Go-to stops for tea lovers in Seattle

If you’re into all things tea, then we’re here to spill it — actually, we’d prefer to keep our liquids inside the cup... but you get the point .

When you’re losing steam, these tea shops and experiences in Seattle will help brew some pep back into your step.

🍵 Ceremonies and tastings

Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chado) | Shoseian Teahouse
Hosted by three different local groups, these ceremonies are performed in the scenic Seattle Japanese Garden by practitioners trained in the art of Chado.

Zen Dog Tea Tasting | Zen Dog Studio & Tea House Gallery
Sip on a curated selection of 12 Chinese teas during your 1.5-hour visit, which also includes a tour of the on-site art gallery + garden with a koi pond.

Traditional Tea Tasting | New Century Tea Gallery
This shop is stocked with aged Chinese and Taiwanese teas sourced directly from tea farms. It also offers Gongfu-style tastings performed by the shop’s knowledgeable owners.

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🫖 Cozy tea rooms

Queen Mary Tea Room & Restaurant | You’ll feel like you stepped straight onto the set of Bridgerton at this British teahouse’s afternoon tea — complete with the tiered porcelain trays of biscuits and other finger foods.

Miro Tea | This Ballard shop has over 150 blends to take home, but plenty others that you can enjoy while you take a break in the cafe.

Perennial Tea Room | Choose from blends like Earl Grey Cream and Blood Orange Black Tea at this Pike Place Market shop.

Seattle Best Tea | In addition to the rows of loose leaf teas available in this Chinatown-International District store, you can also grab a bubble tea or ice cream.

Friday Afternoon Tea | Looking to complete the full vibe while you watch Game of Thrones or Star Trek? This shop has tea blends inspired by your favorite fandoms.

Vital T Leaf | Steps away from popular Japantown landmarks, this tea shop has a vast collection of loose leaf teas (which you can snag samples of) , aged pu-erh tea tablets, and tea accessories.

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🧋 Bring on the boba

Boba Up | You don’t have to be the artsy type to DIY here — make your own special concoction by choosing between tea flavors like lavender + honeydew before picking whatever toppings are calling your name.
Pro tip: For the indecisive Seattleites, there’s a cup split down the middle so you can double up on flavors.

Tiger Sugar | This Instagram-famous company opened its first Washington location near Pike Place. It’s best known for its black sugar boba, with syrup resembling tiger stripes streaking down the glass.

Hangry Panda | Snag your milk tea of choice with a tantalizing side of crispy fried chicken or saucy teriyaki.

The Moo Bar | The drinks on this cafe’s menu will make you drool pretty quickly with flavors like Thai brulee, Oreo matcha cloud, and lychee dragonfruit.

Oasis Tea Zone | This shop with three locations in the area claims to be the longest-running boba shop in the PNW.
Pro tip: Treat yo’ self — stop in on your birthday for a free drink.

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🍃 Matcha madness

Nana’s Green Tea | Matcha comes in all shapes and sizes, and this shop serves them all . Order matcha-based beverages, pastries, parfaits, and soft-serve. You can even custom-order a cake to celebrate any occasion.

Jardin Tea & Coffee | This artisanal tea and coffee house inside Uwajimaya’s food court prides itself on using ceremonial-grade matcha, the high quality matcha featured in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.

Atulea | Swing by this matcha and boba cafe if you’re in Capitol Hill. With a menu that offers seasonal options alongside classics, it’s a great spot to grab a drink and get some work done.

Matcha Man Ice Cream & Taiyaki | Get you someone who can do both — the Georgetown taiyaki spot offers matcha soft serve (recommended as a swirl with the honey lavender) and hot matcha or hojicha lattes.

Matcha Magic | Bellevue’s first matcha bar, this spot serves up matcha in forms including smoothies, tonics, lattes, and acai bowls.