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.

Solid service great drink options including milk tea, matcha, and fruit teas. A ton of work space…read moreand area to hang out. Its in a really well located area in Capitol Hill. Baristas are very friendly and will help you order if you have a hard time choosing what you want to drink!

Good drinks. Menu appeared to be focused more on their crafted drinks so if you're looking for…read moresomething simple, this probably isn't the place. Fast and friendly service. Very minimalist interior. They do have games you can borrow if you want to sit and hang out. Street parking only.

Everyone here is so kind and knowledgeable! Delicious tea and a lovely selection! I always come…read moreback!

Good vibes only here... explored the international district and loved our dreamy not too sweet…read moredrinks! We ordered lychee smoothie and honeydew boba! So yummy! Definitely a must try. The best part about this place was the service, the owners or folks behind the counter were so personable! Highly recommend!

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.

I stopped by Gaga Tea and tried the White Peach Slush and the Honey Tea with aloe jelly. Both…read moredrinks were okay, but honestly I've had better boba elsewhere. The flavors were decent, but nothing really stood out or made me want to come back specifically for those drinks. The shop itself was pretty clean, and I like the cool duck-themed branding but just keep in mind that it's walk-in only. My biggest disappointment was the customer service. The staff didn't communicate much and the interaction felt pretty cold and impersonal. A little friendliness and engagement would have gone a long way toward improving the experience. Overall, not a bad spot if you're in the area and craving boba, but based on this visit, it was just average for me.

Funny how this place still has their Timeless Tea logo where they're branded under another name…read more.. this almost deterred my friend and me from coming in on a Monday night around 7pm, but I'm glad we did since we wanted something sweet. We came in to an empty place and were pretty tempted to get their boba hotpot set but then settled on their milk tea. It's pretty brightly lit in here and there's a ton of tables to sit at. I got their roasted brûlée milk tea at 50% sweetness, and it was an all-right drink; it definitely felt unusually foamy as I drank more and more of it. My friend got their signature milk tea at 50% sweetness too, though when I had a sip I found it much sweeter than mine like it was at 100%; my friend also said he felt like it wasn't at 50% either. The drinks made were inconsistent, though this didn't affect my particular experience here. I'll get their other drinks if I do come back here, though I see myself going to Timeless Tea over at the Ave more often.

Sweet You is no more... If you're looking for Chinese desserts, they are gone. Boba is left...read more

This lemon tea is absolute summer survival fuel! Just looking at the crystal-clear tea broth gets…read moreyou going. Take a sip, and the full-bodied lemon acidity instantly wakes up your taste buds. The tea base is light and crisp without a hint of astringency, striking the perfect balance between sweet and sour. You can taste the genuine, aromatic lemon freshness in every gulp--super refreshing and deeply satisfying. The history of Mascarpone dates back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries in the Lombardy region of Italy. Legend has it that its origin was quite accidental: a duke's chef was making dessert when he accidentally dripped lemon juice into boiling milk, causing it to curdle. Trying to salvage it, the chef drained the curdled whey, mixed in sugar and spices, and unexpectedly created a brand-new cheese with a velvety smooth texture. This became the predecessor of modern Mascarpone. This milk tea is essentially a gourmet dessert in a cup! Its soul lies in the towering cloud of whipped cream on top. Unlike standard whipped cream, this rich, velvety cap is infused with Mascarpone cheese, giving it an exceptionally luscious milk flavor and a silky texture that melts in your mouth without feeling heavy or overly sweet. The cocoa nibs sprinkled on top add a delightful layer of texture, while the smooth, aromatic milk tea below pairs the tea and dairy flavors in perfect harmony. While matcha is widely celebrated as a symbol of Japanese culture today, its roots actually trace back to China. Originating during the Sui and Tang dynasties, matcha reached its peak during the Song dynasty (960-1279 AD). The tea tradition back then involved grinding tea cakes into a fine powder, pouring boiling water over it, and whisking it vigorously with a bamboo whisk to build a thick, frothy foam--a ceremony known as Dian Cha. During the Song dynasty, the Japanese monk Eisai brought tea seeds, along with these processing and whisking methods, back to Japan. Over time, the practice took deep root, absorbed Zen philosophy, and evolved into the traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Sadō) we know today. Thousands of years later, this vibrant green, ceremonial beverage remains a soothing sanctuary for the modern soul. This matcha drink executes "freshness" to absolute perfection. Crafted with premium matcha powder, it preserves that signature delicate bitterness and clean sweetness, skipping any harsh astringency in favor of a natural, grassy aroma. The real highlight is the perfectly rounded scoop of matcha ice cream on top. As it slowly melts into the matcha base, the creamy dairy notes seamlessly blend with the tea, transforming the texture from crisp and refreshing to rich and velvety smooth.

Love this location! (It's right next to my house. Otherwise I think objectively the location kind…read moreof sucks.) They had some hiccups during their opening, like tap to pay not working, but I was overall impressed with how quickly the staff could churn out drinks. I'm also excited that they have $4 base teas! That tends to be my kind of order. I wish that more of their milk drinks allowed for non-dairy options, for some reason only a couple had alternatives :(

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #128…read more I was excited to see another location of Miss Boba, one of my favorite boba shops south of Seattle, open up in Renton! We booked a trip down over a recent weekend to give this new shop a try. The interior is nice, modern, and warm, and I was happy to see them doing brisk business in the afternoon. Oolong Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Light Ice w/ Brown Sugar Boba ($6.45 + $1.65) - The drink is exceptionally rich and creamy, almost too much so - it's really filling, probably to an unhealthy caloric degree! The tea is quite fragrant, giving off a deep earthy flavor, which is enhanced by the brown sugar soak from the boba being scooped in. It's a really nice flavor. The brown sugar boba is probably the most expensive boba addon I've ever seen at $1.65, but it's excellent and given in enough quantity to feel worth the additional cost. It has a thick velvety soft layer on the outside due to the soak, which also flavors the boba until minerally and sweet. While the boba compresses easily, it gives plenty of bounce and is a joy to chew on. Next time I visit, I really need to compare the brown sugar boba vs. their normal boba. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 I'm happy to see a Miss Boba location just a bit closer to me. It's still too far away to visit with any regularity, but I'd definitely return any time I'm in Renton. Bathrooms - Single unisex room, requires a key from the counter Note: Miss Boba charges a 50 cent credit card fee for orders under $10. There is no sign about this, but the bobarista verbally discloses the fee upon checkout. It would definitely be preferable to have a sign up by the register as well. Drinks: [4.75/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

Oomfies, at $10.50 for a brown sugar milk tea and then $9.50 for a regular size, I don't care if…read moreyou're selling me the whole cow that comes with the milk, that is way too expensive for what they're serving. I tried two drinks (brown sugar boba their signature, and a fruit drink) and it's painfully mid. I don't get the hype so I guess it's not for me, but I do have taste buds and they said skip it. The baristas are fast with it if there's no crowd, and there are a few chairs and tables to sit inside with your friends to enjoy your overpriced milk tea ...would recommend going for another chain that's less predatory to your wallet for wanting a sweet treat. Unsure if the price is because they're trying to be a """luxury""" milk tea (please bffr it's not). I wanted to like them but I just can't justify the price because 10$ for a drink is insanity.

WATCH OUT FOR THE STEP RIGHT INSIDE THE FRONT ENTRANCE WHEN YOU GET IN!!! Not sure why it's there…read morebut walk slowly here. As of this writing, I've been here twice already getting the same thing with the same great experience. I came on Fridays for both instances, one around 7:30pm and the other around 6:30pm. Parking situation is hit-or-miss as the most convenient street parking spots are found along 121st Ave NE where this place is located, or on NE District Way which is far worse in terms of parking luck. Luckily, parking gods were on my side for both instances as they opened 121st Ave NE for me! As mentioned, WALK SLOWLY and don't trip on the first step getting inside here. Past that, you're greeted by a strong aromatic tea scent, followed by the same 1950's style display that the Lynnwood location has, along with green walls, window seating with lights and foliage hanging around, and two or so kiosks to place your orders. As with their Lynnwood location, Hechalou has milk tea drinks that have their signature tea jellies, all of which are awesome choices as topping whether you plan to get sleep tonight or not; they're strong! For both visits, I got nearly the same thing: their milk tea with yin-yang jelly at 30% sweetness and ice levels. I just got different milk tea bases for each: one with their house blend like at the Lynnwood location, and the other with their osmanthus oolong blend. The big difference is the taste of the tea base in my opinion, as the osmanthus oolong ended up being my personal favorite over the house blend. Both are solid choices, but the osmanthus oolong provides an extra floral aftertaste that the house blend only touches the surface of. Either one seems to have enough caffeine to keep you awake for several more hours, but the osmanthus oolong adds mellow tea upon mellow tea especially if you pair it with their tea jelly. As with the Lynnwood location, they provide both sesame and almond jelly for their yin-yang drink, both of which are firm enough to be harder than doufuhua (sweet tofu) yet still function like grass jelly that your straw can break easily. Lynnwood's far to drive to in most cases, so I'm happy they got to open one up here, even if parking is doubly hard to snag. This goes without saying since I've been here twice already, but I'd come back here again and again.

First time trying here and I absolutely loved it! I got the black jelly milk tea and it was so…read moregood. The whole place is super aesthetic, clean, and cozy, and the drinks were definitely a highlight. My friends and I had so much fun hanging out here, and we even got to sit on the swings across the place, which made the experience even more fun. Such a cute spot to grab drinks, hang out, and take in the atmosphere. Definitely want to come back!