Teacup

Seattle Teacup (
) charged my credit card for an order I placed on 01÷08÷15, but they did not ship my order or answer my email messages requesting an estimated order fulfillment date. Their voicemail is full, so I have no way of contacting them. Luckily, my credit card company is issuing me a refund. After a decade of enjoying Seattle Teacup’s superior teas, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

I bounce between this place and other coffee/​tea houses throughout Seattle, me and my computer, in search of annonimity, ambient «noise» and some focus time. Teacup is my fave. There is an employee there who can be condescending at times and I’m hoping he doesn’t last. Other than that, perfect.

The storefront of the Teacup is closed but their website still delivers my pounds of tasty tea every few months! Great quality teas and way better pricing than anywhere I’ve found.

It’s been a year and a half since the Teacup was forced out on short notice by their new landlords and higher rent, and their fantastic corner space still remains empty. I have no shame in the intense schadenfreude I feel every time I pass by the empty expanse that is bringing in zero rent for its owner.
Not all is lost, however! The Teacup now has a revamped presence online, where you can order from a wide selection of their teas and have them shipped directly to you, and the same people are selecting and packaging your teas, just without the shop. You can do so over at

It’s 8:45am and I’m standing outside in the cold, longingly looking into the darkened interior of The Teacup. Website says it opens at 8am, so why is no one here? I’d really like a cuppa tea to warm & wake me up!
Not the best first impression, Teacup, but you look promising, so I’ll give two stars and update when I get a chance to come back… you know, when you’re open for business.

A perfect little place to come learn about tea from the knowledgable staff, drink a cup or pot of tea, eat a scone, buy some tea leaves and read a book/​surf the web. It has the vibe of a coffee shop just much more laid back, perhaps because people aren’t hopped up on caffeine from a tripple espresso? Whatever it is, this is a great place to while away a cold and rainy Seattle afternoon.

I will never go to anywhere else for tea. They are the best. They have hundreds of different teas and they are super cheap and friendly.

This is the best place in Seattle to get tea! I have been going here for years and I have always had exceptional service and great tea. I love the Earl Grey selection they have and they also have amazing blackberry tea. I love going here to catch up with a friend or to read a book. They have an amazing fireplace that is nice to sit by when it’s raining or chilly out. The windows look out Queen Anne so it’s great for people watching and amazing during a sunny day because they open with door windows and you become a part of the hustle and bustle of Queen Anne hill.
I love this place and I greatly miss going there on a weekly basis since I moved. I would hope to see this place remain on the hill as so many businesses have fallen through on the hill. If you are a tea lover, you’ll love the TeaCup!

After seeing Teavana in the malls, I saw this place in the neighborhood and stopped by.
+ YUM. A lot of choices, and delicious ones. Madagascar Vanilla = favorite!
+ CHEAP! Teavana’s prices were three to four times as much. 4oz of delicious black tea here was only about $ 8!
— Pricing menu /​tea guide on the counter is still from 2 years ago. I asked why that is and they said the tea crops were hurt last year so the crops didn’t change. Ok, yay print out a new menu instead of being tacky and placing stickers on a 2 year old sheet. It’s not going to cost you much to look like you’re trying to put an effort into what you’re doing.

Has some of the most incredible teas I’ve ever tasted, but I’m knocking them down one star for spotty service.
Sometimes, the staff is helpful and more than willing to explain the product, but at other times (and it’s not like I’m asking questions when they’re slammed with customers), they’re dismissive. For example, I brought a friend from out of town to visit because I love their tea so much and when she asked about the ginger tea, she was told, «Well, it’s just dried ginger» and then the woman walked away. (seriously?)
That said, you can’t go wrong with their caramel tea, Madagascar Vanilla, or Le Gout Russe Douchka.

Highly comparable to Remedy Teas in CH.
The perfection lies within warmth of its cozy open spaced interior and to add as it has been raved from before, spot on customer service.
Choosing a proper cuppa tea is has been no easy task for me as I like to take my time and make sure its a worth a pot. I asked the staff numerous questions smelled a few jars of tea, and finally settled on a nasal clearing Moroccan lime tea.
Finding a seat here won’t be a problem either, as I’ve encountered the issue a plenty over at Remedy. Ideal seat stealing are the ones right by the windows. Your tea is brought to you in all its cute little cozy n’ tray ready to be savored.
Generous seating, service, and array of teas to warm you up in the Northwestern weather.

If you like tea. Tea is like the new coffee cuz seriously we were getting tired of that trend… look at the jittery people walking so quickly to get their fix.
I can sit down with a pot of tea and enjoy sippin «high mountain oolong» which is basically like ritzed up tea you could probably get for free in any Chinatown Chinese restaurant minus the stress of being in Chinatown.
The staff knows their tea. The space is bright blue with lots of windows and art just like any good daytime drink establishment should be. It almost makes Seattle seem less gloomy. Almost.

Move over coffee shoppes, teacup brought me into a whole new world!
I loved the pungent aroma that hit me right when I walked in. It’s sort of like the intense smell of a perfume shop, but instead of offensive your nostrils just sing for more!
The ambiance is great, and I’d come here to study, read, or just enjoy a cup of tea and people watch.
The staff was helpful, and it was pretty obvious that Brett had already forgotten more about tea than I’d ever know. I love herbal tea, so I ended up with some awesome mint tea blend. Not sure how he got what I wanted with the rediculously vague description I gave (something minty, and tasty) but he did!
I’ll be back next time I’m in seattle; would love to see a tea-​shoppe trend pop up in SF too!

The Teacup used to be where I bought all my tea, and I drink a lot. Unfortunately, over the years the place has slipped in terms of quality. The tea selection has become more and more limited — five Darjeeling selections being pared down to one, for example — and the staff are not nearly as knowledgeable and enthusiastic as they used to be. It’s still a decent place to go if you want to drink a cup of tea, but over the last few years I’ve started buying my tea elsewhere.
The new location (a block south of the old one) is definitely easier to find and roomier, though.
If you go with a child, be careful of the hot incandescent accent lights at the counter.

This is a cozy little tea house that was just perfect for a rainy day. The staff (can I call her a barista?) was friendly and helped me pick out a nice toasty green tea. Then, we sat and huddled over our teacups, doodling and listening to what appeared to be half the cast of Friends loudly discuss their wedding plans (we were not sad when they left). The tea was great and the prices seemed fairly reasonable compared to other tea houses. I’d come back to buy tea in bulk too.
Also, @Amy B., those sneaky Diamond Parking bastards got us too. =(Most expensive pot of tea EVER.

Consider this a generous three stars, rounded up from two and one-​half. My initial experience was not great, but there are some promising signs that my next visit will be more satisfying.
Having heard about the chocolate-​flavored «scheherazade» tea in another Unilocaler’s review, I asked about it when I got to the counter. They were all out of that particular tea, but the young woman suggested two other chocolate-​flavored teas, one being an herbal tea with hazelnut and cocoa flavoring, and the other being a chocolate yerba mate. I chose the latter (I hate most herbal teas) with milk and sugar on the side.
Unfortunately, my quest for a bold and adventurous chocolate-​flavored tea ended in blandness. The mate had a slightly watery mouthfeel; milk improved the mouthfeel but masked what little flavor there was to begin with. Adding sugar improved the flavor, but I was still unimpressed overall.
The store is open and airy, with lots of tables, but the very soft music created an awkward quietness, interrupted only by furniture screeching along the floor, a ringing cellular phone, and occasional conversation at the front counter.
The tea wasn’t great, but I was impressed with the kind and efficient service. (Tea on a tray with milk and sugar — how lovely!) Also, the baked goods looked really good: round scones, not unlike Little Rae’s bakery, and big chocolate chip cookies. Maybe next time.
Speaking of next time, I’d like to try the Moroccan mint iced tea that they had brewed and ready to serve. Iced tea, already made, flavored with mint — what an enticing combination.

Teacup, Teacup, how I miss you so! They don’t make anything like the Scheherazade in the midwest!
I highly recommend spending a rainy day here with a pot of tea. The staff knows their teas and are more than happy to refer you to a new sensory level with their amazing blends. As aforementioned, I HIGHLY recommend the Scheherazade with a little cream… no sugar needed (and I’m pretty much a certified sugar addict). It’s a chocolate infused black tea that goes down like buttah! Lucky for me, they ship, so I can call or get on their website and order more of my favorites whenever I feel like it. I also recommend trying new tea by purchasing several of their samplers packaged in the store.
Looking for something cold? Their green tea with simple syrup is yum!
Either way, you need to check this place out. Whether you’re a tea drinker or not, this stuff isn’t your Grandma Milly’s old teabags.
P. S. The vegan brownies and orange biscotti are orgasmic.

I’ve been a customer for more than 10 years. The current owner, Elizabeth, truly loves tea and loves her customers. This means you’ll get fantastic tea at a fantastic price — and for those of us who go through several cups a day, this is important.
For the most part, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and know how to brew a great cup of tea.
Of the tea shops in Seattle, Teacup offers the best quality at the best price. I’ve been to all the others, and our city is blessed with some good ones, but Teacup stands atop the pile.

FIRST tip: if you’re parking, park on the street. Do NOT park in a lot or you WILL be ticketed $ 43 dollars by Diamond Parking. Diamond has vultures watching you like… hawks.
SECOND tip: if you’re indecisive on your choice of tea, ask the employees behind the counter for their recommendation based off your known preferences. I was recommended a delightful lychee and violet black tea when I said that I enjoyed many black teas, particularly English Breakfast and Lady Grey.
THIRD tip: bring a book and if you’re anything like me, you will find yourself eavsdropping more than reading! I had the entertainment of the week listening to a group of three recant tales of their high school days. They couldn’t have been any younger than 40 but I felt their gossiping brought them right back to the tender age of 17 again.
FOURTH tip: have a friend meet up with you. Eventually you will get bored, and it’s the perfect spot to start your next adventure!

Fancy a spot uh tea, deary? This is the British dribble that courses through my brain in an ever-​so-​accurate accent while standing in line waiting for whatever the tea of the day happens to be.
Step back a few years and you would never have found me in a teashop. Tea was for ninnys, buggers, and imperialists. Fast forward to today, and I’ve already missed what seems like a movement. Tea has gone from the realm of 4 year old girls and 90 year old grannies to post-​ironic hipster rejection in a flash. With age, my tolerance for caffeine has gone down and my belt size has gone up, I’ve come to enjoy the alternative that tea offers to a latte. And in my limited experience, nobody does it better than Teacup.
They always have something new and interesting to try which has shattered my preconceived notions of tea as dirty water. And they exercise tremendous patience in the education of those of us who have never knit our own tea-​cozies and have no idea how to steep something. The new location is a welcome change to the corner coffee bar arms race and offers a comfortable environment, fireplace and all, in which to enjoy a cuppa.