Barbara Brynan Nagaraj
+5
I have nothing but good things to say about Floating Leaves Tea! All of the tea I have ordered has been magnificent! And, amazingly enough, the 1 time I was in Seattle and visited the shop - I was welcomed with open arms, had tea with the owner (best I've ever had!), and walked away feeling wonderful! I wish I lived closer to have tea more often! I love the Jasmine Pearl tea and order it regularly. This is a top-notch small business!
I recommend visiting Floating Leaves if you would like to 1) taste delicious, pure, high quality teas, 2) learn about tea culture, and 3) experience one on one time with Shiuwen, who is so friendly and enjoyable to converse with about tea and the important things in life. Visiting Floating Leaves is an experience in itself, and it's hard not to take home several kinds of amazing teas that you won't find in many other places in the PNW. Shiuwen takes the time and care to maintain relationships with tea masters. I loved hearing stories about tea and the people that tend to this beautiful, ancient beverage. Thank you Shiuwen!
I can not recommend this place enough.
My sisters and I went here for a tea class and the owner was knowledgeable, funny, and extreamly skillful. She taught us a lot and explained things in a way that even a beginner could grasp. Learning this style of tea has become a real source of joy for us and this class helped all three of us expand in that in different ways. We are already looking forward to coming back for another class on our next trip to Seattle.
If you are interested in gongfu style tea, Chinese style tea, or Taiwanese style tea this place is a must. Make time for a class on your next trip. You won't regret it.
Floating Leaves sells high quality tea and has great service. I’ve ordered twice and things are always neatly packed with an additional sample and personalized note. Their descriptions come with a lot of transparency that gives me confidence in the product. Highly recommend the Alishan Black, and any Oolong they stock.
One of the few tea places in the city that emphasizes the phenomenological aspects of tea consumption and the art of appreciating the aroma, textures, and aftertastes of 乌龙茶! Too often do tea galleries have a knee-jerk tendency to list lots of supposed health benefits of teas without any consideration of the quality of the empirical studies underpinning such clinical claims. Unlike those places, this tea store sidesteps the whole 'health benefits' trend entirely and focuses on the much more straightforwardly accessible experiential dimension. The importance of this dimension ought not be underappreciated!
She was fun to talk to and very knowledgeable about tea, helped me choose one to try(their house oolong). They will have teapots from Taiwan here soon. Everything is high quality!
They carry high-quality teas. Online ordering is easy. Delivery is quick. Each time I have ordered, I get a hand-written note thanking me for the order and a sample of something they recommend for me.
Favorite place to order the best oolong ever!! They are also so kind and I am grateful for all the knowledge they share with their community!
Sheen Hunter (#SheenTV! #SeattleFreeze)
+4
For fresh tea and meeting friends. It reminds me of the shop in Pike Place where you sit in a coshared space to chat and enjoy tea. It's not fancy but very fair prices and good quality Chinese tea.
amazing tea store with an excellent selection of oolongs and pu erhs! if you're looking for high quality tea, this is the place
My husband and I have visited tea shops all over the world, but we've never found any that can rival Floating Leaves in quality, character, and customer service. Noah and Shuiwen are deeply passionate and knowledgeable about teas, and are happy to share their wisdom with anyone who walks in the door. You can sit for hours with them learning how to taste properly! We love their tea and love supporting their business. Can't recommend them enough! We're lifelong customers :)
Floating Leaves Tea treats every sale like it's the babe in their arms! Great communication and top shelf tea. I got a wonderful 1966 aged Oolong and they had thrown in a nice sample of another with a lovely handwritten letter. 🥹Floating Leaves Tea and the World is a better place! 🌱💥🙏🏽
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