Young Tea

Young Tea holds a special place in my heart, not just for its exceptional boba tea and extensive range of tea goods, but also for the warmth and friendliness of its owners. Since its inception in Chinatown to its current location, the welcoming atmosphere created by the owners has been a constant highlight. Their passion for tea and genuine care for customers add a personal touch that enhances the overall experience. While I have fond memories of some of the original staff members who contributed to the shop's early charm, the spirit of hospitality and quality remains unchanged. This continuity is a testament to the owners' dedication to maintaining the essence of Young Tea. Their commitment to providing the best tea in Seattle, coupled with a sincere, friendly approach, makes every visit memorable. As a loyal customer since the beginning, it's been a joy to see Young Tea evolve while keeping its core values intact. The combination of exceptional tea, a welcoming atmosphere, and the personal touch of the friendly owners makes Young Tea more than just a tea shop; it's a community cornerstone in Seattle's vibrant tea scene.

This place is a real gem. First of all, there is the best bubble tea in the area, made of real tea. You will understand it yourself once you try and never be able to drink boba anywhere else. Second, the owner offers private tea tasting for small groups. This was one of the best experiences of this kind and I’ve done a few previously. She knows so much about tea and can explain it well to an audience of any level. And she works directly with tea growers to bring high quality tea to the shop. Highly recommend and definitely going to be back.

The signature milk tea is a Ceylon based .I chose the Assam. The milk tea had good flavors, probably the most "tea taste" of all the places. You can customize ice and sweetness levels. Besides milk tea, they also serve some jelly/pudding. Great neighborhood bubble tea shop. They close by 7pm which is a bit early but the ave(u district) is only a 20 min walk. There is no parking lot but plenty of street parking! It is also near a bus line. you can order at the counter or use the big tablet or even online . There were no lines and around 5 customers the half hour I was there. There is some indoor seating and one gender neutral restroom (don't need a key). I don't think there was wifi.

That was the 1st time to order a boba tea at this store today. When we got inside, we smelled good quality tea smell and clean air at the same time. The stuffs were not so friendly, but their boba tea was really good!!! I ordered “Golden Lily Oolong oat milk latte.” The tea flavor was very decent and the texture of the bobas was amazingly perfect. We’ve been many boba store in Seattle, but today our favorite was changed to this store!! Yay!! Next time we want to try Hojicha Latte. (It’s really popular in Japan:)!)