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Seattle Best Tea

International District, Seattle

$ BudgetAccessibleTransit-friendly

A family-run Chinatown–ID shop known for generous tasting sessions of Taiwanese green and oolong.

Tea styles & signature drinks

Green TeaOolongLoose LeafPu-erh
  • Taiwanese green tea
  • Tieguanyin
  • Aged oolong

Service style & atmosphere

Retail tea counter with tasting table service.

TastingSit-down Tea ServiceQuiet/ReadingGroup-Friendly

Food & dietary notes

Tea and teaware only.

Tea Only

Address & transit

506 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104

Chinatown–International District: light rail, streetcar, and bus all within a few blocks.

Hours

Winter: daily 10:30 AM–8 PM. Summer: daily 10 AM–10 PM.

Booking & website

Tastings are typically walk-in; larger groups should call (206) 228-5888 first.

Accessibility

Ground-floor storefront reported; confirm with the shop.

Last checked

September 2026

Events here

Tea CeremonyUsually free with tea purchase

Gongfu Tasting at the Tea Table

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · By arrangement during shop hours
Seattle Best TeaInternational District, Seattle
TastingAsk the shop

Aged Pu-erh Session

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Afternoon
Seattle Best TeaInternational District, Seattle