My boyfriend and I discovered this place a few years ago and we've been a fan since! Sencha was formerly steepery fyi! The baristas there are really helpful! They know great combos for different tea flavors so if you're stuck definitely ask! So far my boyfriend and I have tried taro bubble tea , black lemon ice tea, and black milk tea. After having the black lemon ice tea with lychee bubbles I'm never going back! It's the perfect amount of sour and the lychee compliments the lemon so well!! The taro bubble tea is milky and the boba is pretty good! I always try to swing by to grab some tea! The interior changed as well! They added a booth which adds more seating and it improves the overall look of the cafe. It's quite small so sometimes there's no seating. They also sell local art as well as tea accessories! I'm a fan! Hope you guys like it too! :) read more

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The bubble tea here is amazing. I'm a big fan of the royal black with the fresh tapioca pearls. My wife is also a huge fan of the iced green tea with lychee. The workers are always friendly and the bathrooms are very clean. Really wish we had one in Milwaukee! read more

This is where I first tried bubble tea. Sencha (previously Steepery) has a pretty chill vibe and atmosphere. It's really simple to see all the selections and types of tea and the staff is great at recommendations. Plus there is a good ratio of outlets to people, which is perfect for a student like me. Recently I had a delicious chilled chocolate chai (try saying that five times fast). I had them throw in some tapioca pearls at the bottom and the perfect study buddy was complete. I really hope to try some loose leaf tea that they have there soon. The little pots and set that they serve the tea in are too cute! The prices are good, the tea is tasty, and the location on state is great for me. I love this place! read more

Cashier / servers both were self important and snarky when I asked a simple question...that was totally unnecessary in treating a customer. The tea was supposed to be iced but was barely cold with barely any ice. Service rude , tea meh. Would not recommend. read more

The shakes are terrible never going here again the shake was watered down and it tasted like complete doodoo also it felt like there were little ice pieces in the shake! read more

Sencha will have a special place in my heart. I love their milk tea. Their milk tea tastes great hot or cold! They have a slight sweetness to their bubbles too! Aside from their milk tea, the taro shake is bomb! I love the taro shake with lychee jelly. Their traditional tea options are also great. Overall, I really enjoy the ambiance of Sencha and would recommend it to tea lovers who like he feel of classic coffee shops. read more

This place is alright! I ordered my drink wrong and didn't like the taste, but that's my bad. Ambience is really awesome! Great place to meet up with a friend or do work. I'd say pricing is pretty average, and quality would be better than anywhere else around in terms of tea. Definitely check it out! read more

The staff at Madison Sencha truly care and will take the time to help with any question that I had with tea. I love the vibe and love to see them getting back to normal after Covid. Great hang out spot for friends! read more

I'm not an experienced bubble tea drinker, so I won't rate the drinks. The staff is super friendly and the establishment has a very relaxed vibe. Very comfortable. Will certainly visit again and try another tea, as their variety of choices is just huge! read more

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Stopped in today to get my normal avocado banana bubble tea normally I get extra bottles that's a must. Just wanted to say again thanks for a great experience. staff was fantastic very accommodating and the most important thing the bubble tea was fantastic. What a great treat can't wait to come to Madison so I can enjoy a great bubble tea at sencha. read more

I absolutely adore Sencha, such nice people and an amazing selection of teas. I love the Thai iced bubble tea. So so good. By far the best bubble tea I've had. I would highly recommend checking it out, it's so worth it. read more

The bubble tea!!! Now granted there are very few places you can get bubble tea in this area, so, not much for competition. But this place is pretty outstanding. Many flavor combos to choose from. Covered in plastic with a big straw so good to go for strolling down State Street. read more

I love Sencha! Not too sweet and a huge variety of boba and other added jellies. Their tea selection is great as well, offering everything from hot or cold, to sweet or more mild in flavor, to milky or not. There is always a daily special which is a great way to save some money and also adventure away from your usual drink. And he place is always packed which speaks to how great it is! read more

Amazing tea selection, enjoy the environment, great helpful staff. Allergy warning: they don't have a list of ingredients. Makes it tough (staff will go find the bag...but when its busy its not fun) Appreciate their milk alternatives read more

Before coming here I didn't even know what bubble tea was, but the staff was both knowledgeable and friendly in making recommendations. I'll definitely have to stop by every now and then to try out more menu options. read more

The lady who took my order was kind of rude when I asked a simple question, which by the way she didn't really answer because she thought it was a dumb question. That wasn't the worst part though. I got a caramel shake and it was absolutely horrible. I drank maybe a third of it because I spent 5 dollars on it and didn't want to throw it out, but eventually I had to because it was so disgusting. It's been about an hour since I had a few sips and I feel nauseous. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

I've been here twice and have had great experiences both times! The first time was a bit awkward because the baristas weren't playing any music and the space is seriously small, so anyone speaking could be heard throughout the room. The service is also a bit slow-- the baristas are mostly college students and they often have lengthy conversations with other students about classes/college drama. A bit annoying to wait until they're done chatting, but they baristas are all really pleasant and helpful when they finally ring you up, and are happy to make recommendations. They can make drinks more or less sweet per taste, and everything is refreshing and yummy. I wish they had more snack options, but the tea is good and the space is cute. It's a nice place to study too, if you can get a seat! read more

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Popping bubbles are awesome with fruit shakes! I love it! I was there three days straight this week. I introduced flavors to my friends and they love them too. It is a really good place. read more

Went to Sencha today and got a Royal Tea with cappuccino and bubbles. I've tried lots of bubble tea places, and this was amazing! Not only was the tea great, but the staff was super friendly as well. It also had a great atmosphere and was a great place to study for a little bit. read more

Fantastic Bubble Tea!!!!!! My children loved chillers and the tea! The ladies where very helpful and informative and took the time to explain things. I love that they don't use tops but a film that goes over the top of the glass. I will definitely be returning to this place when I visit Madison. It should be a stop for everyone! read more

Their tea is top notch and their boba is always fresh and really good. We love how they feature local artists' work on their walls, too.

I love this place, me and friends visit whenever we can. Thai tea with tapioca pearls is such a good drink. Their Thai tea is very well done and not overwhelmingly sweet like a lot of other tea places. read more

I've rarely felt so welcomed at a cafe. I told an employee that I'm hard of hearing and he offered to bring my drink directly to me instead of calling out my name. This was a simple and unprompted gesture that automatically made him more considerate than 99% of people I encounter daily. It makes Sencha such a rare place that I plan to come back. A lot of Madison businesses have stickers welcoming everyone, but as a disabled person I've seen few rise to the occasion. read more

The shop is cozy and has many options for both hot and bubble teas. The staff is friendly, and the noise level is good for checking in with friends. I wish they had fruit flavors available for the hot tea lattes, but at least they have chocolate flavoring. read more

been going here since it was the steepery tea bar. staff is always chill and recognize their regulars and create a nice since of community. the drinks are always banging. they even have seasonal drinks that even though are temporary are still well made and can tell thought and care went into making them. all in all best tea shop in town. read more

This Sencha location makes good drinks, so if you're in the State Street area stop in and get their Island Iced Tea with strawberry jellies. However do not make a special trip, just to visit this place. The inside is cramped, hot and always full of wannabe hipsters just sitting around. But if you do manage the courage to find a parking spot and stop in, you will find a helpful staff that will make you a good drink. read more

Like it a lot :)! Had hot royal tea with bubbles. Super friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Perfect way to end the chilly rainy weekend.

We stopped here after Kung fu was closed and I'm so glad we did. I was very surprised walking into Sencha and the modern design it has to it. It was very busy but relaxed at the same time and the baristas were awesome! Really friendly, fast, and helpful baristas. Being my first time they helped a lot with ordering and what flavor combos went well. I will definitely be back! read more

I recommend the iced lime green tea! Very nice workers but not super knowledgable about their teas (hence the 4 stars not 5) other than that, great place! read more

I ordered 3 drinks: Guava Green Tea, Coconut Shake and Pineapple Green Tea with tapioca pearls. My guava green tea taste so watered-down. I barely taste the green tea at all. It taste like water with a hint of guava. My coconut shake doesnt taste like a shake at all. I could taste the tea in my drink-its not suppose to taste like tea. I cant even taste the green tea in my pinneapple green tea. It taste like I'm drinking pineapple juice. I paid extra for tapioca pearls as well and they barely put any in my drinks. I've been to other locations and I had no complaints about it. This location sucks at making their tea. read more

They don't know how to make a matcha latte. Very disappointing. It was a watered down mess. Couldn't even drink it. Go somewhere else

i'm in here at least once a day, sometimes twice! the owner/staff is nothing but friendly & they always make sure the customers are happy. i wouldn't dream of getting my bubble tea anywhere else! read more

The bubble tea was way better when it was Steepery, even better than Kungfu. I dont know if they changed the recipes when it became Sencha but the royal tea latte now tastes artificial sweetened.Also, I ordered the lavender lush, and it honestly tastes like medicine. I guess I'll stick with Kungfu Tea for now. read more

I used to go to this place all the time. The tea was mediocre but one of the baristas there made it worth it. Tall, dark hair, brown. I'm not sure if you all seen him. He made my day every time and he always brought a smile to my face. I suffer from anxiety , and it was nice to smile once in a while. But I went in and was told that he was let go because he had a "different personality". I tried talking to management. That was when I noticed all the workers were white. The only colored person was let go. THIS PLACE IS RACIST. Never gonna come here again. Again, tea is mediocre. You can find cheaper tea elsewhere. read more

Love this place, the staff is extremely nice and they use belly. It's not as big as their Minneapolis location but still great.

Favorite place to stop. They are clean and always so nice. I usually get black milk tea with almond flavoring and bubbles. So good! It's a "must go" on my list. read more

You might call it an obsession. The tea lattes are amazing. I do agree with some of the other posters, it was slightly better when it was Steepery but I still love it. read more

This is one of my go to place downtown. The drinks are somewhat reasonable and they're usually really good. Today though, I order a pumpkin tea shake and it was horrible. Not only was the texture too thick but the after taste was horrible. I had to throw away the drink because it made me gag. Otherwise, one of my favorite drink to get there is the peach blossom tea with tapioca pearls. Another fave of mine is a almond milk and coconut shake with tapioca pearls. read more

I love Sencha to death - it's seen me through my best and worst times while I was in Madison for grad school. Everything about this place is magical - thank you for letting me plop down for hours to write my thesis, pretend it was an office for my students, and just gab away hours with my best friends! read more

The two times I've been here, I've enjoyed it, especially on a hot day. The first time was on a weekend afternoon, which found me hot and thirsty. The place was packed, but they were having a special on a lavender tea drink which benefited low income college students. Being a sucker for a great cause, I got the drink and staked out a spot on the window high bar which overlooks State & Gilman. Great people watching from that vantage point, especially on a busy Saturday. The A/C was non-existent that day, it may have been that there were so many bodies crushed in to the small shop, because when I found myself downtown on a week day, it was perfectly cool. The second time around I got a iced green mango tea with chewy mango bits at the bottom. I preferred it in the huge heavy glass mug that in house orders are served in than getting a to-go cup. Very nice place to have a cool drink and relax. Cute little sidewalk seating area for those that want to sit outside, too. read more