I came across this TP Tea store in Seattle Chinatown, my first time trying their drinks. This store…read morewas spectacular inside, with high ceilings, modern furnishings and sitting space. It was so clean and slick. The menu had milk tea, tea latte, flavored tea, pink salt cheese crema, alongside 10 different toppings. Sugar and ice level were customizable. I ordered the crema mango tea and the signature milk tea. The baristas were helpful. They took the ordered and prepared the drinks in few minutes. The mango crema was so delicious. The bobas were sweet, soft and chewy. I loved the flavor so much, finished the whole drink in 10 minutes.

After dinner nearby, we decided on TP Tea for dessert. It wasn't too crowded a couple Fridays ago,…read moreand we were able to sit at one of the comfortable sofas while enjoying our drinks. TP MILK TEA + grass jelly, 30% sugar This is their oolong milk tea made Tieguanyin leaves. The ratio of tea and milk was perfect, but I didn't like that the milk left a bit of residue at the back of my throat. My friends got the Fresh Fruit Tea with Chia Seed and a seasonal drink with strawberries. I personally enjoyed the fruit teas more and would try one of these on a future visit.

Highlights: * Boba for less than $8 (including toppings) in…read more2026 * Friendly staff whenever I go * Solid tea flavor * Do not underestimate their ice cream! Their strawberry ice cream is probably my favorite strawberry ice cream in all of Seattle Seattle's best tea? Hard to say, but Seattle's best value tea? 100%. Every single time I have visited Seattle Best Tea, the staff has been incredibly warm and welcoming. However it had been a while since I've visited since boba everywhere costs closer to $10 these days. But I got a chance to visit recently, and lo and behold a cup of milk tea with egg pudding: $6.50 plus tax! And milk tea is still fantastic, with strong tea flavor, even if you skimp on the sugar (at least as low as 30%). I also splurged for some ice cream recently, and despite feeling like a random addition, is actually incredibly soft and creamy. The pistachio has real nuts in there and is full of pistachio flavor without any artificial taste. The strawberry ice cream? My goodness, don't you always wish that strawberry ice cream had more strawberry flavor? Even at Molly Moon's, don't you feel like the strawberry is just not punchy enough? Not the case at Seattle Best Tea, that strawberry ice cream will hit you in the face and send you into a state of strawberry bliss. This was such an unexpected find I can't stop raving about it, and the next time I have a craving for strawberry ice cream, Seattle Best Tea is going to be on the top of my list.

this place is solid. i have good memories of it. this is the first place i ever got boba when i…read moremoved to seattle 9 years ago, and i go back occasionally every few years or so. i just want to leave a review specifically for the little stand they had at the recent u district street fair. after a long 1.5 hours there, i was on my way back to my car, and i saw the booth with no line this time that i passed. they had all my fav flavors, including oolong. i was so tired but i was like, ok, i bought my son some things that he wanted, i should just get something nice for myself, too. my son (3 y/o) protested bc he just wanted to go home. at first, i gave in and said yeah, i already spent too much money at this festival. but after i walked away, i thought, no, i'm tired and hot and i worked hard and i came all this way--i should get boba if i want it!! so i came back to the stand and said, "can i have an oolong tea?" and the very nice person at the stand looked me straight and steady in the eyes and said, "yes." she was very supportive and insistent that i have the tea for myself even if my 3 y/o insisted on just wanting to go home. it was arguably a small gesture, but it felt really good to have someone so confident and encouraging that i should do this nice, fun thing for myself. i drank the boba on the way home as my son fell asleep thank you!!!

Flavors are good! But I wish they would add alternative milk options add ons for those that can't…read moredrink dairy.

Gaga Tea is pretty decent and one of the few spots where you can actually taste the tea. It's also…read morereasonably priced. I would be back if I was in the area and craving boba but I wouldn't necessarily seek it out. Like most spots, you order from a kiosk and the store is pretty small, so this would be take out only. There's also not a lot of space to wait for your drinks but not much they can do based on how small the store is.

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

Finally had the chance to try the alley out and definitely did not regret it. I've had it in a…read moredifferent location before but this is the first one I've seen in Seattle and the Brown sugar milk drinks did not disappoint. It's on the outskirts of international district so be prepared to walk or a parking is easier if you are driving here.

One of my favorite boba shops in the area! They have a huge selection to choose from and the…read morequality is great! The service is fast!

Delightful little tea spot near the park! It feels like you've stumbled into someone's library or…read moresitting room and they make a great cup of tea, but in the best way. It's very cozy and casual atmosphere and probably a great spot to sit and read - indeed you could take one of the books from the reading table to borrow while there. They have two outside tables in summer so it does have dog friendly seating outside if you have someone who can come in to order. The teas were absolutely delicious and I would come back for their genmaicha in a heartbeat. They also sell little snacks and bakery too. Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend for a little afternoon reading spot with a cup of tea - I imagine it's even better on a rainy day!

Charming, full of character and a cat! Step off the beaten path and discover this gem. Great snacks…read moreand large tea collection. Head to the back and down the stairs for more space. Chill out for a little while and the house cat may come say hi.

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​

The ube latte at Hood Famous is delectable. I went up to the register not sure what I wanted to…read moreorder, but after some help from the barista, I decided to get the ube latte with 50% sweetness. It was the perfect ratio of 2 coffee shots to syrup. I also ordered the chicken congee and really enjoyed the fish sauce and other toppings. It was the daily special. The store has limited seating but has options between the bar overlooking the street, couches, and normal tables to get some work done at. I will visit again when I go to Seattle next!

We had the ube cheesecake and the pandan cookie. We came here close to closing on Sunday and they…read morestill had a few options left. Both were good, although I don't know if I have to get either again. Also, it was $9 for the cheesecake vs the Japanese grocery store where it was only $6. Not sure why it'd be more expensive here.

Jardin is an interesting boba spot with a ton of unique flavors. Albeit the (specialty) drinks are…read moreslightly pricier than usual, it seems they also include crema by default. As part of the Uwajimaya food court, it's easy to get in and get out or grab a drink for the road, plus there's validated parking. They also have sandwiches, soup, and donuts. I'd stick to just the drinks though. Plenty of other options in the food court. While I thought some drinks were good, I thought the overall experience was average. I ordered on at 5pm on a weekday and noticed the "Happy Hour Specials" so I decided to also snag a sandwich. Well, that advertisement was a lie. Their menu advertises 20% off for the combo of a sandwich and a drink while their digital screen shows 10% off with a soup (without the limited happy hour). In the end, I paid about $20 with tax and tip for a sandwich and a drink so they clearly did not honor the happy hour. It's not much at the end of the day, but false advertisement is a bad user experience. Overall, the service is very mediocre. Menu does not make it evident that sugar and ice levels can be adjusted and the employees cannot be bothered to ask. Same with any milk substitutions. Once you receive the drink, it's evident that sweetness can be adjusted at least, still unsure about the ice. Plus the experience with the combo showed apathy. Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich - I had ordered food before but saw the happy hour and went for a sandwich. My other food was ready quickly while this grilled cheese took close to 25 minutes. My drink was ready 10 minutes before so I was just left waiting. It's a solid sandwich with a strong amount of cheese but lacking in the protein. Not worth the price. Uhi Empress Milk Tea w/ Boba - first of all, boba is pretty solid. Flavorful with fair sugar coating and chewy, only lacking a bounce. Uhi is another purple yam like ube but originates from Hawaii. Flavor is very similar, so ube and taro enjoyers will appreciate this drink. Jardin Pink Milk Tea - as one of their signatures, I knew I had to try it. The flavor is a watered down lychee jelly and while lychee jelly as a topping tastes fine, this liquid form just tastes off. Not very sweet as a drink but also lacking flavor. More like water with mashed up lychee jelly without the texture. I would honestly never get this drink again, but the others were good. Banana Breeze Milk Tea - good old fashioned banana milk! If you've ever had the little cartons or banana milk tea from a spot like Boba Guys, this is very similar. Banana is flavorful and sweet but the tea helps prevent a sugar overload, so the drink is balanced.

The drinks were pretty unique. There is a wide selection of teas to choose from. We got the…read moreLavender Vanilla Skies milk tea with the creme foam on top and the horchata milk tea with creme foam. I enjoyed the lavender one and it was very pretty when I first got it. The hint of lavender is subtle but the creme was very good! It was nice and sweet and light. The horchata drink was alright. It was cinnamon milk tea in a way and mixed well with the creme. The drinks didn't take too long to make so no complaints there. The place is in a food court so it is just a little window. It is cute on the exterior but not much else.

Delicious! With so many boba options in the area, you can't go wrong with most places and ComeBuy…read moreis a solid choice. A group of us had fun perusing their menu and unique flavors. We all enjoyed our drinks a lot and loved the cool tea machines in the modern space. I had the osmanthus oolong tea with salted cream foam and it had a great tea taste. The salted cream foam was light and added wonderful flavor and texture variety to the drink. My friends got a variety of the fruit teas and all spoke highly of them.

Good spot to chill Easy order and fast service…read more Price is reasonable Cool carrier for your cup