TP TEA

I got the strawberry milk tea, and it was pretty good! What I really liked was that you could still taste the tea. The strawberry bits added a nice touch and made the drink even more enjoyable. Very refreshing — I’d definitely come again!

The milk tea is delicious, but every time I order drinks from DoorDash and request CREMA, they always forget to include it as a topping! I hope the crew member double-checks before handing over to the customer.

First time trying TP Tea outside of California. I decided to try the passion fruit slush (normally I get passion fruit green tea). It was good, but a bit too sweet for my taste bud. They gave a ton of boba, and it was weirdly foamy at the end of the drink. Some seating inside. Street parking only.

Ordered Mango tea Crema. It was really good! Waiting time: 20min aprox (Lots of orders)

Very good service and very good drinks. The place is super clean and they have 20% off some drinks. I would recommend the fruity tea as is well served and has lots of fruit with chia seeds. The price is very reasonable and a good spot to get something refreshing while visiting old china town in Seattle.

TP Tea stands out as Seattle's pinnacle of authenticity when it comes to milk tea. The chain surpasses all expectations, delivering a truly genuine Taiwanese tea experience. But what truly sets TP Tea apart is the unparalleled richness and depth of flavor in every sip. In our humble opinion, TP Tea reigns supreme as the best milk tea destination in Seattle. Definitely would recommend people to come here again!

One of my favorite boba stores! It offers a unique Tieguanyin tea flavor that you can only find in TP TEA, and it's DELICIOUS! Their signature golden jelly topping has a unique flavor and the texture is on point. I'd recommend getting their signature tea and topping to get the full experience of this store. The interior is simple, yet relaxing. The line could be really long on the weekends, but it's worth the wait. I'd highly recommend this store.

I placed an order on a food delivery platform and waited nearly 40 minutes without receiving my bubble tea. The staff completely ignored the orders coming from the delivery app and only served walk-in customers. I personally witnessed several people walk in after me, place their orders, and receive their drinks within 8–10 minutes, while my order receipt remained stuck on the table, untouched. When I asked the staff about my order, they ignored me at first. It wasn’t until I repeatedly followed up that one of them finally responded with, “It’s not ready.” That was it. I eventually decided to request a refund. In the end, I waited thirsty for over half an hour just to get my $4 back… and then had to drive another 15 minutes home just to get a drink of water. Absolutely terrible experience. Save yourself the frustration and don’t order from this place.

TP Tea is one of my favorite boba spots in the greater Seattle area. You can really taste the tea flavor in their drinks. Parking can be tough since you're in the International District (Chinatown). There is a little bit of seating but I typically grab and go by boba from here. They have a unique topping of QQ noodles which is just tapioca in a string like form. Staff: nice (4/5) Sanitation status: (4/5) Taiwan Classic Milk Tea (5/5) I love the Taiwan classic because it has all my favorite toppings: boba, QQ noodles, and grass jelly. Their boba is typically pretty chewy but not overcooked. Strawberry Milk Tea (5/5) This is such a good drink for anyone that loves fruity drinks but also wants a milk tea. It is an ice blended drink but it doesn't really say that on the menu but they blend in strawberry sauce into the milk tea and it makes for such a unique drink where you can taste the flavor of the tea while taste the strawberry flavor as well. It can have some seeds in it if that's something you're not too fond of.

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.

The only boba shop I'll go in international district. Quality ingredients and it's from Taiwan!!

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.

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.

I went their three time. All of them had around 30 minutes wait. Even I ordered on app, I have to wait. If you don's mind to wait more than 30 minutes for a cup of bubble tea, then you can give 4 stars for their food. But I am not!

First time trying TP Tea outside of California. I decided to try the passion fruit slush (normally I get passion fruit green tea). It was good, but a bit too sweet for my taste bud. They gave a ton of boba, and it was weirdly foamy at the end of the drink. Some seating inside. Street parking only.

Delicious teas. Great variety. Friendly and fast service. Street parking mostly. Some parking lots is you go farther out. Some seating to chill at. Mostly standing room.

No line on a Friday early afternoon. Per the reviews on here, we got the strawberry milk tea with pearls, which was really good! It was more of a slush than a tea consistency. The pearls were a great texture, and there were a generous amount of them. The 50% sugar was the perfect level of sweetness for us. Limited amount of indoor seating, more of a grab-and-go vibe.

I've always liked their most basic oolong milk tea a2 I think. It has the authentic oolong tea flavor and perfect balance of milk and sugar. The size is large for just $5. The complaint is that the service is always very slow and sometimes long lines. This time I stood there until everybody who came in after me had left, only to find out they forgot to work on my order...need improvement on that please

This is my second time going to TP Tea which we had gotten the 3Q drink first time around. It was a very interesting drink to try as it was filled with toppings. The one in the picture is their strawberry milk tea which by far was better tasting as it was kinda similar to a slush type drink but also refreshing at the same time.

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

Yummy boba! I like their modern interior and the amount of choices for their drinks. It's pretty good and they have a rotating selection of drinks based on the season. This season was taro and it was good. It gets crowded a bit but the staff don't fail to get the drinks out to you.

After a few more times coming here, I can say with confidence..... the rating of 4 stars is solid. The drinks have been consistent. You will always get the same taste every time you come here. The service is definitely speeding up. I think the novelty of this place is gone and it's just normal business. The inside space is definitely not for sticking around, buy and go. I would like them to have some more interesting seasonal drinks that will surprise me for that 5 star.

Loves the flavor here! Definitely recommend ...if you can find parking and/or have someone go line up while you drive and drive and drive around looking for parking Yes, I'll be back at this place the next time I'm in town. One less star for the inconvenience of the location

I knew from the start that my boba was going to be an absolute banger. The place was packed full of people, so fill that we had to wait like 20 minutes to get our boba, but it was totally worth it. I ordered the crema mulberry tea, which is in their top 7 apparently. It was probably one of the best bobas I've ever had. There was a strong citrusy flavor to it that I really enjoyed a lot and I can tell they used real fruit, because I munched on a bunch of the fruit skins down at the bottom towards the end haha.

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!

There's usually a line here during peak hours, and even sometimes on weekdays as I went here on a Monday lunchtime and many people were ordering drinks. The inside has one or two tables for seating, but otherwise is more of a place to come and go after getting your drinks. You order your drinks up front here, though be prepared to raise your voice as it's noisy in here from all the drink-making behind the counter. I usually come here for their Tieguanyin tea latte with grass jelly (highly, highly recommend), though I got the osmanthus tea latte with grass jelly for this visit. Taste is awesome as usual; the tea flavor is strong, though I was unable to change the sweetness on this drink. This is one of the milk tea places I make a beeline for if I ever want to satisfy my sweet cravings, and they've been relatively consistent in their quality since. Great recommend for here!

Friday afternoon was in the area and got some tea. I got nostalgic black tea which comes with golden jelly, boba and something else. The cashier was very friendly. The store is well decorated and very very chic. The drink is yummy and I will try something next time.

Got the Taiwan Classic Milk Tea with Pearls, QQ Noodles, and Grass Jelly and it was amazing. Not too sweet like most other bubble tea places. The Pearls were very QQ and chewy and a hint of sweetness. The QQ Noodles were surprisingly fun to eat, they were like pearls but in noodle form. and the grass jelly was fresh and a nice change in texture. I like how all three toppings come with it.

I am a big fan of TP tea! It's one of my favorite boba shops in Chinatown because I think they do a fantastic job with brewing and blending their teas! Some of my favorite drinks are 3Q TP milk tea, strawberry smoothies, four season oolong, and any of their delightfully fresh fruit teas! Since I like my drinks to be on the less sweeter side, I always do 25-50% sweetness level which definitely does the job! There is some seating in the shop which is helpful for a quick chat or a place to sit while waiting for your drink. Their service is quick and friendly so I'm usually out the door quickly after my order is taken! All in all a solid boba shop with a lot of variety for drinks! Highly recommend when you're in Chinatown!

My colleagues from Taiwan know their boba tea shops. We walked around Chinatown after lunch and they picked the perfect spot for boba! I ordered the lemon premium green tea with tea jelly. One sip and I knew this was premium high quality Taiwanese tea. There's no cheap artificial tea flavors here, this is the real deal! If you've never tried tea jelly, then it's a must! I'm addicted! The shop was clean and service was quick.

I came here after some dim sum and it was great! Walking in, the place is bright, clean, and there's a seating area as well as a bar area for you to stand. The place was pretty crowded and there was a long line, but the service was fast and kind. I got the crema wintermelon tea and it was delicious! Would love to come back to try some of their other drinks.

Disappointed in my visit today: $8 wasted on a fresh (whole) milk boba with taro. The taro was gloppy at the bottom of the cup, filled too close to the rim. The cup, in turn, was not sealed well and leaked as I tried to "shake well" per employee's instructions. I should have returned the beverage and changed my order, but I still took the chance... Staff were just okay, not amicable, but not rude either. I really dislike seeing employees using their mobiles while customers are present. *OKAY health code score* (NOV 2024) violations include: EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS

we found tp tea on a whim while observing what was nearby in the Asian District of Seattle. They made a lot of good recommendations in terms of unusual drinks. We haven't seen in the bay area. The ambience was like any other Boba place that had no seats and to go service only.

Good boba spot I've found in the U-district! Was passing by to find a quick grab-and-go boba and spotted this place. Ordered their Mulberry Tea which had a floral taste but it was good! Added lychee jelly to my drinks and made the drink a little sweet and sour which I like a lot. The service was good. The wait line was not long until people started to come into the store. Ambiance and wall decor in the shop is unique and pleasant. Not much seating or table but definitely a recommended place to go grab a boba.

We've been to this location a couple of times and boy ate they always always bussyyyy.. which also goes to say that they are good! Inspite of that their service is quick. There are a couple of tables and chairs whilst you wait or enjoy your drink. We really enjoy their coffee flavored drinks. But what I love the most are the coffee jelly and Boba in the drink. It's located right in the heart of Chinatown so obviously parking is tight.

A decent tea shop that has a good assortment of drinks. And they are tasty. The shop doesn't have many tables and the bathroom is shared with multiple businesses (down a hall with a security code)

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!

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.

Excellent tea! We love this place and always stop by when we are in the CID. We always wish it opened at least by 11am when we are drinking morning caffeine. I recently tried the summer special of the brown sugar boba. I usually get one of the teas place with regular boba. I love the high quality of the tea. This place is always busy!

Such good boba and a generous amount! Love their tea, super refreshing and one of my new faves for sure, definitely come give this place a try!

This is a review for the ladies making the drinks today 7/23 around 1pm. It was so frustrating as many people were waiting on their drinks and they were not going by the ticket order. There was a guy who requested a refund cuz they took too long. Then i had my ordered they completed 3 drinks and made me wait for half an hr for my 4th drinking while doing everyone's else drink that came after me. When i asked what's going on they just dismissed it and didnt want to even look me in the face and continue working on orders that came later. I should've requested a refund today as well.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

The drinks here are reliable in taste but it's always so cramped inside. The drinks are also expensive ($8-9 with toppings). I do really like their mulberry tea with 50% sugar, since it's light and refreshing. Their boba is also a good amount of chewiness. I wish toppings didn't cost as much as they charge.

Pretty good boba spot! I've tried their milk tea and their fruit tea and both were good! I can't wait to try more of their extensive menu. They have a couple sets of tables and chairs in the back and also a standing bar counter to hang out at. They can get pretty busy, but I haven't had to wait any longer than 5 minutes each time I've come so far.

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.

The Taiwan Classic tea is very aromatic. Will get it again if I come around China town.

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.

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!

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.

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.