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I haven't been here in a while and was craving boba while in Chinatown so I stopped by! I love their drinks and the texture of the boba. You really can't go wrong with any of the drinks but my all time favorites are the tieguanyin oolong milk tea with toppings and the strawberry milk tea, which I believe they have now rebranded to strawberry smoothie. Sugar is adjustable which is great because I love my drinks less sweet. I got the strawberry smoothie and bff milk tea this time, which I believe is black milk tea with egg pudding and grass jelly, and I added egg pudding. So delicious and creamy, and the smoothie does not give off an artificial fruit taste. One thing that was off-putting to me was the signage indicating their kiosk. The makeshift, handwritten message to turn around and use the kiosk seems passive aggressive and gives off the message that the workers do not want to talk to you. Other than that, we got our drinks pretty fast since it wasn't busy near closing, which was when I went.
TP Tea is one of the most consistent boba shops around. They are always stocked and get the drinks out quickly. They have a large menu with rotating specialty drinks
I've tried most of the taro options here and the Treasure Taro pudding is my favorite. I ordered it half sweet and less ice. The taro chunks are so fresh and not too sweet and the aftertaste of the tea is very pleasant and aromatic. Don't shake this one because the taro would just dilute and you won't be able to appreciate the taro as much. There is a plethora of boba options in Chinatown but TP tea so far has the best tasting tea and taro options. My only gripe is that this place is quite small and there's very little place to sit and enjoy. The service is fast, not always a smile because they are so busy all the time but nonetheless good quality tasting tea.
Overall: This is now one of my favorite bubble tea places. The drinks just taste good and the service is fast. A good experience every time. Food: The drinks here are all hits, I've tried several drinks and I haven't found one I wasn't happy with. The tea flavor comes through well and none of them are too sweet. Service: There is usually a long wait for this place, but they work very fast behind the counter, so your drinks are usually ready fast. Ambiance: Since it is a busy area I wouldn't necessary suggest hanging out here unless you're coming at a less busy time. There is very few seating, but usually people come and go.
been coming here for years and never had a bad drink. The lines can get long, but they're quick with it and they're always blasting some trendy kpop while you wait. I always bring out-of-state visiting friends here to grab drinks because the taste is always consistent. Their Taiwan classic milk tea is the best of both worlds--if you want to try a lot of toppings but keep an authentic tea flavor, that's the drink to get. If you're a fruit tea enthusiast, their extensive menu is creative and seasonal, so you won't get bored and you'll always get to try something new. I recommend following them on Instagram to see what seasonal drinks they offer every few months!
Good spot for boba! We came on a weekend and it was pretty busy, so we waited in line for a little bit. There's a lot of fun flavors and toppings for the drinks here. I got the mango pomelo sago drink. I wasn't able to adjust the sweetness on this drink, but it was made well and not too sweet. I liked all the different toppings mixed in! Only downside is that I felt like the drink was a little too pricy. I enjoyed it though and would come back here as a treat.
I got the osmanthus tea with grass jelly which was very good and I'm very happy with mine. I came with a few friends and one of them got the strawberry milk tea but it was definitely more of a slushy texture. This is definitely a solid spot if you're in the area.
Good quality tea with minimal topping options. I like that they keep it simple and you can change ice and sweetness levels. But it isn't the most ideal to wait in a long, narrow line where half of the people are coughing. If you order online for pickup, it's roughly $2 more. Seating is limited and it can be uncomfortably crowded when they're busy. There's a lot of people working on drinks (takes about 10-15 minutes) but no one willing to assist picking up your order, which requires a receipt. I had to yell at an employee to get serviced after she deliberately avoided me for over five minutes. Probably a much better boba shop for delivery, but too chaotic to walk in.
There are a lot of Boba shops in Seattle. This is one of my favorites. They have a wide array of drink options to choose from as well as seasonal drinks. One of those is a Brown Sugar Milk boba drink. I usually base a place by how good their version of a brown sugar milk is. Well they take the cake as the best one in Seattle in my opinion! Besides the great drinks, they are quick to get your drink to you which is impressive as they are always making so many at one time. Due to how busy they are they weren't super personable but that's understandable . I like how the shop look with the limited space available with some seating, a stand up counter/table and some cute wooden flower decorations. A good go to boba place!
One of my favorites, if not my favorite, boba shop in Seattle!! A cute little taiwanese boba shop in chinatown, TP tea makes fresh milk teas and the quality is always there. I've been three times and always loved my drink!! I especially recommend adding crema to your drinks, it's so yummy and worth the extra cost. I will say they have the tiniest boba balls of anywhere i've been before. With that said, the texture is pretty good, it's soft and chewy! Also expect to pay at least $8 per drink, which is expensive, but maybe not dissimilar to other places. This is definitely more of a grab and go type of place since there's not a lot of seating! With that said, the shop is cute and clean and the workers are friendly. read more
I stopped by TP tea on a Friday evening. The place was packed with people waiting for their drinks. I was able to order very quickly and then spent probably 10 to 15 minutes waiting for my order. The people working were extremely efficient. It was just that busy. I soon got my drinks and left. Both of my drinks were very good. I got the strawberry Crema, for ~$6. The salted cheese foam was delicious on the drink, and the strawberry was really good. Since the shop has a $9 minimum for cards, and I had no cash, I ended up also getting a milk tea with caramel pudding for around $4. This was also delicious, and I had it the next day after ordering it with less ice. It seemed to be made with real tea, and the jelly was flavorful. So far my favorite boba place in Seattle, and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the ID to try more flavors! read more
We heard good reviews from this place so we decided to try it out while visiting Seattle. First impression was the place was clean and very well kept. It was pretty busy when we came but we still got our orders out pretty quick. The menu was self explanatory and very extensive! I love on how they have a variety of toppings and on how some of their milk teas have their toppings already included in the drink. So many different choices to choose from as well! I ended up getting their pearl milk tea with cheese crema while my boyfriend got their winter melon tea with cheese crema. We both enjoyed what we ordered but we both agreed that we had better ones from other places. However, I think that they still offer quality boba especially with its price point. We're definitely going to come back next time we visit Seattle again! read more
I usually go to the U-district location but I've gone to this one a couple times too and it's equally as good as its counterpart. This place can be popular at times where the queue may snake throughout the whole shop. Compared to the 45th location, this boba place has some more seating but it's not a great place to sit down and catch up with friends. This place is more of a "pick up your boba and head out when you're ready" I always get the strawberry milk tea, it's always consistently good! Even tho if it is milk tea, it's more of a smoothie. Another popular option here is the QQ milk tea Service is relatively fast but the longest I've ever waited here was maybe 30 min but it was mostly queueing to put my order in. Overall try this place out! One of my favorite boba places hands down read more
TP Tea was crowded on a Saturday afternoon, so it is definitely a popular spot. After waiting in line and ordering our drinks, picked up drinks at the counter. Tried the new matcha latte menu, which was pretty good with the fruity pairing of strawberry and mango. There are limited seats/tables, so plan to take your order to go. There is also a 9.00 minimum for credit card orders; go with friends or bring cash. -2 Stars for cleanliness. The floor was very sticky in some spots and the staff tried to make my drink in a cup that had fallen onto the floor! I saw it and asked for a new plastic cup before they made my drink. read more
Yummy boba place. It was a little hard to Find with the wrong directions from GPS. Place was clean, staff were friendly. We were craving boba night after a nice dinner. Parking is not easy to find unless you score on street parking. Overall great experience. read more
9 months ago
Probably my favorite tea place in all of Seattle + diverse menu options + legit real tea drinks +/- long wait but they are popular so understandable +/- hard parking (Chinatown; street only) Kind of pricey compared to neighbors but its a big cup and delicious! read more
When I lived in the Bay Area, I used to wait 30+ minutes in line to get TP Tea at the Cupertino location and found the tea and toppings to be excellent. Since I was in Chinatown Seattle area for vacation, I had to stop by: TP Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Pearl ($4.95 + $0.90) - The cashier said this milk tea was made with Tieguanyin (not sure why this isn't specified on the menu). This type of tea usually has a rather floral and fragrant sweetness. This one is quite flat in comparison, with a strong milk powder taste overpowering the delicate tea notes. Half sweet was good for this drink. The boba was of the small pearl variety and was a bit firmer than how I usually prefer it. Pearl Milk Tea, 80% Sweet, Less Ice ($5.75) - This drink, on the other hand, had the fragrance of a decent tea. It reminded me the classic bug bitten Taiwanese oolong. Surprisingly, the sweetness level at 80% didn't taste too much sweeter than 50% in the other drink. Still, as with the other drink, the boba was on the firm side. I've been to at least a hundred more boba shops since the last time I had TP Tea, so perhaps nostalgia goggles were clouding my judgement. Or perhaps I just went here on a bad day. read more
Great selection of a lot of different types of teas! The staff was very friendly. If you're getting a fruity tea, I'd recommend getting your drink at 50% sweetness unless you like it to be really sugary. I did 100% sweetness and I feel like I could have done less. read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
Very busy but the line moves fast. Large selection of drinks and add-on options. It's a tight space on crowded days, but the line just zig-zagged & I feel like people figured it out. read more
1 year ago
Note: Signature milk tea is the same as Pearl milk tea, but without the pearl (black tea base). Price is the same if you were to add pearl. The TP tea (Royal?) came with pearls, coffee jelly, and QQ noodles. It's base is the TianGuan tea. It's not bad, but is a little too roasted for my taste. 30% is the best sugar level. read more
Tried the milk tea smoothie with pudding. It was super sweet, will definitely try lowering the sugar content to 30% if its allowed. Although staff was friendly, store was short staffed and had to wait over 30 min after ordering on a weekday afternoon. There was a spill and seem to have no one available to clean up the spill. read more
There's something refreshing about drinking boba that's authentic. Authentic in a sense that they don't use that noticeable artificial powder found in most boba shops. You get what you pay for at this shop. The boba pearls are freshly made and the add-ons don't taste canned. I got the pearl milk tea and included lychee and red bean. Swift service, polite and well staffed shop. The staff got the rations right, 30% sugar, medium ice. I've passed by this shop many times and usually there's a long line but we decided to go today since there was visibly two people in queue. I'd imagine during peak hours the place can feel congested and claustrophobic inside, with few seating. There's plenty of drinks to choose from, I'm definitely coming back to try something new and intriguing! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The service here at TP Tea was fast, simple, and helpful. The menu is pretty straight forward and the young man at the counter helped answer all of our questions. I prefer a semi sweet beverage and the staff was able to give me just the right amount of sweetness desired. I would highly recommend this boba shop especially if you enjoy more authentic and high quality tea. Aside from the food and service the parking is a little hard to get on a very busy area though there is spaces if you don't mind to walk a couple extra minutes. Inside the shop was clean and aesthetically pleasing. There is also spots to sit while you wait for your drinks but mainly I would say this is a to go business. Overall I was very satisfied and happy with my groups order! read more
Solid boba spot in Chinatown! I came on a Saturday afternoon and the line was long but moved quickly. Drinks came out fast. I ordered the tie guan yin tea latte with 50% sugar, less ice, and pearl. The tea flavor was strong, pearls are small compared to other places, and I think it's worth the price considering the size. There's not many places to sit at and the store can feel very crowded depending on the line. read more
2 years ago
This is still my favorite bubble tea spot. The strong tea flavor really makes it stand out. But beware if you're caffeine sensitive like me haha. My friend tried the new matcha strawberry this time and it was pretty good! read more
2 years ago
I've visited this place many times whenever I'm in the area. My personal favorites are the Fresh Fruit Tea with Chia Seeds and the Grapefruit Crema. The fruit and tea offer a good balance, with the strong tea flavor complementing the fruits, and the crema adding just the perfect touch of savory flavor. The store is cozy, and you can see the whole process of making your drinks, which adds to the experience. However, it's not the best spot for hanging out with friends due to the busy and loud environment when drinks are being made. There are only 2-3 sofas for seating. Despite that, they fulfill orders quickly; it's a good choice if you want some fruit teas. read more
4 years ago
We have been here 3 times now and it is hands down one of our favorite boba tea places. Everything they make is perfect! Just beware to adjust the sweetness if you are sweet sensitive. We came to TP tea several times and their busiest hours tend to be on weekends after dinner, but early afternoons tend to be less crowded. They are located in the international district which can be tricky to find parking as it is all street parking. The boba tea is great! We've ordered the original milk tea, the crema drinks (mango and strawberry), tgy tea, and jasmine tea. Their tea is tastefully brewed and delightful and the crema drinks are phenominal and unique. Their crema is tastier than happy lemon in my opinion. The boba itself is chewy and so tasty, soaked in syrupy sweetness. They allow the standard customizations of sweetness and ice. The wait is usually 10 minutes but in peak hours can be 15+. The price is in a normal range, but increased for inflation (and maybe demand?) Their service is good and the workers are efficient. Overall, great drinks and boba tea place. I would highly recommend, it is worth the drive. One of our favorites in the seattle area! read more
A great spot to get boba in Seattle's International District. The location is excellent considering it's in the heart of International District, located amongst many delicious restaurants. I ordered the 3Q TP milk tea and it was pretty good! Considering I've tried other boba places around Seattle, I'd give them a 7/10 for flavor, and quality. The staff was kind, although it did take them a while (around 10-15 mins) for them to give me my drink. The ambiance of the inside is what you would expect from a fast paced boba store in International District. There wasn't a spot for sitting at all and the line went out the door. Parking: PAID Street parking, (absolutely atrocious on weekends) read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Ever since the QQ noodles were removed, I've been trying to determine if TP Tea is still at the top of my list for boba. It's not. The boba seems to get worse each visit as they become more bland and make you senselessly chew just to move your jaw. When the U-District location opened, I knew the Chinatown spot was still better, but honestly I think they're both averaging the same now and becoming just okay spots. Tea is great, don't get me wrong, but it's the entire drink you want to view holistically. The QQ milk tea with boba, QQ noodles, and grass jelly was the best thing they ever offered and quickly allowed TP Tea to rise to my first pick, but it's diminished ever since. I used to rave about this spot to my friends and got them hooked, but not anymore as it's overhyped. Strawberry milk tea is a great drink and is one of their specialties as this is one drink they blend the ice into. It's very much a smoothie like drink that's amazing, but it's not worth going out of my way for because toppings are lacking. However, regardless of how much you adjust the sugar on this drink, it seems like it's always the same. I can get 100%, 50%, or 0% and the drink will be the same so I'm pretty sure they don't bother adjusting it due to the strawberry syrup. I loved the seasonal drinks they brought recently - the nostalgic black tea was very genuine, but it seems like it was temporary so that's a big bummer. Tieguanyin is an authentic drink too, but the consistency between visits can vary - my friends and I have had good and bad experiences with it and can't rely on it as a go-to pick. Taro Green Tea Latte - one of the newer items, it's literally chunks of taro with green milk tea. Maybe it's stronger caffeine wise than green milk tea being a latte, but it tastes all the same. I enjoyed it but again, the boba ruined the drink since it was pretty firm. Anyways, the tea is definitely above average and has a great balance of milk to tea that creates one of the better creamy bobas, but the toppings need work and bring the experience to an average 3. Bring back the QQ noodles. read more
TP Tea is one of my top 5 boba spots which growing up in the bay area says a lot! i love the cupertino location and am glad they've opened up in seattle too. // TP milk tea (tie guan yin) with boba, (25% ice, 50% sweet) // i really like the tie guan yin milk tea here. it's a very roasted oolong milk tea that has more flavor depth than normal oolong milk tea. TP tea has strong tea flavor balanced with creaminess from the milk. their black milk tea and tie guan yin milk teas are a little less sweet so i usually get 50% instead of my normal 25% at other places. boba was good and chewy, didn't have much flavor though. i would've liked it if it had brown sugar flavor or some sweetness. service was efficient and drinks have been consistent for me at this location. the milk teas are pretty filling/heavy on the stomach. // notes // - $9.00 minimum for card payment - tie guan yin is now "TP milk tea" on the menu! - their pearls are smaller than other places. kind of in the middle between regular pearls and mini pearls read more
4 years ago
May foodies recommended this place but never had a chance to try it out until now. There was a long line and many people on Saturday. The line was not too bad but at the same time many people left and didn't want to wait. I personally think this place can be one of the top 10 boba for me. I got mango tea latte with boba, and my friend got Taiwanese Pearl Milk tea. We both love it so much, the Mango drink feels so fresh. And they stay true to 50% sugar and less ice. read more
The teas here are excellent in flavor and toppings aren't overly sugary, which is perfect IMO as it doesn't affect your beverage's overall sweetness. From the outside, you'd never think there's a clean and modern tea shop inside. The back of the space near the hallway door (leads to the bathrooms shared with other businesses) was dark and disorganized with boxes on the stained chairs. Looks like they decided to get rid of seating for now so you're either standing at the rail-counter or walking right out. This was one of the better teas I've tried in the ID for sure. read more
I only got one tea, their Mulberry tea which is a flavor I haven't seen back in NJ, and it was great! Sweet but slightly tart and super refreshing! The golden jelly was a perfect match for it! Just wish I could change the ice to no ice on it but oh wells. Service was quick and nice. The girl at the counter answered all my questions patiently. I gave it four stars cuz I only tried out one drink so I can't judge the other drinks and flavors. read more
Absolutely LOVE this place! I've been here at least three times and their drinks never disappoint! The line is always out the door at opening so be aware of that. I've tried the Strawberry Milk Tea and TieGuanYin Tea Latte which have both tasted exceptional! You can tell their tea is fresh! The boba itself is also the perfect chewy consistency and sweetness! I still want to try so many of their other drinks, like all the ones listed on their Top 7 list! Their drinks range from $5 to $8 so typical for most boba shop now. It should also be noted that there is no sitting inside. It's basically a to-go place. It's on the corner of the street so pretty busy but well worth the wait in-line. If you're looking for a boba place with relatively large sizes and high quality tea, I highly recommend this place! read more
2 years ago
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679 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
Chinatown, Chinatown International District
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(206) 485-7481
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QQ TP milk tea, less sweet, comes with coffee jelly & boba
What kind of milk is used in the milk tea?
Their milk teas use non-dairy creamers while lattes use real milk.
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