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    3.9 (78 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Pear H.

    Cute and aesthetic spot with a relaxing green vibe and easy kiosk ordering. The tea and matcha are good and refreshing, and the boba is chewy, though a bit too soft when I tried it. more for the atmosphere and casual visit than anything super standout.

    Jasmine milk tea
    Jackie Y.

    The jasmine milk tea in 50% sweetness was pretty good. I could taste the tea and it wasn't super sweet. I don't think it was as strong as other places but still a nice treat. The honey boba was a nice soft chewy texture and added some extra sweetness. Nothing really stood out to me compared to other boba places, but I think it's worth a try if you're around. I've heard good things about their matcha so I think I'd have to try that next time I go!

    Orange Jasmine fruit tea  Next level matcha
    Hani K.

    The store's verg unique for a WA boba shop I would say, the interior felt very foreign but it was refreshing and cool to see. It's a small store but there was a decent amount of seating. They have a photobooth, although it's a little jank, pretty fun to experience. It was pretty busy but the works were nice and helped us with the photobooth. To be completely honest their matcha felt milkier than matcha-y and was on the sweeter side. Also a side note I noticed only certain toppings are available for certain drinks. Overall, however, the experience was good and the drinks were tasty.

    Camellia Oolong tea with 10% sugar and light Ice
    Vanessa H.

    We ordered Camellia Oolong milk tea & Camellia Oolong pure tea with 30% and 10% sugar, light Ice with no toppings We went during the day, so there was no line thankfully and I was able to walk right in and order my drink. I didn't realize that there were promotions going if you bought two matcha drinks, so that was my first mistake. I should've bought Matcha drinks instead of oolong drinks bc I totally missed the promo... lame Overall, the ambience inside was really pretty clean and lots of mirrors. There's a little photograph booth in the back that you can pay for if you want photos to remember your visit! A fun spot to check out if you're in the area the parking is total crap though, spots are really tight and very limited as they share with other surrounding businesses. There is a paid lot next to it and the other lot over is chipotle's lot. One thing I noticed is that they're pretty strict about dogs here, they have to be service animals in order to be allowed inside. Chi cha (the boba spot that was here prior to UG) never seemed to mind when we brought Koda inside. Cute spot to check out if you're in the area and you can find parking! Next time I'll go earlier in the day and try to check out the Matcha drinks!

    Menu (Feb 2026)
    Albert T.

    Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #110 UG Tea is a newer boba shop that replaces ShareTea that replaced Chicha San Chen. I've walked past a couple of times since it opened but always saw a long line of people out the door. On a recent visit to Bellevue, we decided to go a bit earlier than peak hours. It turns out, before noon, things aren't too bad at all. There was only a single party ahead of us. The store has tasteful green decor, living up to their "Unique Green" moniker. Orders can either be done via the single kiosk or in person. Jasmine Milk Tea, Large, 30% Sugar, Less Ice w/ Honey Boba ($7.50) - This milk tea comes by default with UG Special Milk, which is a dairy rich cream mixture that adds richness and body to the tea. The tea itself has a pleasantly deep and rich jasmine flower aroma, but it's definitely oversteeped somewhat, resulting in a darker taste rather than the more familiar brighter jasmine that I prefer. It's still a good milk tea. 30% sweet is the recommendation and I think that's good, probably similar to 50% at other shops. Less ice still leaves quite a bit of ice leftover after the drink completely cools. I'm surprised they recommend normal ice. It's probably to save on cost. The boba is quite interesting in texture. It has the same chew throughout with no variation in softness between the center and the exterior, which more resembles a fresh handmade boba vs. a commercial dried boba. Unfortunately it's cooked or steamed for too long, resulting in boba that isn't particularly bouncy. There is some resistance, but the teeth just sink into the pearls - not to the point of being mushy though. The boba is sweetened nicely in honey, which also creates a soft and silky coating on the outside. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4/5 Camellia Oolong Milk Tea, Large, 30% Sugar, Less Ice w/ Honey Boba ($7.50) - I liked this one more than the jasmine. It has the same mouthfeel as the other drink, but the flavor is fresher, with strong flowery notes that almost develop into a yellow stonefruit finish. Quite pleasing. Milk Tea Rating: 5/5 UG is a very solid boba shop and is similar in quality to several of the other newer boba shops in downtown Bellevue. In the future, I'm probably going to do some direct comparisons between the milk teas here and the other places. Bathrooms - One unisex room behind the curtains

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    Kyle W.

    Recently opened in Bellevue, taking over the space of former Chicha San Chen (which moved to Bellevue Square). It was not too busy when we went on a Saturday, but got busy as we enjoyed the drinks (maybe the later post dinner rush). I created an account on app to get 50% off the medium camellia milk tea with boba added (no discount on the boba, just the drink itself -$3), and we also tried the Next Level Matcha. Prices were fair for the area. The medium camellia milk tea is quite fragrant while the boba is a bit soft. I requested less ice but still got 25% of the cup with ice, so preferences were not taken into account. The next level matcha is a matcha fan's favorite dream. I specifically loved the matcha cream top and there is definitely a lot of matcha of various intensities in the drink. I recommend the sip straw to enjoy the drink longer as it is delicious There is a photobooth where you can purchase credits to take a few pictures to print out, but we opted to not do it as we were not in the mood. The ambience here is quite stylish yet modern and minimalistic, akin to the typical pop culture vibe.

    Next Level Matcha
    Angeline N.

    I came here on a Friday morning and it was pretty empty so my friend and I didn't have to wait. The decor inside is really modern and they even had a photobooth! We ordered from a Kiosk and service was quick. I was a bit disappointed by my Next Level Matcha because this place was so hyped up and people would literally wait hours. I thought it was just okay. I might also just have really high standards because there's so many good places I have tried in socal and I also make my own matcha at home. The matcha wasn't very prominent (you can also tell by the color) and it tasted more just like slightly flavored milk. I probably would have been pretty upset if I had to wait a long time just for a mid drink. Maybe their teas are better but I definitely wouldn't recommend the matcha here.

    Carolyn D.

    Honestly this was was alright... I felt like it was overhyped just because of the aesthetic of the store and people saying the store reminds them of Gentle Monster. While the inside of the store looks cool with all the decorations and the photo booth, their drinks are a bit lacking. On a busy Saturday it took about an hour for the drinks to be made. I got the camellia oolong milk tea and my boyfriend got the jasmine milk tea with matcha foam drink (I don't remember the exact name). For both the milk teas I felt that the tea flavor was lacking. The teas felt very watered down and I could barely taste the jasmine flavor. I could taste the oolong tea but it was not as strong as I would like. 30% was still very sweet. The matcha foam on the jasmine tea drink was okay as well. Didn't taste a lot like match and felt more like salted cream. I would not wait an hour for drinks like this again. With all of these milk tea places opening up in the area, I think there are much better places to go instead for better drinks.

    Nathalie C.

    Bellevue has so many new tea places that has opened up over the past year. UG Tea is the newest and hottest tea spots that people are going to so I had to check it out. When I walked in, I was surprised at how gorgeous this place is. The aesthetic is minimalist with lots of silver touches. They have tea, milk tea, and smoothies, that are very similar to the other tea places closely. I got the classic jasmine milk tea. It was very good, the tea tasted rich and it compliments the milk so well. J really liked it! I asked for 50% sugar and it wasn't too sweet. If you ordered 30% it might not be sweet at all, so if you like slightly sweet I'd recommend 50%. My boyfriend got the peach camellia fruit tea, this was so good! The drink came with lychee jelly so it had a nice combination of peach and lychee, very sweet and fruity. He got 50% and it tasted sweeter than the milk tea I ordered. If you order 2 drinks, you can get a free Photo Booth experience. The photobooth is so cute, the camera is placed at the very top corner of this photobooth room and you can take take 3-4 photos. They print one picture out for you but you can also scan the QR code to get it digitally. All free! Overall, I like UG tea a lot. It is my second favorite milk tea place in Bellevue. I'd come back. FYI parking can be tight, so be prepared to park elsewhere and walk to the location.

    Mike L.

    I was wondering what took over the chi cha space in Bellevue and it turned out to be UG. The space hasn't changed in the outside as there's still limited parking shared with their neighbors. When you get inside, it's completely different. I think the decor is what really entices people since it's very different. There's also a free Photo Booth which is cool. I tried three different drinks (camellia oolong milk tea, jasmine tea, and preach camellia fruit tea). I went with the staff recommendation of 30% sweetness and unfortunately they weren't that good. There wasn't a strong tea flavor and it was more like a watery essence. In a time where there's so many Molly tea adjacent shops, UG only sticks out with the decor and not the drinks. Come here for the vibes and the free Photo Booth but skip out on the drinks.

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    Laura G.

    Camellia Oolong Milk Tea: This drink was refreshing with good tea flavor. Nicely milky. Good sweetness level at 10%. Next Level Matcha Latte: The creamy cheese foam was lovely with the matcha! The drink was very creamy and had good sweetness level at 10%. Wish there was an option for less ice. You can order at the kiosk, with staff at the counter, or via online order in their app. There wasn't really a line on Sunday morning, but it was a bit crowded inside in the indoors seating.

    The mobile orders awaiting pick up in those coveted bags. They are kinda insulated and def reusable. Great lunch bags. Just saying!
    Will B.

    My friend spotted this tiny but mighty shop, so we decided to be adventurous and give it a go. The shop is super busy on the Sunday, 01/25/2026 we stopped by to try their drinks. It's very bright and lively, with a white and green aesthetic. The queues move pretty quickly, as there is a digital kiosk as well as someone manning the counter. They have a wide variety of drinks to choose from as well as hot tea drinks available. The staff is quick, efficient and knowledgeable. They are busy with preparing drinks for the customers as well as for the to go orders. My favorite feature in store is the ability to see the progress of your drink order and watching the beverages being packaged in really nice packaging. My friend and I were so enamored with the bags that the mobile orders are packed in, that we ordered 2 mobile orders just to have to reusable bags to use as lunch bags or whatever. All said and done, our drinks were made to perfection and delicious! I highly recommend that everyone who loves a good tea/fruit based drink give this place a try. 10/10.

    Alyssa L.

    A new matcha chain replacing the spot that chichasanchen used to be at. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was quite busy. We waited around 25-30 minutes for our drinks so highly recommend ordering online beforehand if you don't want to wait. Parking was also pretty limited in that plaza so be aware. The interior of the shop was GORGEOUS-- a Minimal but modern design. They also had a paid photobooth featuring a high angle lens if you come with your friends. I ordered the next level matcha latte with oat milk (milk alternatives are free of charge!). The matcha was creamy but very subtle. The drink had a salted cheese finish on the top which complemented well with how smooth the matcha was. I did enjoy the drink but it didn't blow me away. There were other milk tea options on the menu too that looked interesting and I'd be willing to come back to try. I'll definitely be coming back and bringing my friends next time!

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