Seattle Best Tea
Tea house · International District ·
Taiwanese teahouse with oolong, milk tea, ice cream
Taiwanese teahouse with oolong, milk tea, ice cream
"This International District teahouse is steeped (get it?) in the culture of Taiwan. Owners Joe Hsu and Lydia Lin bring a spirit of well-being to their shop even as they continue to acquire and build knowledge of oolong and other tea varietals. This is one of the most welcoming places in the city to learn about leaves." - Dylan Joffe
"This International District teahouse is steeped (get it?) in the culture of Taiwan. Owners Joe Hsu and Lydia Lin bring a spirit of well-being to their shop even as they continue to acquire and build knowledge of oolong and other tea varietals. This is one of the most welcoming places in the city to learn about leaves." - Dylan Joffe, Harry Cheadle
"This International District shop has been a neighborhood gem ever since opening its doors in 1996. It not only carries a wide variety of loose-leaf tea, but also tea-flavored ice cream and tasting classes as well. The heavy oolong milk tea is definitely a crowd favorite, featuring notes of strong high mountain tea (and toppings come included with the price of each drink). Open for takeout and delivery." - Ryan Lee
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.