This place is awesome. Bright atmosphere. Great service. The guy at the counter hooked us up with a "Seahawks deal" which was cool. Had a really nice conversation with him. The guava matcha. Oh my god it's so good. A little on the sweeter side, but delicious. Definitely one of my favorite matcha's of all time. Will definitely be back! (Wish there was a bit better seating though!) read more

Junbi Matcha - Guava Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As much as I love Junbi franchises, I unfortunately am witnessing the downfall of the Seattle branch. Drinks are tasting less and less flavorful and matcha is more like green milk, so the quality is diminishing. They've always served larger cups and the milk probably takes up 3/4 before matcha is added, but I swear they used to taste solid. Now, the matcha is barely present or simply drowned out by the milk. To add insult to injury, they hyped up the Peanuts collab with Snoopy, which apparently sold out on the first day (6/6) including all the ingredients for special drinks. Merch I can get, but the drinks being completely out after a day seems insane to me. On socials they're still promoting the Peanuts collab, sharing stories, only for people to find out in store. Clickbait for people to come in and figure they're already here, might as well get something. It's deceitful and a dark user experience pattern but hopefully they can improve quality of drinks and customer care. read more

Junbi Matcha - Green Tea with Milk w/ Boba - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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3.8/5 stars Koatji milk, refreshing fruit purées, and Junbi-branded matcha + hojicha define this cafe. The small and peaceful space has limited seating and free wifi. For my first visit, I ordered the Jasmine Koatji Milk Tea with Matcha Cloud Foam with normal sugar and ice. My friend ordered their Strawberry Matcha. The jasmine milk tea alone was a little sweeter than my preference but still fragrant, floral, and light. Mixing in the matcha cloud foam mellowed out the sweetness. However, despite its verdant hue, the matcha was not strong and ultimately overshadowed by the jasmine milk tea. This was also the case for the Strawberry Matcha, which, on the other hand, had one of the freshest strawberry purées I have tasted. I would possibly come back to try their highly reviewed guava matcha. read more

Been wanting to try Junbi Matcha for a while now. Going to Capital Hill is quite a distance but this Matcha spot might be worth it. The interior is pretty big, cute designs, and they have restrooms for customers. I ordered the guava matcha with oat milk and 50% sweetness, and it was better than I expected! Matcha was super smooth, not too strong, guava puree is delicious. I don't usually order my matcha with oat milk but this paired really well with the guava flavor. My drink was over $9, it is a bit expensive, so I'd say I'd come back once a while. read more

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I've been wanting to try Junbi Matcha since visiting Waikiki, and I finally did! I got the matcha with vanilla cream--it's on the sweeter side, so I probably didn't need the cream, but it was still enjoyable. The interior is cute, and I happened to visit during their BT21 collab (BTS cartoon characters), which was a fun touch. Service was good, and they also offer onigiri, which is a nice bonus. A great little spot for a sweet treat or snack! read more

Junbi Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the iced guava matcha latte and an iced strawberry matcha coldbrew. Both are good overall! The guava puree is more unique and interesting! It definitely tastes like the pink guava and adds to the matcha. The matcha itself isn't the most amazing tasting matcha, but the puree + matcha = yummy! read more

Junbi Matcha - Guava Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

With all the other matcha spots in town, I would not recommend Junbi's matcha lattes as I believe they are inferior to a couple other matcha cafes due to their watered down taste, BUT I DO recommend their matcha cold brews! I am so in love with the guava matcha cold brew and I feel these are a much better harmony and ratio of matcha flavor. The fruit purées give them the delicious and unique sweetness that make these drinks so stand out to me. They are also a much better value with more drink per dollar than other shops, almost twice the drink for the equivalent price! So yea, take my recommendation and get the guava matcha cold brew with adorable Miffy sleeve. Also the staff here are all super nice!! read more

Junbi Matcha - Guava matcha cold brew sooo gooood - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Loved their new galaxy drink collection even though idk what it was inspired by. They were running a BOGO so we tried two different ones. The server was helpful in making customizations to the drink too which was helpful. The vibes were upbeat and there were few seats open on a late weekend afternoon. Glad they're doing well! read more

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Good drinks! I'm not one of those big matcha fanatics but I do really enjoy matcha, and this spot was great. I like how bright the space is, and there is a decent amount of seating inside too. I got the guava matcha cold brew, which was guava puree with the matcha cold brew on top. The guava flavor was spot on and prominent, but it did dilute the matcha flavor a bit. I liked the concept of the cold brew, as it was light and paired well with the fruit flavor. I'd come back to try their larger menu when they have a grand opening! read more

Junbi Matcha - Guava matcha cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is chain-level matcha - it's nothing artisanal but it's got the history of being a matcha chain that's been around for years. Huge menu and they have cute collabs. read more

Junbi Matcha - Mango matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite matcha! I'm so glad I can buy it in person now. Service is fast and friendly. Chill and relaxing cafe vibe. Great spot to sit and catch up with friends. Seating is best for small groups. Limited drink options right now but everything is delicious. Street parking only. read more

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Family and friends of mine have been supporting this place along with me when they were still doing popups, so now I'm excited that they finally have their location in Cap Hill! I went here with my sis on the day after their grand opening to no line but a fully seated inside. This place is an interior of yellow walls, along with some green which reminds me of their superb matcha. They even have an attractive backdrop for photo ops inside too. As for ordering drinks, servers were very particular on asking questions like sugar and ice levels, whether we wanted a tea or latte and other things. This was a big plus, since it shows they don't want to get anything wrong for an order, unlike other places that skip over those questions. I got myself their strawberry matcha latte, and my sis got their guava matcha latte. Both drinks came out around 10 minutes. It was almost hard to tell which was which until I remembered that I had the guava matcha latte before; it was a noticeably more orange color than the strawberry. As for taste, strawberry matcha latte is total perfection even at less sugar and less ice. Matcha quality is superb here and ranks really high for me, if not at the top. I could taste it when I had my drink; strawberry normally overpowers matcha when I have it, but this one didn't. Strawberries were fresh too, as I could taste some of the seeds. This location is very close to Life on Mars and not far off from ComeBuy Tea and Neighbors. I'll definitely come back again, even if it's for the same drinks. They just do it so well! read more

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I came here during their grand opening weekend and oh my! the lines were long! They were giving out freebies and bogo specials, which made it worthwhile to wait. While in line, one of the workers were giving out free samples of their matcha soft serve which we appreciated while waiting in the heat. Line moves pretty smooth. The workers had a system down to keep the flow going. We only waited about 40 minutes. The store layout reminds me of a coffee shop with a few table seatings. There's also a wall of merch for purchase. We ordered both a strawberry and guava matcha. The drinks were very refreshing and perfect for a hot day. The matcha was strong but not bitter. Who knew matcha paired so well with so many fruits. Really glad Junbi finally has a store location in Cap hill area. Will definitely come back again for some matcha fix! read more

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Junbi Matcha is a great addition to the growing Matcha movement in the Seattle area. I would definitely say they have flavors that you won't find in other matcha cafes. They have a tropical touch to their drinks. They had a bunch of alternative milks and during the soft opening I ordered through a window. The inside portion seemed to be closed off for the time being but there was a small seating section. I've tried this for the first place in Hawaii and there was nothing like the Guava matcha latte. Staff: nice (5/5) Sanitation status: (5/5) Strawberry Matcha Latte (4/5) The strawberry flavor was really refreshing in this. You can tell that it was fresh strawberries used since there were some seeds in the drink if that's something you might not like. I found that the matcha complimented the drink but I've had stronger matcha forward lattes. Guava Matcha Latte (5/5) I'm a big fan of guava so I had to give it a try. The flavor is very unique and I like the sweetness of the guava combining with the the matcha and mellowing it out more. I would definitely get this if you're debating on a few choices. read more

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Heard a lot about Junbi and finally went to their Seattle location. I ordered the BT21 Galaxy Matcha Latte (black sesame, sweet potato, milk, and matcha). The flavors were interesting, but the matcha texture felt a bit grainy, which isn't my preference. Service was quick and friendly, and the store itself is really nice and welcoming. Overall, a decent experience, just not my favorite matcha. read more

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Cute cafe, no line interestingly and a lot of open tables. I ordered the hojicha latte w/ oat milk and it was a little too milky for my taste. I would have wanted a stronger tea flavor, so was a bit disappointed. Soft serve was only avail. on weekends - another disappointment b/c I was craving soft serve today :/ I might come back to try something else on the menu though (matcha perhaps?). read more

Junbi Matcha - merch - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love stopping in on my walks to get a mango matcha. The place is super cute and the people working there are always nice and welcoming. If you're in the area definitely stop in! The matcha is so good. read more

Cute matcha place. They are close to Phê where the crowds gather so there wasn't much of a wait in this one. They have cold brew matcha and lattes with many flavors. The matcha is good but a bit weaker than I usually like. They come in bigger sizes so the price is justified. They also have discounts if you donate food or supplies from their list. read more

Junbi Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have had this place in Houston for the first time a year or two ago in this place tasted the same. If you're looking for a quick and convenient spot, this is the place for you! Most of their syrup and flavors are a little overpowering in my opinion, I tasted more of the fruit rather than the Matcha. Overall, it is on a sweeter side, but it definitely gets worth a try! read more

Junbi Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #101 We visited Junbi Matcha after eating lunch in the area. While still pretty new, this shop seems to be well run with friendly staff and plenty of open seating indoors. Even though it was right after lunch on a Saturday, the place was completely empty and we got our drinks quickly. Considering how new the place is, I expected it to be more popular. Jasmine Green Tea, Less Sweet, Less Ice, Whole Milk w/ Boba ($7.75) - This drink is probably okay for lactose intolerant people - the cup is around 90% jasmine tea and they only add milk to about the top half inch of cup. Not worth the 75 cent upgrade to oat milk in my opinion. At less sweet, this drink isn't nearly sweet enough, being close to 0% sweet at other boba shops. The jasmine has very full bodied flavor, very flowery, but also has an overbrewed bitterness and astringency that the small amount of milk isn't able to mitigate much. It's still very fragrant and is definitely a strong jasmine tea. Due to the astringency, more sugar is required to help offset things a bit. We actually had to get the sweetness adjusted twice - first the bobarista put in about an extra half ladle of syrup, which still wasn't sweet enough. I then asked for two ladles in one of the plastic water cups to titrate. Adding about 1/3 makes the drink equivalent in sweetness to perhaps around 40% at other shops and adding 2/3 raises it to perhaps 66%. With that much sugar, the astringency noticeably decreases while the jasmine flower flavor still dominates. Note: they use simple syrup at Junbi, so it's much less harsh than fructose syrup but isn't as sweet. The boba served at Junbi is pretty great for a place I didn't expect to have boba at all (given that most Matcha specialty shops don't have toppings). It's perhaps a tad firmer than perfection, but still has plenty of bounce not to mention a smooth coating. The boba is marinated in syrup, albeit not long enough to create a strong sweetness level, which allows more of the interior molasses/tapioca starch flavor to come through. Milk Tea Rating (after adjustments): 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 Cold Matcha Latte, Less Sweet, Less Ice, Oat Milk w/ Boba ($8.50) - Junbi is one of the few Matcha shops in Seattle which doesn't whisk matcha to order. Instead, it's pre-made and poured out from a jug. This means there's no frothiness since the drink has settled, but it's still plenty tasty with the typical grassy notes and slight sweetness. The drink is about 75% filled with milk (so definitely not great for the lactose intolerant) before the matcha is measured out and poured on top. There's still a bit of chalkiness from the matcha powder throughout, although it's mostly smooth, and there's almost no bitterness at all but the drink is still astringent. Due to the characteristics of the drink, less sweet is okay. I'd still probably go for regular sweetness in the future though. I would say the matcha latte is not the highest quality, but they make up for that deficiency with value. This drink comes in a 22oz cup, whereas most other shops in and around Seattle are the same price, but only give 12 or 16oz. Whether that's worth the quality hit is up to personal preference. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 4.5/5 The newest matcha place to open on Capitol Hill, Junbi brings a more classical boba shop experience vs. most others in Seattle. Drink size is far more generous than competitors, although quality seems to be a tad underwhelming. Still, if I'm looking for value, I wouldn't mind returning. Bathrooms - One unisex room that requires a key from the bobaristas read more

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I came on their grand opening and was one of the first 100 customers in line so I got a free drink. I tried the guava matcha latte and the dragonfruit matcha cold brew. The guava and dragonfruit flavors were very yummy, but also way too sweet and I couldn't really taste the matcha. The interior was very cute, during the time they had their miffy collab. It isn't too big inside though, so I'd be prepared to have to take the drink to go. read more

Junbi Matcha - dragonfruit matcha cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying hojicha and I loved it! Tastes a lot like brown sugar milk tea to me. read more

Junbi Matcha - Hojicha tea with boba - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Matcha is strong but it's pretty sweet. Very cute place for working. Would recommend their matcha with 75% sweetness

Tried the Jasmine milk tea and really didn't like it, probs bc I got it less sweet - if I go back I'd def try full sweet. Mainly reviewing so I remember what to order next time , might be user error for this order read more

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It was a soft opening so they had a set menu of items to choose from. I got their guava matcha latte and it was good. I can't wait until they release their ube drink series. read more

Came here during soft opening. Only took about 15 min in line and my drink was made in the next 5 min. I got the 25 percent sweet with less ice matcha with mango puree. Tastes great. There's currently only a walk up window with no place to sit and drink. read more

Junbi Matcha - Matcha mango - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

drinks - they have cold brew matcha like pre-made. i have never had cold brew matcha before so ill have to try it next time. i got the reg matcha and strawberry. drink size is HUGE i could barely finish it. service - excellent. we just ordered at the counter but the person making our drinks was very friendly and also asked us how the drinks were afterwards to make sure we liked the flavor. ambiance - very cutesy. currently have a collab w/ miffy gear. so get it while you can! overall would prob go to a few other matcha spots before this one, but its not horrible & maybe the cold brew is worth a try. ill have to see. read more

Have tried to come here on 5 different occasions specifically to try the matcha soft serve. They dont serve it on weekdays, and the other times the machine has been out of service, or the store was randomly closed. Just take it off the menu at this point and quit misleading people read more

Amazing drinks! Stuff is super friendly and nice. Cute ambience. My go to place for mid day matcha. read more

Junbi Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing spot with delicious matcha! (the guava matcha always hits the spot~) Workers are so nice and welcoming too! This is one of my new favorite spots to work remote from. Lots of outlets to charge your laptop or phone if needed - comfortable seating - and great vibes. 10000/10 recommend!! read more

Junbi Matcha - guava matcha! - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Guava matcha was delicious! The team was super sweet too! Happy to have this new spot in the neighborhood

I wasn't sure what to expect from a matcha cold brew, but this drink completely blew me away. The line moved fast and I got my drink pretty quick. I can't wait to try all of their flavors! read more

Junbi Matcha - Matcha cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I enjoyed my drink because it was refreshing & not too sweet. It was perfect for my taste buds : ) ...

The regular matcha latte looked promising at first and since this is a cafe specialized in matcha, but please save yourself the disappointment. It tasted like 90% milk and 10% green tea. It tasted like a green tea bag soaked in milk so not even matcha powder. The color was also a weird light green when it got mixed together so clearly there's too much milk. This place is extremely expensive especially for those BT21 drinks. I wanted to get one but I was not about to spend over $10 on one drink. I could only finish 1/4 of my drink and threw it away and I wish I got my money back. I just can't believe I went to a matcha cafe and had the worst matcha in my life. read more

So yum!! Ambience is warm and inviting - perfect for catching up with friends or a quick matcha fix. Yuzu cold brew was flavorful and refreshing read more

i was so excited to try this place--the store itself and the drinks looked so cute. my friend and i ordered the yuzu dragonfruit green tea and strawberry green tea, and on the first few sips, they tasted great. the yuzu dragonfruit had a somewhat overpowering, simple, sour-sweet taste, but it was still tasty. however, as we continued to enjoy our drinks, the yuzu dragonfruit quickly became flat and overwhelming in its flavor. however the real disappointment was the strawberry jasmine tea--it tasted more and more like bitter, over-steeped tea. it became undrinkable--another friend described it as tasting "like perfume", or like soap. i haven't given up hope yet, though--hopefully my next experience here will be better. read more