Tea Houses in Seattle (2025)
Part café, part living museum, this tea room inside the century-old Panama Hotel pours sencha and hojicha beside artifacts from Seattle’s Japantown. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, it’s frequently cited by travel editors for meaningful context and hospitality.
Shiuwen Tai’s Ballard tea studio is a pilgrimage for oolong fans. Expect guided tastings, small-batch Taiwanese teas sourced directly from farmers, and classes that demystify gongfu brewing. Noted by local editors for authenticity and community education.
After studying the culture, history and science of tea, I opened Miro Tea in Ballard in 2007 as a more grown-up version of the bubble tea business; I take pride in tea as a product that isn’t harmful and make an effort to source teas ethically, often buying directly from farmers who also process their tea and traveling regularly to Taiwan and China to develop relationships with producers and merchants. My tea list contains around 150 teas and changes each year (about 40 percent are different annually); all are available to drink at the shop alongside an assortment of pastries and wagashi made by Phinney Ridge’s Tokara, and I also sell tea by the ounce for people who want to brew at home. Miro Tea is located at 5405 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, and is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Since 1996, owners Lydia Lin and Joe Hsu have introduced generations to high‑mountain Taiwanese oolongs through tastings and classes. Praised by Seattle Met for deep ties to tea farmers; a second shop on University Way extends the community reach.
A Pike Place Market stalwart for loose‑leaf classics and teaware, staffed by serious tea geeks who pour cups to help you decide. Regularly recommended by Eater Seattle and Seattle Met as a reliable stop for British‑leaning blends and gear.
In Fremont’s “tasting lab,” herbal tisanes share space with rare teas and apothecary vibes. The team leads tastings and classes, emphasizing botanicals and sustainable sourcing—one-of-a-kind in the city and beloved by tea enthusiasts for experimentation.
Seattle’s classic afternoon tea experience—multi‑tiered savories, scones, and a deep tea list—in a Ravenna townhouse that’s hosted celebrations for decades. Frequently highlighted by Eater Seattle; reservations and current hours are posted directly by the house.
A Wallingford tea bar known for playful, story‑driven blends and hands‑on classes. Eater Seattle features it among the city’s top tea stops, and its 2025 calendar shows tastings and blending workshops that make tea culture super approachable.
This Chinatown‑International District gallery specializes in Chinese teas—aged pu‑er, oolong, and more—poured gongfu‑style by owners who love to teach. Recommended by Seattle Met and respected locally for its deep selection and gracious tastings.
In Pioneer Square, this intimate tea bar focuses on thoughtfully crafted lattes and loose‑leaf blends, often spotlighting local art and community events. A newer independent spot, it’s earned warm word‑of‑mouth and steady hours posted directly.
