dense. They had a lot of options on their menu, all customizable to your specifications. It's a bit pricy, but the quality is definitely noticeable in comparison to chain tea/coffee shops. read more

Sencha is my go-to drink spot on state! If you're not hungry for food but need some sort of a pick-me-up or a nice place to chill, it's a good idea. The teas are always refreshing and unique. I'm no boba expert, but I think it's delicious, especially with a hot or cold chai latte. I recommend the jellies for an iced fruity tea... but be careful, the drinks can come out pretty darn sweet! The baristas know their stuff (I've even seen them let customers smell the loose leaves to help them describe the flavors), and if you ask for a specific level of sweet, they should be able to cater. Get your drinks "for here" to sip the from a huge glass mug, and you can sit and read or study for a bit. The tunes are gooood, and it's an especially magical place around the holidays. It's eSENCHAlly the best. Haha. Ha. read more

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