I stopped by since I was in the neighborhood and this store has good reviews. The store is cute, with a few tables and I saw a few customers doing work/studying. The decor is modern and bright. There's an ordering kiosk with pictures of every item. Service was quick. It just happened that the milk teas was half off so I got two. The Tieguanyin oolong milk tea is good and the boba was a good texture, on the softer side which I like, and lightly sweetened. My favorite, however, was the golden leaf milk tea. The tea was very fragrant and pairs perfectly with the milk. The tea is strongly brewed. Highly recommended! read more

I've been to Macu (UW) a few times, now. Overall, their li-li teas (with the fresh fruit pulp) are my favorite. The milk teas are alright, but in my opinion Taiwan-style fresh fruit teas are where it's at. The "Sunshine" (orange and passionfruit) and pink grapefruit are terrific; I am less crazy about the mango (which has tiny chunks, but no pulp). read more

Macu Tea - UW - L01. Sunshine Li-Li Tea / 香橙果粒茶 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by maybe 30min before they closed--they were out of a lot of things already by that time. Kinda shows ya how popular this place is in the u district lol. But for good reason! I'm not a big boba person but macu just might be my fav. I tried something new this time just cuz they ran out of the things I normally get (e.g. mango stuff lol) , anddddd while it was still solid, it wasn't as good as other things I've tried from them. Props tho for the fact that you can legit taste the pieces of fruit in their drinks. It's not overly sweet and idk, it just tastes more natural/better/fresher than other spots. read more

Macu Tea - UW - D05. Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie / 草莓果粒波波 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a great time ordering at this Macu Tea! Super convenient location in the UW area and near my hotel. I got here around a Tuesday afternoon around 3:30 pm and it was somewhat busy with other people waiting for their order, but I was able to review the menu and place my order on their iPad. I ordered the orange and mango li-li tea with jelly; it's one of their top 10 drinks. It's a cute space with some high tables and majority of low tables for seating. My order took about 7 minutes, and it was made to my liking. Super refreshing, loved the mango bits in the drink, and semi-sweet. Good boba shop experience! read more

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I stopped by this store on a Sunday afternoon and their drinks did not disappoint. Parking nearby was easy to find. We ordered on the kiosk, and the drinks were ready shortly after. Chi-chi grape smoothie: I'm a big fan of grape smoothie and very excited to try it here. It was yummy and not too sweet for me. The cheese foam is a bit salty and goes well with the drink. King of Mango Smoothie: mango drinks are my go-to at Macu tea. As always, it was tasty and worth going out of the way for. The restaurant was busy but we had no issues finding a table. It can get loud at times, overall it is a good place to catch up with friends or get some work done. read more

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Macu always hits the vibes are so cozy and calm and workers are kind. Their drinks are so nice and they always make it so well, the toppings and rlly nice read more

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Macu Tea is one of my favorite boba spots, super glad they're around U-District. The location seems cursed though, there have been at least 4 different boba spots in the past decade maybe because of rent but I hope Macu sticks around. According to my brother it's also very popular in Taiwan and I can see why (unlike all the other boba spots that claim to be popular in Taiwan but really aren't). While they're known for the fruit teas and "drinking desserts" that can be filling, I really enjoy their milk teas and boba. Mangoes are a huge hit here, but I'm not sure if they get worse when not in season, as another friend tried the mango recently and thought it was mid. Golden Leaf Milk Tea w/ Boba - this is my go to and the boba always hits. It's soft and chewy with actual flavor as they do a good job marinating in brown sugar. While it could be bouncier, the boba is fresh every time I visit. The tea is a light oolong which is light and refreshing with faint floral undertones. Maybe a little too much milk but the ratio is pretty solid for a balance of creaminess and tea presence. read more

Macu Tea - UW - Golden Leaf Milk Teas - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Macu Tea does fruit tea really well! I dropped by on a chilly Seattle evening and ordered the grapefruit li-li tea. Drinks took a while to come out but they were pretty busy, being near a college and all. The shop was clean and cute, with some good seating for yapping and sipping on our tea. I also appreciate that they had boba sleeves on offer which are convenient for transport, especially on a cold day. A somewhat petty gripe I have is that their drink naming makes it a bit confusing to understand exactly what I am ordering. I had to read the menu closely to understand what chi-chi and li-li were. There is a difference between a tea with fruit and a Fruit Tea to me, and Macu's grapefruit li-li tea was definitely the latter. The drink came with plentiful fresh pulp, perfectly sweetened, that bursts in your mouth with each sip. At a reduced sweetness, it was still a tad too sweet for me. The fragrant jasmine tea paired so well with it, and each component enhanced the other. It was very good for such a deceptively simple drink! I would love to try their other drinks on offer, as I heard they are known for their mango drinks as well. read more

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Fresh and tasty drinks perfect for a sunny day! Macu Tea is always busy as the drinks are delicious. Menu is large so there is something for everyone with caffeine free options and smoothies available. Very modern and simple interior with 2 ordering screens with photos of the drinks which is helpful. Staff was very kind and friendly during my visit 06/03/25. I ordered the Strawberry Tiramisu for the first time and it was delightful! I would recommend Macu Tea if you're looking for a fresh beverage on a nice day :) read more

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First time I had mango smoothie was at the MACU in Canada. I didn't know there were locations in WA!!! I heard there's a Bellevue location which is closer to me. I did notice the mango seemed more fresh and sweet at the Canada location. UW location was a bit more tart. Still good. I just ordered via the kiosk, so never really interacted with the employees except when they called my number. It seemed like a normal Busy college town where people hung out and studied. Glad these kids have a place to hang out. Parking was filled with homeless hanging out. So hubby dropped me off until I called to let him know I'm ready. I'll have to check out the Bellevue location next. Wish they had a location south end. I met the owners at a yelp event last fall, sweet people...I asked them to open one up down south Auburn, Covington, Renton , etc... read more

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Located in UDistrict and on 45th, parking is abysmal, but the drinks are a surprise! I had one order, King of Mango smoothie ($8). I thought this would be a predictable taste, but there's a lot going on, not too sweet, and v v v fresh. It's worth trying at least once! read more

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I find that a lot of boba places that sell slushes still have noticeable ice chunks, but macu's bo-bo strawberry slush was smooth as can be! My friends got the king mango smoothie that apparently wasn't that good though. read more

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Great drinks! I've been to the Taiwan locations, and it's so good! I love how fresh their fruit tea is. The milk tea is also super good! I love how you can pick 10% sweetness! read more

Macu Tea - UW - L05. Grapefruit Li-Li with Honey Drink - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got a boba milk tea and I was not disappointed. I like the customization they offer from sweetness level and toppings to amount of ice. On top of that the boba was super soft and chewy just how I like it and it was chewy the whole way through (no semi frozen/hard center). The order came out fast and the inside was simple and clean. I would definitely stop by again! read more

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I got the popular king of mango smoothie. It didn't taste as mango-y as I expected from the name and advertising. I'd come back to try other drinks though read more

Excited to try out Macu in Seattle! Very clean and lots of fruits around the shop just like BC. More to come on taste. Looks legit! read more

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The boba is good but the wait is too long. They had no running ac, and they had 3 staff members working on a Saturday. Poor working conditions for the staff means poor service to the customers which makes everyone unhappy. At least the drinks were still good but it's not worth an hour and 25 minute wait. read more

Macu Tea - UW - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A decent spot for fruit teas, but nothing super special either. I've been here a couple times, and the first time I enjoyed it a lot more. Their strawberry drinks are really good as the strawberry flavor really shines through and is very well balanced. However, the second time around I go the King of Mango smoothie which I thought was a little lackluster. While the mango was fresh, the flavor wasn't that prominent and the pieces of grapefruit really soured the drink. They are also quite pricey for what they are. read more

Macu Tea - UW - King of Mango Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My sister and I were in the area for a dance class, afterwards we decided to grab a sweet treat before leaving University District at Macu Tea. I originally wanted their Yakult drink, but they were out of Yakult. My sister ordered the Matcha Tiramisu and I ordered the Winter Melon Iced Drink. We kept everything at their default levels for ice and sweetness. The Matcha Tiramisu was good. Surprised that the two flavors went well together. The Winter Melon Iced Drink was refreshing and pretty sweet. It was a little busy inside, so we had to wait a few minutes until our drinks were ready. They even asked if we wanted the cup holders, which was nice! The cup holder is cute and makes holding the drinks convenient. Definitely could save the cup holder and reuse it! read more

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On this visit, I tried their Matcha Tiramisu drink and my friend got the classic King of Mango Smoothie. I highly recommend both of these drinks. I love how Macu's drinks are not too sweet and they are refreshing! I'm so glad they have locations in Seattle and Bellevue. read more

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Very pretty and aesthetic. However, the drinks are alright. The teas are not as robust, and some of the fruit drinks taste a bit artificial.

the drinks were okay. nothing special to me. the golden tea was strong and fragrant but I didn't really enjoy the flavor of it. I much prefer a jasmine or black tea over it. forgot what my boyfriend ordered. wasn't that memorable of an experience. read more

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So far Macu Tea is my favorite boba shop in UW. I had the classic Chi-Chi Golden Leaf tea 30% sugar which I think I should have gotten 80% sugar instead. Don't get me wrong, you'll taste the tea flavor but it would be nicer to have a little more sweetness. Fruit tea I usually prefer to get the white boba (if they have it). They named it Bo-Bo but sometimes it's called crystal boba as well. It's like a jelly but crunchy. Tieguanyin Oolong milk tea was my favorite. They were very generous. Half of my boba was filled with boba/Tapioca. read more

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They have yummy fruity smoothies, especially known for their grape and mango drinks! They use fresh fruits! We tried the strawberry and mango tea and they taste fresh. They have ample seating here. Would be a great place to do work. read more

Macu Tea - UW - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good boba tea. A bit more on the pricey side but they have unique drinks. Parking is very difficult so you will have to walk a bit to get to this place. I got an $80 parking ticket for parking behind the building for 10 minutes so be careful lol read more

Macu Tea - UW - M06. Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea / 鐵觀音烏龍奶茶 (Iced) and Taro dessert tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I visited Macu Tea on a whim, just to try out a new boba shop that I hadn't been to before. Tieguanyin Oolong Milk Tea, 50% Sugar, 50% Ice w/ Boba ($6) - Okay, so I think I got the wrong drink here. I didn't do any research before visiting Macu Tea and didn't realize they were so famous for their fresh fruit drinks - I should have gotten that hint by the fact that I saw so many boxes of fresh mangoes and oranges in the store, but I guess I wasn't thinking about that too much. Instead, went with a milk tea that I normally enjoy. Unfortunately, the milk tea at Macu is not great. At 50% sweet, all of the delicate flavors from the tieguanyin are completely overpowered by the sharp taste of fructose in the drink. Even the milk powder sits in the background here, resulting in an overly sweet drink without much other flavor. I ended up diluting it with extra tea and it made the drink better, but still not great. Unlike the milk tea, the boba here is excellent. The pearls are able to slightly compress on the tongue with a bit of effort, the mark of boba with great chew. The boba is smooth on the exterior, very consistent in both size and texture and has a slight sweetness to round things out. Drink Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 The boba here is excellent, but I'm not sure the milk teas are worth getting. I'll have to revisit in the future to try out their specialty fruit drinks. They have to be better, right? read more

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No. 1 Top Seller King of Mango Smoothie uses many many real mango slices to make the smoothie. I watched so many scoops get scooped into one blender. It was amazing! They use coconut milk too!? Wow! For a lactose continuous person like me, it's a scream come true. No need to specifically substitute the milk. Street parking was relatively easy for the University Ave that day but I can imagine parking could be difficult usually. Get a friend to hope off the car or walk here. read more

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We love Macu- tea. We drive one hour to Seattle only for Macu-tea. My favorite is Tieguanyin Oolong milk tea with 10% sugar. I love it. read more

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Macu Tea is an outstanding option in the sea of boba shops that is the UDistrict. I got the Tieguanyin Oolong milk tea, which had some of the richest tea flavor of any I've had. Sweet-sensitive sippers will want to turn down the sugar % for sure, but the foundation of the drink is very strong. The location is definitely grab-and-go focused, but has some seating. Service I found to be warm and welcoming. This place has quickly become a favorite of mine! read more

We ordered boba on grub hub and this was DELICIOUS. I am a boba lover and cannot resist a good boba tea shop. I ordered the chichi golden tea with boba. Their tea was freshly brewed, potent, but not bitter. Their boba was chewy, cooked to perfection and sweet. Usually with delivery it can get soggy, but theirs was not and hit the spot. We will definitely go in person sometime soon! read more

Macu Tea - UW - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service: The two people working here were lovely, very friendly and approachable, lots of joking around. Tea: Precustomized with toppers, changes are not allowed. The emphasis here is on fruit teas. - Mango smoothie: this was good, just really really cold on an icy day! Great sweet mango flavor though. - QQ passion fruit tea 50% sweet no ice. This was a good sweetness level, passion fruit is pretty sour here so the sugar helped to balance it out. Not sure I love the seeds- particularly crunchy here, but loved the lychee jelly and boba was cooked well. Price point: Around $20 for two drinks. For plant based folx: Doesn't seem like there are milk alternatives here, but there are plenty of fruit based drinks. Ambiance: A few board games and jenga on the tables. Clean bright and modern. Some people here clearly hanging out or studying. read more

Macu Tea - UW - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love to come here to try new drinks and they always have seasonal drinks as well!! Been on a grape craze lately and I got their chi chi grape drink that came with jelly and cheese foam! It was really good and refreshing. Workers here are really nice too read more

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Friend and I waited in line for about 10 minutes for our drinks during the boba fest, similar to the time I waited for the same drink during cherry blossom viewing back in March. Definitely needed to try here again and give this place a proper and more recent review! Friend and I got the golden leaf tea drink at 50% sweetness and with 3Q (which is boba, coconut jelly and agar jelly), and it comes with a fabric drink carrier, which made the drink more aesthetically pleasing to look at. Everything with this drink in particular was well-made, the 3Q I added in compensated for the 50% sweetness I asked for in the drink! Drink felt very fresh and you could definitely taste the tea in it. I'll definitely come back here to get more of their other drinks, though like last time I might be tempted again to get their golden leaf tea, it's just too good! read more

Macu Tea - UW - Chi Chi Golden Leaf Tea with 3Q (boba, coconut jelly and bo-bo (agar jelly)) on both 50% ice level and sweetness - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I saw Macu Tea during my trip last year to Taiwan and was surprised to see they had opened in the states. Staff are friendly and there's a few tables to sit around. I got the golden leaf tea at 50% sweetness. The golden leaf tea is a cross between green and black tea as described by the staff. It was like a lighter four season tea which is on the earthy side. The sweetness level was perfect and you could tell the tea was present. The drinks also come with a fabric/plastic sling which is perfect to carry your drink around. Will definitely come back! read more

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Highly recommend the strawberry smoothie (they use real strawberries!) and passion fruit tea!!! Their fruit tea/drinks are the best! read more

Macu Tea - UW - D05. Bo-Bo Strawberry Smoothie and L08. Passion Fruit Li-Li Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I didn't know black tea could taste THIS GOOD (i got the peach black milk tea). I got to try Macu tea for the first time thru a yelp elite event and it is now one of my top boba spots go to. I can't wait to come check out the shop in person to enjoy the full experience and try new flavors! read more

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*** BEST PLACE TO GET FRUIT TEA IN UW SEATTLE *** Unique feature: Individual (reusable, not plastic) drink carriers ! Makes walking around with your drink very convenient and easy to hold multiple drinks at a time (shown in photo) My cousin and I tried the: 1) mango smoothie with agar boba (seasonal, in photo) which includes green tea jelly and FRESH mango pieces 2) Sunshine Li Li tea (adjustable sweetness, not pictured) which is orange and passion fruit with freshly squeezed juice !!! (Slightly sour) Total for both: ~$16 You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients. I rarely love a fruit tea and I would say that these were both delicious. There is seating (although usually full), cute decor to take pictures with your drinks, and big windows to let in natural light! Top 3 boba places in the area for sure. read more

Macu Tea - UW - Mango smoothie (seasonal) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I decided to check out Macu Tea grand opening, Day 3 campaign on 12/22/23. It sure was dumping rain that day, but lucked out with nearby paid street parking and was allowed inside as the first customer of the day. Very welcoming staff lead/manager. Cases of fresh fruit and bright, sleek interior greeted me upon entry. They were definitely well staffed to deal with the crowd that appeared behind me promptly at noon. I checked in and posted photos via Yelp while onsite. I did the BOGO free deal and received a pair of decadent dessert beverages, Chocolate Tiramisu. I was also able to get a limited edition keychain. I look forward to future visits to try their fresh fruit teas and one with brown sugar & fresh milk. Congrats to Macu Tea! Yet another quality choice available in the UDistrict, which has become the boba/milk tea universe in Seattle. read more

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If I had a favorite boba shop in U District, it's this one! The store also has a beautiful, spacious interior that wouldn't make you feel crowded like all the other boba shops. I would like to give a A+ to the person who did the marketing. The website is beautiful, the menu is clear, and I feel like I'm walking out with high quality drinks. read more

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This place is so worth the drive! We live in Renton and we drove to this part of Seattle for this new fruit/boba tea spot. We got the Sunshine tea, Bo-Bo strawberry smoothie, matcha tiramisu, and grapefruit with honey fruit tea. All of them were super yummy. The fruit teas are made with fresh fruit and you can see the staff with the fresh fruits right in front of you. Speaking of the staff, the cashier was super friendly and engaging. She answered all of our questions well and provided good suggestions. I wanna go to Seattle just for this spot! read more

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