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Yan Tea

4.2 (103 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Crispy Apple Ice Tea
Pearl L.

I stopped by for Nom Nom Sando and while I was waiting for our order, I figured I should stop by and try out this spot too! There were so many different options which was neat and I picked one I never usually see which was their Crispy Apple Iced tea. There wasn't any customization options besides adding in a topping which is unfortunate as I always request light ice and less sweetness just in case. Additionally, I wasn't sure how big the cup was or anything. Other than that, my drink was made relatively quickly and I think I was their first order that say as my order number said 1. The drink was pretty and it was pretty tasty especially with the sandos next to them. Unfortunately, it was filled to the brim with ice and there wasn't much to drink. They share a space with another business so there is plenty of seating but it's more on the Nom Nom Sando side with two tables and a long bench near the entrance of the side of Yan Tea. So not sure if you can sit on the Nom Nom Sando side. Not much to say on the service as they have a kiosk to order on. The employee will just call your number and name to get your drink and not say much else. I do like that as an introvert but it would have been nice to have a nice day or a response to my thank you. Might come back to try in the future but there are also other drink places nearby where I think I would rather try.

Silky Sesame
Katherine S.

Came here to get curry in the same location. Decided to get drinks and wow their silky sesame drink is soooo good!!! Would def come back!

Emily T.

Really enjoyed their apple milk tea with fermented rice! Very refreshing and not too sweet!

Cheese Green Grape
Mike L.

Yan tea shares a space with nom nom sando (note the outside signs still say honeybee fried chicken). It's a great spot to have both a quick lunch and a sweet treat. Yan tea has two self order kiosks and there's also an option to order ahead. You'll be able to see the status of your order on a TV. I ordered a cheese green grape and it took about 10 minutes to come out (there were about 3 orders ahead of me with 1-2 drinks per order). Overall the drink was okay... the grapes weren't ripe so the drink was slightly sour. Given the many choices of boba/tea shops in the area, I probably won't be back.

Crispy Apple Ice Tea
Hani K.

Personally think it's sooo underrated, their flavors are so unique yet tasty and pleasantly surprising. I also enjoy how fast and efficient their service is, usually order on a screen, order status is shown on a big screen, and they usually aren't busy. Cozy and shares a building with a friend chicken restaurant that I also think is pretty good and cheap.

无柿芒 | Mango Persimmons (with Mochi)
Vivian H.

I've just discovered this place and super excited to try all their drinks. The reason I was initially drawn to this place was because of their season drinks, featuring persimmon. I'm not sure how long it'll last, but I recommend trying the Mango Persimmons (with Mochi) or the Coco Jasmine Tea Persimmons. The mango is a bit overpowering, so make sure you stir well. You can definitely taste the tea in the jasmine tea one, so recommend that if you like tea flavor. Yan Tea also shares space with Nom Nom Sando, which serves chicken, udon, curry, and more. It's located on The Ave, right off NE 50th St and across from Memo's. You can order in-person or online: https://order.toasttab.com/online/yan-tea-4744-university-way-ne.

The Ultimate Earl Gray - IG @bougiefoodieboi
Kyle W.

I was intrigued by the 7 topping drink - The Ultimate Earl Gray, featuring boba, milk mochi, purple rice, raisin, grass jelly, caramel jelly, and peanut (optional, but I opted to include for the full experience) The drink itself is decent - the earl gray flavor is apparent, but do mix the toppings since otherwise you end up with no liquid and only topping which can be incredibly hard to drink. I enjoyed all the toppings though the milk mochi made things stuck in the straw which made it a bit challenging to finish consuming the drink. The price is decent at $7.50 and I was very full after just the drink!

Andrew T.

This place has started to also sell food under the name nom nom sando. Love that there is now the option of bubble tea and noodles and katsu all under one place. We came for the Seattle restaurant week promotions and enjoyed both food and tea here. Although there are a lot of options in the area, this place definitely fits under my general rotation

Black Grape Yogurt Smoothie BOGO deal on Uber Eats! - IG: @datglobetrotterlife
Sho I.

Another boba place in the U District! Located more in the northern part of the U District neighborhood, I was initially brought here by their BOGO offers on Uber Eats because I have a shit ton of Uber cash. But I kept on coming back, and for good reasons too: - Amongst their drinks I've tried, I actually really like the Black Grape Yogurt Smoothie - very tasty! - For their non-yogurt drinks like the Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea and Classic Milk Tea, both are decent. Is the Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea at the level of Xing Fu Tang's? No - Boba texture is fairly consistent each time, and they have other types of toppings too like the cheese foam, crystal boba, and milk mochi just to name a few - The layout of the seating is interesting because it's like this row of seats on the side with a few tables from a chicken/sandwich place that shares the same space - BUT, why I mention this is that they have outlets to charge your devices and while I didn't notice Yan Tea specifically having their own Wifi, you can use the Xfinity Mobile one if you have an account - They have a monitor above the cash register that tells you when your order will be ready so very helpful. Employees here have been helpful as well - Since it's on the Ave, lots of food options nearby! Anyway, another good option for boba if you are ever here in the neighborhood!

Menu
Kimmy L.

Yan Tea has since moved to The Ave (on 47th across from Jack in the Box) from their original location on Roosevelt. They share the venue with Honeybee Chicken. Yan Tea continues to serve fresh, natural, and innovative drinks including tea drinks, taro drinks, passion fruit drinks, mango drinks, and more. Since my last review, I've been back twice and have had much more positive experiences. On my most recent visits, I've gotten the JASMINE MILK TEA and the TARO DESSERT MOCHI AND WATER CHESTNUT BURSTING BOBA. The JASMINE MILK TEA was very strong and caffeinated. It had a great floral taste and was nice and smooth. I got 25% sweetness which was the perfect sweetness for me with light ice. My companion got an oolong milk tea which she enjoyed and gets on the regular. The TARO DESSERT MOCHI AND WATER CHESTNUT BURSTING BOBA was unlike anything I've ever had before (note that this is a dessert and not a drink). It came with fresh sweetened taro, milk mochi, raisins, walnuts, and water chestnut bursting (popping) boba. This dessert had a multitude of different textures and flavors going on with crunch from the walnuts, chewiness from the raisins and mochi, and smoothness from the taro and popping boba. As someone who normally doesn't enjoy popping boba, the water chestnut bursting boba was refreshing and tasted sweet and not artificially flavored. They had a shiny white exterior which made them look like little oyster pearls. The funny thing is that the more I ate the dessert, the more I realized that this dessert was simply just a trifle of all the different drink toppings they offer (minus the tapioca boba). I give them credit for flipping their business model and by reusing their toppings to create something completely new. Their drink prices are kind of steep at $7-$9 per drink, but still competitive to other boba places in the area. The taro desserts are priced slightly less than the drinks. The interior is clean, but 47th isn't the best or safest area and so you definitely want to be attentive when walking around outside. In terms of service, you order on the kiosk and they call your number at the counter when it's ready. They are relatively quick though, but I've mostly been at times near closing. Overall: 5/5 for drink, 3.5/5 for atmosphere, 4/5 for service

Maria A.

I went in on a Saturday night and got two drinks (peach yogurt with purple rice and mango pomelo sago). Both drinks were a bit intense. While I understand all the toppings and flavors differentiate them from other boba spots, it felt like a bit much for me all at once. I was also a bit disappointed in the lack of fruit teas. We ordered through a kiosk which had photos that were really helpful. It took a couple of minutes to get our drinks. It was a clean and modern place. However it has a pretty small seating area. I don't think I would crave this place, but if I'm ever in the mood to have something different I would come back.

Taro mochi green milk tea
Louise F.

This is officially my favorite boba in Seattle. It's for people who like their boba to have an oomph in tea taste and also it was the perfect sweetness level. They have offerings that are a bit kore unique like the camelia oolong which is my 100% absolute favorite I love it so much.

Mango pomelo sago, brown sugar milk boba, original milk tea with boba
ThuyVy N.

it's on the Ave. They share the space with a chicken place. We ordered through a kiosk and then the workers called our order out. The boba was fine. I got the original milk tea with a jasmine base (you are able to select which you want between: Jasmin, black, and phoenix oolong) with 80% sugar and boba. I'd say the 80% was pretty accurate, I would get the 50% if I ever came back tho. The drink had a nice light tea flavor. Overall wouldn't want to go back. Better boba other places with more options on the menu. I was disappointed in their lack of fruit teas I wanted. Original milk tea - 8.5/10 Mango pomelo - 6 Brown sugar milk boba - 6.5

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Authentic chinese drinks! Love this place. Fruit is all super fresh and reminds me of authentic chinese boba

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I've been coming here for quite a long time but unfortunately I'm not sure if I still like it as…read moremuch as I used to. Food & drink: (3/5) I've been a loyal lover of the milk cream strawberry since my very first visit, but for some reason it just isn't as good as I remember it being. I would say it's just fine now that I've noticed that they've gotten more watered down. I do enjoy that they still use fresh fruit, but would probably only come back if I was invited by a friend. My partner still really likes his usual which is the mango pomelo sago. I think it's one of their best sellers and is a pretty safe order if you don't know what to get. We didn't get any this time, but I do like their mochi. If you've acquired the taste, the durian mochi is solid. Service: (5/5) Ordering is mostly done through the kiosk at the front but I still appreciate how fast they get things out.

Food - so many options! tons of drinks and desserts. my highlight is the white rabbit candy cake…read more because its the perfect amount of sweet, which is not too sweet. ultimate asian dessert compliment. its a basic white sponge cake with a light cream and a coconut jello center. def keep refrigerated for the best texture. Service - friendly & helpful. Ambiance - seems like a lot of people come here and hang for a long time. which is nice. good to have spots that feel cozy. good amount of students given the location. lots of indoor seating.

Dont Yell At Me - Osmanthus Jasmine Milk Tea

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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!

BobaLust

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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.

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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.

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