This location of TP Tea is located on the UW Ave close by to the recently opened Raising Cane's and around Seattle Best Tea and Don't Yell At Me... wow that's a ton of competition to be had already in just one area! When my bestie and I got here around a Saturday evening around 7pm after a meal, we saw a decent line of people inside waiting. Turns out there was a staffing shortage when we went, so orders were being put out slowly though it somehow still kept up with the small crowds of people coming in. We got the velvet lychee fresh milk, one of their special drinks. Lychee taste is great and present throughout, otherwise it tastes like a regular oolong or signature tea specific to TP Tee itself. There's not a whole lot seating inside but it's not ideal for hangouts anyway since noise levels here can get high the more people are inside or the more drinks are being made. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again since I could also get Macu down the same street but it's nice to know I don't always have to hit up Chinatown for TP Tea and their tieguanyin latte. read more

TP Tea - Velvet lychee fresh milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Typically my go to for boba Today I ordered an osmanthus 4 seasons oolong tea with tea jelly and no sugar. It was delicious except they gave me boba instead of tea jelly... don't forget to taste test before you leave!! I was reimbursing the drink so it didn't matter too much to me but I'd have been pretty annoyed :) I read a few reviews that mention that they have been messing up orders pretty often so it seems like it's not a one off situation! read more

I've been coming for here a couple of years. Their milk tea is consistent each time - which is exactly why I frequent this spot and it's my go to. Service is quick and seamless- I don't have to wait too long for my order. I will say that I think the boba here is slightly better than the Chinatown spot because I like mine slightly soft and chewy. The Chinatown spot makes theirs a bit harder but it's still good. It's always clean inside which I'm always impressed even with the large foot traffic. No complaints here! read more

The quality and taste of TP Tea remains consistent at every location I go to, including this one. I also didn't wait very long in line and my drink was made quickly. My TP milk tea was creamy and both refreshing at the same time. I ordered mine with less ice and 80% sweet, which was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. They do give quite a bit of topping, so I'm going to ask for less next time. Amongst the many options for milk tea in U District, TP Tea should definitely be at the top of your list to visit! read more

TP Tea - TP Milk Tea with coffee jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this TP Tea location! Their drinks are consistently delicious--creamy milk teas, fruity flavors, and perfectly chewy boba. I especially enjoy how flavorful and fresh each drink tastes. The store is small but cozy, and the staff are friendly. It's a convenient spot to grab a bubble tea when you're around UW. read more

TP Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good, their boba toppings are always good and I like their milk tea drinks a lot. They always taste nice and not artificial, at least from my experience. The service is very calm which I appreciate and the inside is also cozy. You can sit down but it's not really a sit down and chat place as the inside's very small. read more

They are only able to alter the milk in one or two of the milk teas, so if you need nondairy make sure you double check. The server was able to help clarify which ones were changeable. It came out decently fast which was nice as I was waiting on a bus. It's more grab and go but there's a few benches to sit and wait by the window. read more

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TP Tea used to be one of my favorite boba shops, back when one of the first opened in the US in Cupertino. I visited every couple of weeks, always getting the Tieguanyin Milk Tea with either boba or 3Q. I loved the exceptionally fragrant and flowery taste of the drink. Seeing a TP Tea location in the U District was exciting, and I decided to drop to see if the drink was anything like I remembered. Pearl Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Less Ice ($5.90) - It's been years since I last visited a TP Tea, but I was a bit confused why I couldn't pick TGY as my base. Or maybe it is TGY by default, but they add so milk powder/creamer that it completely overpowers any taste of tea. I found half sweet to be fine, but the fact that I couldn't taste any tea at all is very concerning. Like, what's the point of the tea? Why not just drink creamer? The boba here, which is of a smaller pearl variety, is also not great. The outside exhibits an okay firm chew, but I feel like it's underdone with a center that is quite hard. Some pearls have an almost lumpy center and some other very unpleasant ones have a bit of a undercooked graininess in the center. Milk Tea Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 Note: They charge a 15 cent fee for credit card transactions under $9. I don't know what happened to TP Tea. Perhaps they expanded too much? Perhaps they just aren't that good anymore? Or perhaps my tastes have just changed drastically since my last visit to the Cupertino location? I don't know the answer. The drink I received isn't a bad drink, but I don't think I would visit here again especially given the stiff competition in the area. read more

TP Tea - Pearl Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've tried TP Tea previously, but at their Chinatown-International District location. I learned that I was selected via Instagram for a free matcha beverage, but at their University District site. I was able to locate street parking around the order and had the opportunity to stop in on this rainy 12/27/23. It is a pocket cafe located on 45th between University and Brooklyn, diagonal from The Neptune. This isn't designed as a sit down and hang out kind of cafe space, just brisk takeout. I was not given the opportunity to customize this matcha order or to even place an additional order. Pretty much I identified myself as one of the IG recipients by my account handle and my order was immediately prepped thereafter. I was appreciative of this freebie to sample this signature beverage. It retained decent quality even when refrigerated overnight, shaken up thoroughly, and consumed the next day. TP Tea is one of many businesses centrally located in the University District, aka boba/milk tea central, featuring quality beverages. read more

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TP TEA has opened in the U District! Tried the new Strawberry Matcha Latte, and it was delicious, had a layer of strawberry jam on the bottom, and a perfectly balanced Matcha latte on top. Customize sweetness and ice level to your liking. Inside is smaller than the TP Tea in ID, with just a few benches by the walls, and no tables, so plan to take your drink to go. Staff were friendly and efficient, and there was no line. Will be back to try out more of the menu. read more

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While I have been to the TP Tea in CID numerous times, this is my first visit to the UW location. At 7:18pm, I was soooo surprised to see it was completely empty except one customer. At the same time in the CID store would typically mean the line is out the door long! This only tells me the UW area is saturated with tea shops. TP Tea remains one of the very best there is with true Taiwanese style milk tea. I like their sweetness levels, which is much lower than typical American drinks. If you like your drinks sweet, don't come here. I ordered my typical two drinks (I take them home to finish over several days.) - Original milk tea with grass jelly (only TP Tea knows how to make it really, really smooth), 30% sugar, no ice - Tie Guan Yin Latte, 30% sugar, less ice (no ice is not an option) Both drinks are $5.75. Both are excellent! The service was swift. The ladies there were busy - prepping, serving, making drinks, taking orders. No issue with service. The place has a few low benches that are meant for waiting for the drinks, not for hanging out. They line these benches against the windows only. The deco is the same as the CID store with wood carved flowers and leaves. The place is visually clean and neat. read more

TP Tea - Menu, deco - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A few friends recommended this place to us when we were exploring UW for the cherry blossoms. They said it was just a few minutes away and I was craving boba because it was an especially warm day. I ordered a passion fruit tea drink and it was really refreshing. I liked it a lot, and the boba was great too - good texture. I have no complaints about this place, it seems like a grab-and-go. The boba shop itself is very small. I can't recall any seating areas. You just order and leave! Which is convenient, especially if you were a college students attending UW. read more

I was walking around the area and craving some tea so I stopped by here on a whim and it was great! Workers were quite nice, and my order was ready very quickly. The drink tasted great, the cheese foam tasted good and the tea was just the right sweetness for me! The store itself is quite small and doesn't really have any seating other than some nice benches so it's a great place to grab some boba to go! read more

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The first time I came to TP, I got a Signature Milk Tea, 30% sweet, no ice. The texture was creamy and the tea flavor was very strong. It was still sweeter than I would have preferred though and so the next time I went, I ordered a Signature Milk Tea, 0% sweet, light ice, with boba (which is supposedly already pre-sweetened in brown sugar). With that said, the boba didn't really taste sweet at all and so the drink didn't have any sweetness to it and honestly wasn't that great. If you get this tea, definitely get at least 30% sweetness. The second time I came to TP, I got the Seasonal Taro Green Tea Latte (+$5.95) with boba (+ $0.50) with 0% sweetness and less ice. This was quite an expensive drink. However, the taro was already pre-sweetened (basically blended with sugar), and so the drink had just the right amount of sugar. With tax and card service charge though, this drink ended up being over $7.50 and probably one of the most expensive bobas I've ever bought on the Ave. While the fresh taro tasted good, this would only be an occasional drink for me because of its price. And it had to be occasional cause it's seasonal. At the beginning of this past summer I tried the Strawberry Milk Tea as I was craving something sweet and fruity. Because the strawberry syrup they use to make the drink is pre-sweetness, I opted for 0% sweetness and am glad I did because it was still very sweet. Note that this drink is blended and so you can't adjust ice level. While the drink looked pretty and naturally strawberry flavored, there were gummy bits of strawberry syrup that made the drink taste artificial and unpleasantly chewy. I think I would've been better off making my own strawberry smoothie. This was my least favorite TP drink. Last but not least, I tried the TP Tea Milk Tea ($5.85) with 30% sweetness, light ice, and coffee jelly (+$1). This was my FAVORITE drink by far. As mentioned in my first post, the TP Tea is an Oolong tea whereas the Signature tea is a black tea. Normally I dislike oolong (and think it tastes like dirt) but this tea was surprisingly smooth and well-balanced. The coffee jelly was also amazing and I would get it again instead of pearls. However, this tea is highly caffeinated and so be careful if you're caffeine-sensitive. Service is much quicker and there was no line or wait when I went on a weekday this past week. With that said, students are mostly still on summer break. There is no place to dine-in and so you will have to drink your boba elsewhere. The area is pretty clean overall. Overall: 4/5 for drinks, 4/5 for service read more

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They charged me for the wrong drink (signature milk tea) when I ordered a pearl milk tea. So they charged me 5.25 original when it was supposed to be 6.15. They then made me wait in line to recharge me for 99 cents to add boba. I find it excessive to charge me extra and make me wait again because of their mistake. I don't mind having to pay more, but the fact that they didn't take responsibility for it pissed me off. read more

Wanted to try TP tea and was disappointed a bit by the hype I heard about after I went in today. I got their signature Pearl Milk tea and asked for 100% sugar. Somehow it tasted like 40% sugar kinda tea, I did shake the tea before and even mixed it with the straw. The U dist location has no seating inside, just pick and go. Parking is a hassle too as its on the main road and the construction is happening right next it. read more

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My boba-snob friends love TP Tea -- they say the tea itself is very good quality. The location is also very convenient -- right across the street from the U District Link Station. However, as a lactose-intolerant person, unfortunately my options are very limited. Most of their drinks do not allow for non-dairy milk substitutions. Only their "latte" drinks and fruit teas don't use dairy. So, I can't give a review on how their milk tea drinks are. Another thing to note about the location is that this isn't a "hangout" spot -- there's pretty much no seating, so you'll have to grab and go! If it's in the summer, there's usually available seating on the picnic tables on the South side of the link station. But in rainy winter, you'll probably just need to take your drink to class/home. read more

TP Tea - Menu (Only the lattes have a non-dairy option for $1.25 extra) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Woohoooo! I am super happy overall that there's a TP TEA close enough that I can do some Doordash or drive to vs the ID location :) For those who have been to the ID location - this place serves equally good quality drinks. For those who haven't been to TP Tea before, I highly recommend checking this place out! :) Prices are reasonable and overall, I enjoy their high quality tea. Favorite teas I would recommend: -Wintermelon TieGuanYin (Can't adjust sugar level for this but it's a refreshing drink without too much sugar). -Lemon Premium Green Tea (So so good and delicious!) -Any of the crema drinks (cream isn't too sweet nor bland and complements the tea quite well) -Toppings: Try their coffee jelly - goes really well with milk teas and has a strong coffee taste Other things to note: -No ice: For me, I find it more tastier when there's no ice and your drink won't be as watered down. Try it if you haven't, especially for the flavored tea options. -Location: Located right on the busy 45th, you'll have to find side street parking as this place has no dedicated parking lot. So be ready for some walking if you don't live in the area. -Interior: Definitely not as spacious as the ID location, so do try to come at odd times of the day to avoid the line and crowd. This place definitely ties with Don't Yell at Me when it comes to delicious boba in the U-District for me :) read more

Aromatic tea! This tea shop serves really good aromatic tea/milk tea. It's definitely not everybody's cup of tea but if you like a strong and some smoky aroma, this tea shop is heavenly. I always get their TGY (Tie Guan Yin) Latte, so good! read more

I had no idea this location opened up until I randomly walked around The Ave and saw it. I've only been to the location in the ID so I knew I had to stop by since I wanted to pick up a drink with creama. LOCATION & PARKING // This place is on 45th a little off the Ave. Right now, there is a bit of construction work happening around it so you may actually assume it's closed. I would've guessed it wasn't open yet but I saw some people inside. Parking is street only and it's hit or miss depending on the time of day. I've honestly never had an issue with parking on the Ave. SERVICE // I'm not sure how many staff they have at a time but there were about 2 staff members at the front. However, I was the only one in line and waited about 5 minutes or so? This doesn't bother me since everything is super understaffed right now. (Side note - they have a note on the door saying they're hiring for those who are interested!). DRINKS // I ordered two drinks - TARO COCONUT SAGO and WINTERMELON MILK TEA CREAMA. The TARO COCONUT SAGO was a special drink at the time. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't change the sweetness or ice level since they told me it was a blended drink. However, when I actually got it, I didn't feel like it was a blended drink. It's okay though, it wasn't too sweet. The WINTERMELON MILK TEA CREAMA was also really good! It wasn't too sweet and it was delicious. OVERALL // 4.0 stars I enjoyed grabbing some boba from this location! It is definitely a grab and go spot and there are not any spots/tables inside to chill. I look forward to coming back after they have some more time to adjust to their opening. read more

TP Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite boba places in UDistrict! My usual go-to drink here is the QQ TP Milk Tea w boba, but last time I tried the Thai Milk Tea with QQ noodles and boba and wow! Loved it!! The tea here is quite flavorful and the boba is good. One thing that stood out to me was the QQ noodles! Definitely going back simply for that. This is definitely more of a grab-and-go boba place as there's not a whole lot of seating area inside. But the vibes are still very nice. The staff is great and work very fast to get you your order! If you're in UDistrict and craving some boba definitely recommend checking them out! read more

TP Tea - Thai Milk Tea w Boba and QQ Noodles - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Although there are many boba spots in the UW area, I always come back to TP Tea for their Taiwan Classic Milk Tea or their QQ TP Milk Tea. These drinks are made out of their TieGuanYin Black Tea base, but they also have a regular black tea base (Signature Milk Tea). The tea is really strong and not overly bitter, and I usually opt for 50% sweet. As for the Crema Green Tea, it wasn't my personal favorite and I think the green tea base at TP Tea isn't as stand out as their TieGuanYin. The boba is always cooked well and is actually a little bit smaller than most boba shops. Some of my other favorite toppings are the coffee jelly, qq noodles and the golden jelly. When it's not as cold out, I'll usually opt for the Strawberry Milk Tea which is one of my favorites too. For service, the UW location is always super friendly and they are willing to give you menu recommendations. The drinks come out relatively quick for the amount of workers they have, but sometimes it can be pretty busy, especially when it's sunny outside! The shop is pretty small compared to its Chinatown location and it is located near the Chase Bank at the corner of the ave. The outside can be pretty busy as there is a bus stop there. There are a few benches for seating and the wall has really pretty 3D flowers! :) Overall, TP Tea is my go-to spot on the ave and I would highly recommend people to try it :) read more

TP Tea - Taiwan Classic Milk Tea on the left & Crema Green Tea with boba on the right! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the brown sugar boba milk! The drinks do burst if you drop them from a bench but the bag contains the spill quite well (T-T)

After further consideration and realizing that I was overhyping it myself, I think this specific location needs a mark down for now. Like I mentioned, there's lots of hope that the UW location will catch up, but with the expectations from ID, the experience isn't as astonishing, just slightly above average compared to some of the boba nearby. I've been a few more times now and coming to terms with the fact that I'm biased. It's severely understaffed averaging 3-5 employees at a time and drinks take close to 15-20 minutes. I've been getting lots of ice too even when I specify less ice (green tea latte / qq milk tea / tieguanyin tea) which waters down faster and also means less of the actual drink I'm familiar with. Boba seems to be slightly worse than the ID location as well (same texture, somehow even less flavor though). I mean I think the boba at ID lacks flavor but it's worse here. Other toppings are fine though (coffee jelly, grass jelly, green tea jelly). Still a tie between TP Tea and Don't Yell At Me for the best tea not only in the U-District but around WA as a whole. TP Tea UW still has the milkiness and creaminess you expect, just small details that need to be figured out. read more

TP Tea - Green tea latte with tea jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TP Tea is definitely my favorite boba tea place in the UDistrict. They give a decent amount of boba and their Strawberry Milk tea is my favorite, but the rest of the menu is good as well. Even when they are busy, the drinks come out quick. The only issue that I have is the boba is a little expensive, and they charge a fee when using card under a certain amount. There is also very little seating, but that's not too much of an issue. Their drinks really make up for it. TP Tea all the way!! read more

As someone who loves fruity drinks I loved the Solar Smoothie (mango + passion)! I know TP Tea is well known for their boba milk teas so I was a little hesitant to get a fruity drink. They did not disappoint, the solar smoothies has the perfect blend of mango and passion fruit with a hidden taste of tea. I will definitely be back again for this drink! read more

TP Tea - Solar Smoothie & Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The hot TieGuanGin Tea Latte is really good here. The ambiance is nice here and it was a pleasant place to stop on a rainy day

Got the signature milk tea. Great milk tea but the boba flavor was definitely lacking. Would definitely come back for the milk tea again but not the boba. Milk tea 9.5/10 Boba consistency 7/10 Boba flavor 1/10 I give it a 4 overall because the tea honestly was really good. read more

TP Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What's not to love about crack jellies! Aka coffee jellies! For this particular spot, parking is a huge challenge but I think they are targeting campus students mostly. Good thing I'm not still a student at business school here, else I'd happily be on liquid diet! Caffeine x coffee jelly! Yea!! Drinks! A6: QQ milk tea with boba and coffee jelly, pink grapefruit cheese creama with cheese foam, Tea fresh latte with fresh milk and boba, Crema mango slush cheese foam, original with pearls and coffee jelly! The best is the original!! I always get it 25% sweet/sugar, full ice. Their tea is by far the best tasting tea in seattle! Add crack coffee jellies, it's the best. Please come to downtown Bellevue next so I can walk to get my tea fix. read more

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The drink was good, I got green milk tea,but they got my order slightly wrong. Mixed up the flavor I wanted. read more

TP Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My girlfriend and I stopped here on our way to the Light Rail. I ordered the Mango Crema. The mango jelly swirled with the crema creates a satisfying creamy and sweet combination. Overall, I'd say the Mango Crema is the "crema" of the crop. Next, my girlfriend ordered the Wintermelon Milk Tea. We were in for a surprise. It tasted strikingly similar to Lipton sweet tea. I enjoyed it, but the general, sweet tea flavor might not be everyone's "cup of tea". Hope you enjoyed these "sweet" puns! I'd definitely come back for the Mango Crema. read more

TP Tea - Mango Crema and Wintermelon Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came to this place while visiting from California because it was recommended on TikTok! We ordered the crema mango tea with boba and the TieGuanYin latte with grass jelly. We noticed while in line that the place gave lots of boba so if you're into that, that's a huge plus! But my bf ordered it with less boba, which was the perfect amount for him! The boba had a good QQ texture. The TieGuanYin latte had a good milk tea flavor, a pretty basic drink! It was good/ basic boba if you're craving it! read more

TP Tea - (left) Crema Mango Tea with boba (right) TieGuanTin Latte with grass jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TP Tea has entered the arena of boba in U-district. This will sure shake things up a bit. Quality is pretty consistent here vs. international district. I'm not the biggest fan of the location since it's a bit off the Ave and next to a random... Chase bank and a bus station, butttt it doesn't stop me from visiting here and there. Their tea is really strong though. I can't even fall asleep until like... 4 AM if I drink a full milk tea after 2 PM. It's brutal out there ;) read more

A favorite for many UW students and visitors alike! TP Tea is pretty standard as a great bubble tea and drink place for good reason. Their hand in giving toppings is heavy and I personally like that. The service is decently fast even though they're understaffed. The drinks do run sweet, so personally I order 30% while many of my friends prefer 50%. My favorite drinks are the Strawberry Smoothie and Taiwan Classic Milk Tea (which has 3 different toppings in it -- boba, grass jelly, and QQ noodles) It's also worth noting that their credit card minimum is $9 or so to avoid the transaction surcharge, so if you're coming in with a group or a friend I recommend having one person order and Venmoing or Cashapping or whatnot afterward :-) read more

TP tea has easily become one of my favorite places for bubble tea. I really can't walk past it without stopping in! Their tea flavor is really bold and does not have any "artificial taste" that some bubble teas may have. TieGuan Yin Tea Latte is classic and a winner every time. If you want something more like a dessert drink, the Crema Mulberry tea was delicious. There's usually a short line, but the tea comes out quick! The only thing to note is that there is no seating, so it's bubble tea to go! read more

TP Tea - Crema Mulberry tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been a fan of TP Tea (Chinatown location) for quite some time so was excited to see a location closer to the north end of Seattle! This location is definitely smaller (and not as much room to line up or wait for your drink). When I went, it took quite a while (the line itself as well as waiting for my drink after ordering). It may be due to this being a smaller location (I think there were only 3 people working) or just because it's new. I'd say I waited about 15-20 minutes total. Regardless, my drink tasted exactly the same as the one I'm used to at the other location so no complaints :) read more

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This is one of my favorite boba spots in Seattle and I'm glad they just opened this new convenient location! There's so many menu options that are fresh and authentic. The only downside is that they're a bit understaffed so it can take a bit of time for the order. Still, I love this place and their pearls are my favorite! Really good quality pearls. Try their strawberry milk tea if you're craving something sweet, but all their originals are also solid. read more

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Fresh fruit tea is so refreshing and perfect for the summer. TP Milk tea tastes like Royal Milk Tea and if you like pandan jelly, the QQ noodle has a similar consistency so I'd highly recommend it! read more

TP Tea - TP Milk Tea with QQ Noodle & Fresh Fruit with Chia Seeds and Aloe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is probably my favorite boba place in Seattle. Located right off the Ave on 45th street, TP tea is a Taiwanese chain that serves some of the best boba. In my friend group, we have not had a bad or terrible drink, only good ones! My go to is the strawberry milk tea, it's almost like a slushy but it's fresh and tasty! The tp milk tea is also a popular one. Check out their list of best sellers prior to ordering as that might make you consider what to try! The only downside of this place is parking... best thing is to walk here or try and carpool with someone by dropping your friend off and circling the block. read more

TP Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was so excited when I saw TP tea open up in UDistrict! In my opinion, they have the best milk tea. I've tried some other drinks, such as smoothies, and do not care for them. I always go for the Tie GuanYin (which is what they are famous for) milk tea. Their milk tea is good because the tea itself is so fragrant. I imagine their plain tea is delicious but I don't get bubble tea for plain tea personally. Anyways, the downside with their drinks are that they are SWEET. 25% sweetness is equivalent to a 75% or 100% elsewhere so be prepared! However the milk is so creamy and so unique to this spot. There is no place that does a milk tea that tastes similar to here. As someone who must get boba, I usually do get the boba but I'll be the first to say their boba is flavorless and I don't particularly enjoy it here. When they have the QQ noodle though, I definitely opt for that instead or get both if I'm feeling indulgent. I haven't seen QQ noodle offered elsewhere so it feels special to here. Aside from the first opening week, this location doesn't seem overly busy and is pretty speedy. I'm a huge fan! read more