Young Tea is a rarity in the Seattle/Bellevue tea shop scene, pairing premium quality drinks with a genuinely nice space to relax and drink it. I only had a few minutes to spend, but would definitely come back to hang out longer. the one caveat is the food. I had the popcorn chicken, which was decent, but a pretty small portion for the price. I'm reviewing this as a tea shop though, in which regard it's an easy 5/5! read more

Service is friendly and the cafe is large! Unfortunately the cafe is pretty dirty. We came here to study but all the surfaces of the tables were covered in food or drink and we didn't feel comfortable staying for long. They do have a large variety of teas which are traditional and pretty good! Would recommend as a quick stop but not as a sit down or study cafe. read more

Young Tea has a location in Bellevue now, and they have a variety of teas to choose from. The menu even includes food options, and there is some seating and tables at which you can enjoy tea and food. I ordered the Peach Oolong tea, and it was a nice brewed tea with a hint of peach flavor, a refreshing iced tea drink for the warmer weather. The tea was ready relatively quickly, and it wasn't too busy when I stopped by on a Saturday evening. read more

Young Tea - Peach Oolong Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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A great place to get boba, matcha, and tea! Super friendly service, clean and big spot with lots of seating. They also have delicious Taiwanese food for a great price. The teas were solid, strong tea taste that is perfectly sweet. I highly recommend and would come back! read more

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I used to frequent the Chinatown Young Tea often. Specifically for the Taro Smoothie. After they closed that store that was open for years, I heard they moved to Bellevue but never looked it up. Not sure why the Yelp algorithm didn't fyi me?!? Anyways, today I was going to get my regular pineapple yogurt smoothie at Panda Yogurt but for some reason they were closed, booooo. So I opened Yelp and searched smoothie and bam! Young Tea showed up. I was stoked to finally try! And the interior photos made it a no brainer short trip to see it! Super helpful and friendly girl at the front started it off, got the Taro Smoothie and popcorn chicken she recommended. Taro Smoothie tasted exactly as it did before, WIN. Popcorn Chicken not bad. Interior is gorgeous, clean, bright, contemporary. Easy choice to come back again soon. read more

Young Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I recently saw the new dishes--cold noodles and curry chicken over rice--on their social media and decided to stop by. Parking in the plaza was complimentary, which made the visit even more convenient. The staff were, as always, friendly and helpful, and the ambiance felt laid-back and relaxed. I tried the mild spicy cold noodles with sesame sauce, and it really stood out. The sauce tasted homemade and had a depth of flavor that's very different from the typical generic versions--it definitely hit the spot. I also ordered the Four Seasons oolong tea, which paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, it was another great experience and a perfect place for a quick bite. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the new items. read more

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Ambience is nice. I love how much seating there is. There is a lot of natural light from the ample windows throughout. When I came on a Thursday afternoon, there were hardly any other people. I ordered passion fruit black tea with aiyu jelly. Unfortunately, the jelly floats so I drank most of it before any jelly went into the straw. Sad. But the passion fruit black tea was nice and refreshing. They also do tea tastings for groups - would be fun to do as an event. read more

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First time trying this new location and thought it was just ok. The place is big and nice and there's a lot of seatings. Service was standard, the cashier was pretty knowledgeable and the owner helped bring out the order. I got: Winter melon juice + grass jelly topping --- juice was good and refreshing. The grass jelly was good but I was hoping that the grass jelly was cut up to small pieces so it would be easier to suck up like boba, but it was in really big chunks so you can easily just finish the drink and all the grass jelly is still there. Stir fried noodles -- this was a limited edition item so I thought I would try but I thought it was just ok. Small portion for the price. It would have been a good price if there was more meat, it was mostly noodles. Overall, it was just ok for me. read more

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I love the look of this tea shop with the traditional Taiwanese grandma bags and small items. Location is a bit odd but inside there's a few window seats and the tea is genuine not artificial. My kids aren't a big fan but I think the taro smoothie is legit with real taro (not bright purple like other places). I like the small bites as well and hope they have more offerings in the future! Support small Asian businesses! read more

Nice atmosphere! Yummy matcha! Fast service! Will return! Bathroom is clean! The hype is real! read more

Young Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I can't believe it took me this long to finally visit the new-ish Bellevue location. I may or may not have driven to Wallingford a week prior lol. The interior of this shop is much larger, very cozy and well-decorated. My first experience with the drink here is only 4 out of 5 stars though. I ordered my new favorite, Iron Buddha Plus with 80% sweetness and less ice, and added boba. The drink tasted a bit more diluted than what I remembered from Wallingford, and I noticed the boba is different - bigger and more sweetened (which I prefer), though the texture isn't the best. I read some reviews mentioning there are special drinks only available at this location, but I didn't notice the specific ones. There are food items, such as popcorn chicken and Taiwanese Noodle Soup, that are not available at the Wallingford location. read more

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Unique Taiwanese ambience, they have some Asian tea trinkets on display and for sale as well. Very authentic Chinese tea and excellent service! read more

Still love this place! Staff is nice and the Taiwanese noodle soup add squid always hits (my favorite thing to order here actually). This time when I ordered the Hojicha milk tea add boba, the boba was perfect texture and so delicious. The atmosphere is quiet and calm here which I enjoy. Only cons here used to be inconsistent boba texture but sadly now the major con is the oat milk $1.75 up charge which is priceyyyy! I was in shock and had to ask for clarification since the in store menu above the register makes no mention of it and states it's ".75cents" however online ordering and staff states it's $1.75 up charge which sucks. I guess if I get a milk tea next time I will stick to the regular milk, but for those with dairy sensitivity, intolerance, etc this is a major pain and a pricey choice being honest. I still enjoy this place however it has become a pricier choice sadly. Definitely recommend the Taiwanese noodle soup add squid (what I literally come back for and crave it's so good) and the Hojicha milk tea :) read more

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My favorite Boba spot in Bellevue. They brew real teas here and I love the interior decor. I usually go for the Fruit Teas like Wintermelon and Mango Peach and Strawberry, but their Milk Teas are really good as well. They also have some food options like Popcorn Chicken and they had Taiwanese Cold Noodles in the summer. This place is like a little oasis in Bellevue. I love getting a drink here and there's a reason why I love frequenting it. read more

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Young Tea used to be one of my favorite bubble tea places to visit in International District when I was in college. Thus, my college roommate and I were super excited when they opened up a new location in Bellevue and made arrangements to meet up there! The Bellevue Young Tea is located in a strip mall off of Northup Way. They have a shared parking lot with a salon and hot pot place. The interior is very modern and clean with an ample amount of seating. Unlike the original Young Tea, this location also serves Taiwanese street food like duck wings, oden soup, popcorn chicken, and braised pork rice. They also have more drink choices than I remember including Genmaicha, Hojicha, and Iron Buddha Plus (which is oolong plus winter melon juice). I ordered their signature IRON MILK TEA (50% sugar, no ice) ($6.95) with BOBA (+$0.75). With tax and tip, my total came out to $9.76 which is quite pricey for a drink (-1 star), but not unheard of as Molly Tea charges around the same price for a smaller drink size. For those who are not familiar, Iron Buddha is a mellow oolong tea and is a unique tea that I have only ever seen served at Young's Tea and is what my friends in college would always go for. As someone who normally doesn't like oolong tea (because I usually find that it tastes like dirt), the Iron Buddha was the perfect balance of earthiness and sweetness. The tea concentration was also super strong and I could feel the caffeine hit right after my first sip. Even without ice, my drink was nice and cold which I appreciated. My companion got the GENMAICHA LATTE ($7.25) (30% sweetness, light ice) with BOBA (+$0.75) and was highly pleased with her choice. She said that it might be the best boba she's had in the U.S. and would definitely get it again in the future. However, she did remark that the texture was slightly gritty (possibly from ground up tea leaves?) but the taste was on point. Note that for this drink, you can only get full ice or light ice. Service was decent and we got our drinks within 5-10 minutes after ordering. One unique feature about this Young Tea is that they offered tasting events for $35 per person that you can register for ahead of time. They also sell their own loose leaf tea and teapots and cups on the side. Overall: 4/5 for drinks, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

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The Jasmine green tea was so jasminey that I have to give this place top marks. The vibe is really cute and always makes me wanna hangout here too! read more

Young Tea - Signature Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I first discovered Young Tea when they first opened in Chinatown, international district. It was THE boba place all my friends would go to, since their boba, you can really taste the tea and the ratio was always spot on. Though parking sometimes can be inconvenient sometimes in Chinatown, still worth it. Whenever I'm in the area in Bellevue now, I make sure to come to get some boba here. I've been here a couple of times now. I like the ambiance in here, definitely an upgrade from the Chinatown location. Ample amount of parking. Service is friendly. Drinks come out at a reasonable time. My only complaint is the toppings such as the boba isnt as chewy as I'd like it to be / it doesn't have the boba taste it always has. I always order the rooibos milk tea (it has zero caffeine!!) and its always good. But when I order it with boba sometimes I wish I hadn't. Grass jelly is the better option. And I decided to order the rose green milk tea the most recent time and I think I should've stuck with 100% sweetness as the rose flavor could've been Okiee distinct. Other than that, I'd recommend Young Tea! read more

Young Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I had their signature milk tea here and I thought it was decent but not the best. The tea flavour shines through, but the milk tastes watery. They have lots of sugar levels to choose from and they run less sweet, great for those who don't like super sugary drinks. The store has lots of seating and it's really pretty inside. Lots of parking available outside too. read more

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Wintermelon & Rose Milk Tea are the gems! One of the healthier bubble tea shops that you can get (personally enjoy the 0% sugar level, with boba it's awesome). Have underrated foods as well! Pork Rice Bowl & Popcorn Chicken are very good! read more

Super good and authentic Taiwanese tea shop with some Taiwanese bento. The food are all super authentic as I've been to Taiwan several times. Their braised pork rice (卤肉饭) is crazy rich & savory. Even their popcorn chicken is crispy and tasty. Portion may look small but this is standard in Asia so felt just right for me. We ordered black sugar boba, lava boba and wintermelon juice. The only small drawback is for these 3 the minimum amount sugar level we can customize is 80% (was hoping for 50%) :) Lava boba was quite unique too. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to Young Tea when they used to have a location in Chinatown. I have finally got to try their new location in Bellevue. The inside looks very nice and modernized. Filled with beautiful tea decors and ample amount of seatings. I got their roasted oolong milk tea with 50% sugar while my partner got the high mountain oolong tea. The drinks were always consistent and not too overly sweet. I noticed they now offer Taiwanese street food for purchase. Overall, our drinks were ready within 5 minutes. The ambiance was cozy, a perfect place to drink tea and relax on an afternoon. I will be back again since it's one of my favorite boba places. There's so many boba places popping up in Bellevue but if you want a true authentic taste of tea, this is the place to be. read more

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Stopped by to try out another boba spot and found such a gem! This place is decorated so well and I could see myself spending time here working. Beautiful and relaxing! They had a lot of options and I always appreciate when places show which drinks are caffeine free! I really enjoyed the Lava boba milk and thought it tasted fresh and not full of fake ingredients. My boyfriend got the jasmine milk tea and we both liked it as well! The boba were a great mix of soft and firm and had an awesome flavor! I'll definitely be back and I'm interested in purchasing their loose leaf tea as well! read more

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Young Tea Bellevue is my favorite boba shop by far. With a variety of Taiwanese snacks to accompany your milk tea, it's the perfect spot for when you need a pick-me-up. I recommend the curry in particular - it's so flavorful and cozy, just like a home-cooked meal. The popcorn chicken is to die for, as is the Iron Buddha Plus and the Taro smoothie. The shop itself is well designed and comfortable, with nice seating available even when busy (which it often is). A really nice place to enjoy an afternoon. read more

Young Tea - Curry, braised pork, popcorn chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

- modern boba place to chill - First of all, this place's entrance is at the back of the building, so you have to drive around to the back. They have a sign on a pillar just in case you are lost. We got there around 12:45 pm on Sat, and there were already 5 groups in queue to order. You can order online as well, and that might save some time. The store was like 85% full with most of the seats taken. Most of the customers are Asian, and there were even some elderly taiwanese women that were less seen in boba places. They were enjoying the hot grass jelly there at the time. We ordered the signature milk tea with 30% sugar and no ice, and the cashier was nice to remind us that their tea is stronger so it'll taste less sweet. We then changed it to 50% sugar. I think this matches my experience from their Wallingford store. The drink was slightly less than $8 before tip. Their tea is good, but it tasted a bit watered down for me still. I actually prefer chi cha San chen or hey tea over their tea, but that's just me. I think they definitely focused more on making the store a nice spot to hang out more than other two (since they were more or less grab and go places). The decor and interior design was more modern/hip than other places. They have tons of comfortable couches there, and people were enjoying their time there. They also have free wifi for guests as well, so you can bring your laptop to work here. They have a loyalty program, but you gotta buy 20 to get a drink with 1 toppings free. I guess it's better than nothing. The only downside here is that they only have one gender-neutral restroom here, which is not that good as they also sell food here lol. read more

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Really happy that one of my past favorites from Chinatown has finally made it to Bellevue! I visited here on a Friday evening around 7pm during their soft opening to a very clean and aesthetically pleasing environment that kinda reminded me of how it was back in the past Chinatown location itself. Getting to the place is a little confusing but once you do, there's plenty of nearby parking. They have a variety of selections of milk tea to choose from and even have Taiwanese noodle soup as well. Servers were also very kind in giving me some of their recommendations on drinks to get. For this visit, I got their high mountain oolong tea. I remember their tea being very strong back at their Chinatown location, so I was happy that it was the same thing here. I did get it with 50% sweetness and the tea taste became even stronger so I'll get a higher sweetness percentage the next time I come back. read more

Young Tea - Left-hand side of the entrance - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Great milk tea place, also sold Taiwanese snacks. Great decor and amazing service. Parking is free. They have seasonal drinks. read more

Tuck in the back of a strip small, this new bubble tea shop serves delicious bubble tea with a bright, beautiful tea room. The shop is filled with lights through the floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant decoration, perfect spot to go on a date or catching up with friends. There are lots of tables, but they are pretty packed in the afternoon when we came. I got the Signature milk tea. The tea is very strong and delicious. I had no problem with their service. I'll definitely be back to try other drink items. read more

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I've been to the location in Seattle and was surprised to see Young Tea open a spot in Bellevue. It's on the upper floor of a building and is a bit confusing to get to as you need to drive up the hill to an upper parking level. Plenty of free parking which is always nice. The cafe is clean, large, and has lot of seating. Service was straightforward and the cashier was quiet/reserved. We got two basic drinks and they were both good. Not very sweet with a strong tea flavor. I would get 100% sweetness next time for the signature, as I thought the 80% was very lightly sweet. It is a spot more focused on brewed tea quality with simple drinks. read more

Young Tea - signature milk tea & golden tip puerh tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

lovely space that feels cozy and trendy at the same time. It's a nice cafe vibe and there's lots of comfortable seating to hang out with your friends for a quick chat. Ordered a high mt. oolong and the boba is chewy, well-cooked, and the sweetness adjustment is well balanced. Also got a fruit drink, lemon aiyu, which has a refreshing summer taste, but the ai-yu jelly doesn't really have much of a sweet flavor. The vermicelli soup cup came out fast and hot. The cashier was helpful explaining all the options and when you order food, you get a plastic buzzer with your order number. The parking lot is a nice big area, so you can park anywhere. Love the vibe here and will come back to try the rest of their menu and possibly bring a laptop to chill by the large windows. read more

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High quality, gourmet teas form the base of many drinks here. The interior is upscale and spacious with lots of seating. It reminds me more of a nice airport lounge in Asia than a tea shop. This is a Taiwanese Boba shop so they were also playing Jay Chou music! This place is so nice, OK no joke I could hang out here all day and drink boba lol. I had a Matcha latte with Boba, it was pretty good, comparable to most other places. I prefer mine with lots of Matcha flavor so I may go for extra Matcha next time. read more

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Finally Young Tea opens over on the east side! I used to love getting their Assam Milk Tea over in CID but haven't been able to since they've closed that location. Been going to this place since I was in college. There are tons of other milk tea options around town but their Assam Milk Tea just hits different for me. Very refreshing and delicious! read more

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I am so excited to have Young Tea in Bellevue! This local Taiwanese female owned bubble tea has been a go to for over 10 years, since their days in Chinatown and when they relocated to Fremont. There is ample parking here this location. The interior design is absolutely gorgeous and tons of seating to hangout, work, or grab a quick drink. They even serve food item here. Ordered: High Mountain Oolong Tea with 50% sugar. The tea was strong. Taro Smoothie has fresh taro and taro paste. Drinks were delicious and consistent to their old location. Service was quick and easy. read more

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Delicious Taiwanese bubble tea and snacks like Mian Xian (option with Intestine and squid) and cold tofu pudding. If you're looking for real tea and NOT TOO SWEET drinks, come here!! Great service and atmosphere. My favorites: -Taro milk smoothie, no toppings, low sugar or zero sugar (made with real taro) -Mensona Fairy (grass jelly has a herbal flavor), grass jelly or ai-yu jelly -High Mt Oolong Milk Tea, tapioca (on the side if takeout), low sugar read more

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Love the interior of this place, so many places to sit and the decorations are very cozy- i think this would be a great place to study at since they offer a bunch of seatings and tables. The store also smells amazing and the tea quality is great. The boba is perfect texture and they use pebble ice!! The service is also good- workers are friendly and welcoming. I would definitely return and try the other drinks. read more

Young Tea - Red Oolong Milk Tea with Boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Came here the first time and was so happy with my drink. Got the fruit tea, 30% sweet, and less ice. The woman at the register helped me figure out what I wanted which was nice of her. The tea was absolutely delicious. A distinct unique taste. I would come back. Friendly service. read more

Great tea house with authentic materials! Their food dishes are great quality too, simple but delicious

Young Tea never disappoints! Their teas are so fresh, clean, and full of flavor--you can really taste the quality in every sip. We also tried the popcorn chicken, and it was a hit with the kids--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfectly seasoned. A great spot whether you're looking for a refreshing drink or a tasty snack to go with it. read more

Young Tea - Popcorn chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I saw that Young Tea had finally opened up in Bellevue and finally had the chance to go. It has a different vibe than the Wallingford location. Space wise, it's a lot bigger and has more space to sit. Also for tea tastings, there is a completely separate area. I think that's a good touch given I've done one in the Wallingford location and that was one of the aspects that I felt could be better. I grabbed an Iron Buddah tea with boba and a popcorn chicken. I will say that the tea is still good but the boba wasn't that great. It leaned a bit on the hard side instead of chewy. The popcorn chicken for the price feels expensive. The chicken was decently juicy but it missed the ooph for me. The parking was pretty full for the upper parking lot when I went. There does seem to be a decent amount of turnover around but there is a section of parking where no one can see the lines so everyone is making bad guesses. read more

Our favorite is still the Iron Buddha tea- without any milk, 80% sugar (less next time since the boba also has sugar) and with tapioca! Of the four times we have gotten this, one time was particularly less flavorful and more watered down tasting, so it seems like the consistency can be a bit off sometimes. Also tried the High mountain oolong milk tea with milk, this barely had any taste and strongly tasted of milk. We weren't a fan, perhaps better as just a brewed tea? It's a very light delicate flavor. Appreciate having a boba place that focuses on real fresh brewed tea! read more

Poor customer service. The mango smoothie was 90% ice and the manager refused to help when requested for a replacement.