Timeless Tea

One of the best milk tea and fruit tea place in Seattle!…read more Love the individual house-made milk and tea favors

Appreciate their customer support and also they are really so good, ,,, love their bobasread more

0.3 mi•University District

Fruit Tea left with mochi and right with honey boba

Hokkaido Milk Tea hot with brown sugar boba

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Strawberry Matcha Latte

Dont Yell At Me

4.3(474 reviews)

Delicious as always! I got the original milk tea, 50% sweet, whole milk with honey pearls. The milk…read morereally helps temper the bitterness of the tea (along with the sugar, haha) but the astringency of the tea is there along with the malty flavor of the tea. The boba is the perfect chewy texture - not too hard or too soft. I did not try any of their sandwiches (there's so many other yummy options near by!) but it seems like they were selling at a decent clip. If I had to identify a weakness, it would be that a lot of times it seems like they have supply chain issues. They did not have lactose-free milk when I visited the past few times. I hope they work things out! I would have purchased two drinks if I could have substituted the dairy for lactose free.

I absolutely loved this place!…read more First you come in to the shop and feel like you're in a lab of genius scientists crafting up delicious concoctions. White coats + goggles and all. Everything was generously spaced out and looked sparkling clean - THANK YOU I came up to the register and the gal was so sweet, offering up suggestions and masterfully navigating me through the top sellers (I'm a bit of a newb with bubble tea). I expressed I liked milk tea and she recommended the Osmanthus milk tea with Golden Honey boba. She said their standard was 50% sweetness and less ice. I ordered her reco and was super happy I did. One thing to note is that this drink was pretty $$$. Around $7 for a medium...however, now is the time to try because they're upgrading you to a large size on the house!

0.6 mi•University District

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Winter Melon Chrysanthemum Tea

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Brown sugar pearl

Chayan

4.1(35 reviews)

Very similar to Molly tea, I first tried Chayan in Vancouver, BC so I was thrilled when I learned…read morethat Chayan opened so close to where I work. I've tried a good amount of their menu, and will occasionally get the seasonal items like peach. Though I always revisit my favorites, which are the da hong pao tea frappe, the jasmine green milk tea, and the matcha green tea varieties. If you get the frappe, they top the whip cream to serve. Wait time can vary but generally it's about 5-10 mins to get your drink. There are some tables and seating but most people tend to grab n go.

I was pretty excited to try Chayan as another potential spot that genuinely focuses on high quality…read moretea. Definitely the same vibe as Molly Tea, but with a broader menu of drink options. I opted for the Da Hong Pao Tea Frappe and the tea wasn't quite as fragrant as I wanted it to be. I'd say it's middle of the road quality wise, aka a tier or two below Chicha and about the same as Don't Yell At Me. As with other boba spots, it's possible that some drinks are better than others, so maybe take a look at what the regulars are ordering. Vibe wise, the store wasn't too crowded early afternoon on a Saturday. Only 2-3 folks lined up to order on the iPad and seats were nearly full, but not quite. Vibes great, tea not bad.

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Yan Tea

4.2(103 reviews)

tried this when i stopped by for a yelp event next door and im so glad i did! i have been craving a…read morecertain mochi topping i had in china, and yan tea has it! they have a whole bunch of really unique toppings that ive never seen anywhere else in local boba shops. i got the green milk tea with milk mochi and it was perfect, the milk tea at 80% sweet was not too sweet, and the milk mochi paired perfectly with the milk tea, was almost snack like. price is pretty avg for boba nowadays, so wasn't cheap but wasn't over $10. everything is contactless here, and they make drinks pretty quick, was ready in less than 5 minutes! seating is a little sparse, theres a row of booth seats against the wall and a community table that they share with nom nom, not the most cozy but will do for a quick eat/hang out.

I got the peach yogurt drink with peach jelly. You order at a kiosk by the cash wrap. Ordering…read moreprocess is straightforward, but I wish they added descriptions of what each drink is like because they only list the name of the drink and you have to take a guess what it is like from the name and the picture. Similar to nom nom sando order station, there is no staff manning the cash wrap (staff was in the back preparing orders), so it was hard to get her attention and ask about the drinks. Drink was pretty good. I added milk mochi because I was curious, but I regret it. Mochi just tasted like flavorless pieces of gluten and it got in the way of the drink too much. I recommend getting the peach yogurt drink as is.

0.3 mi•University District

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Tea Republik

4.6(419 reviews)

Their iced drinks are not my favorite but I loove their hot teas and highly recommend them if you…read moreenjoy warm comforting drinks. They let you adjust sweetness, add creamer, and such. The flavors are so unique and most of the time they taste pretty accurate. They have specials and change frequently! They get really busy in the evenings, from my experience but afternoons are surprisingly empty, 1-4PM, I'm not sure about mornings or weekends though. The cafe is so cozy and offer free wifi to study and do homework, they don't have plugs so come fully charged.

It's so relaxing in here. Quiet and smooth music and charming server. Great place to work, solo or…read morebring a date for an intimate setting. The iced lavender earl grey tea is very floral with a heavy lavender aroma. I did not adjust the sweetness and it's not too sweet at all. I think it tastes delicious if you like lavender and earl grey. It's a great light drink after a heavy meal of spicy noodles next door haha. This place is definitely for tea fanatics and they offer a wide range of tea flavors.

0.5 mi•University District

Interior seating with a sofa

Love the lighting of the interior

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Medium sized iced lavender cream earl grey

Boba Up

4.1(438 reviews)

Outdoor seating

Large group friendly

A custom boba drink shop that has a wide variety of options for drink mix and toppings! Absolutely…read moreshould be tried at least once, and you can taste test all of their drinks (except their specialty drinks that are made by the barista). You are able to mix and match toppings and teas. There are also slush options if you prefer a smoothie vibe! 5/5 - Regular Drink - Mix and matched tiger milk tea, black milk tea, and oolong milk tea with boba and lychee jelly. Sweet but not overbearing and super delicious!

Place is cool. Love the self serve concept. Cool college vibe. Kid love the topping selection -…read moresaid she just wanted all topping ONLY - lol.... -overall nice place and cool vibe. Will definitely be back whenever is the University of Washington area.....

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YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea

3.9(162 reviews)

Yi Fang is a Taiwanese tea that is famous and traditional. They know for their black sugar boba…read moretea. Their tea has a fragrance smell of tea. Today I have the pink guava slush with Aiyi jelly. This tea slush is good. I love the drink. Great with spicy food.

Yi Fang is the OG Taiwanese fruit tea chain in the U District - now it has a lot of competitors…read more(here's looking at you, Macu), but YF's tea still hits the spot. Nobody does peach tea better (the fresh chunks of fruit! Gahh - so good).

White Champaca Oolong Milk Tea

Osmanthus Oolong Tea with Milk

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Peach tea (with fresh peach chunks!) on the left; passionfruit green tea on the right

BobaLust

4.2(57 reviews)

I loved it! The woman at the cashier was so friendly and accommodating. She answered all of my…read morequestions and helped lead me to what drink I wanted. I ultimately ordered an OG milk tea with honey boba (I was also excited to learn that they use nondairy creamer in their milk teas! I've noticed many other establishments in the area do not). It was delicious! It is more tea-forward and tastes like an earl grey. The boba pearls are perfectly chewy as well. My only critique is that they should add a 30% sweetness option to their sugar adjustments. Otherwise, it was perfect! My new boba spot for sure!

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #107…read more I've visited the BobaLust in Lynnwood before and was not impressed. I decided to give them another try, this time at the U District location. Bobalust opens up pretty late for a boba shop - most places start at noon or earlier, but for some reason BobaLust opens at 1PM. This particular location is depressingly dark inside with black painted walls and dark decor. That's a really interesting aesthetic choice (and not my favorite). OG Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Honey Boba ($6.50) - This tea has a strange harsh artificial taste. It's cloyingly sweet and tastes of a very overwhelming kind of flowery and fruity flavor. It doesn't seem to be from the tea and instead may be from either creamer or sweetener. It's overpowering, making the drink very difficult to sip on for my tastes. On top of this strange flavor is a heavy non dairy creamer aroma. It's added in such high quantities that the drink is thickened to almost a cream-like consistency, and has a slight bit of grittiness on the tongue. Even at 50% ice, there's a ton of ice in this drink. After drinking a bit, I went home and added in around 6 ounces of English Breakfast tea and it tempered things down enough to be pleasant. The boba isn't great either. They claim it's honey boba but while the pearls are very heavily sweetened in marinade, I can't detect any honey aroma whatsoever. The texture of the pearls are firm and almost gummy rather than being soft, chewy, and bouncy. Milk Tea Rating: 2/5 Boba Rating: 2/5 I'm still not impressed with this chain. There are way better options in the area for basic milk tea and boba. BobaLust remains in my bottom five boba shops in the Greater Seattle Area out of approximately 100 shops. Bathrooms - One mixed gender bathroom with two stalls.

Indoor seating

Purple Galaxy (blended taro, Oreo)

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Thaiger - milk tea with boba and lychee jelly

DING TEA SEATTLE

3.9(208 reviews)

Very chewy and chocolate-y, the powder wasn't that sweet and it was crunchy in the inside. They…read moretold us to wait 10 mins for it to "melt" or warm up. It's very quiet and peaceful inside, nice to study. The worker was very nice. I think the tea is pretty average.

I appreciate they send me emailed $3 off coupons but after my latest visit I'm just not returning…read more My latest visit I had to spit in my hand as I almost choked on a plastic/ aluminum scrubbing piece thing in the drink when sipping in front of the store. I immediately walked back in and showed it to the employee. He gave me a weird explanation I didn't really understand about cleaning stuff... I don't know. He remade my drink but offered no refund. It kind of put a damper on my day and instead of enjoying the rest of my walk in U district, I just rushed home to brush my teeth and tounge well and was just grateful I didn't choke. He apologized but he should have been more concerned in my opinion as I almost choked on that piece in my drink. I never visit this shop often because of their terrible weekday hours but now after my latest bad experience I'm just not returning at all. Not worth it. So many better boba options as well with better hours in U district. I just wish since this place doesn't get very busy they would be more diligent when serving and preparing the drinks so no choking hazards or random potential dirty objects are in the drink.

0.1 mi•University District

Dubai chewy cookie

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Ding Tea Signature Black Milk Tea, $6.75 - 4 Stars

Oh Bear Café & Teahouse

4.5(307 reviews)

Osmanthus bubble tea with cream and boba was smooth, rich, and super tasty, and I so loved it.read more

Strawberry Coconut Matcha. Best drink here!!! This Matcha never misses and is a more affordable…read morematcha in the U District. I highly enjoy the coconut flavor pairing it's sooo delicious every time. Service is always helpful and nice. I still need to try the taiyaki tbh. They have plenty of solid drink options and now with them serving pho this place gets more foot traffic so it gets busy and can sometimes be hard finding a seat. The cafe is super cute with all the stuffed bears and one of my favorite spots for a drink in the summer in the U district :)