Got there as they had brewed a nice pot of oolong. Their jasmine pearls smelled incredibly fragrant. Also got some of the ‘Oriental Beauty’ tea.
Mariah A
The employee was very friendly and knowledgeable. I’m impressed by the quality and price of the teas that I bought.
Taylor
Wonderfully informative service. Helped me pick out a tea to add to my just starting loose leaf collection, and ended up going with their house blend green tea. Best green tea I've had, will be back for more!
Brooke
Of all the teas in the world, Oolong is easily my favorite. I fell head-over-heels in love with a floral and buzzing Oolong tea from a little tea shop in Austin, over a decade ago, that turned my morning rituals into something divine. The moment I ran out of that tea, I was on a quest to find more. In the 10 years I've spent looking for an Oolong to live up to this experience, I have found maybe 3 or 4 that really resonated with me in the same way.
So when I heard about Floating Leaves a few weeks ago, I was (to put it mildly) intrigued! My first order arrived today. I immediately tried out the Secret Garden Alishan High Mountain Oolong, and...oh my gosh. Incredible. It's like the Nectar of the Gods. The tea leaves are beautiful, and so aromatic. The tea is a gorgeous color, silky texture, and incredibly complex while still remaining delicate and bright. I'm on my second infusion and it is still so full of nuance and flavor!
Floating Leaves has found themselves a new and loyal patron in me, all because of their reputation as passionate Oolong Lovers themselves. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. There is no better way to greet the new day than with a perfect cup of tea...
Kathleen Kemper
About 25 years ago, I began exploring oolong teas, but it wasn’t until Shiuwen opened Floating Leaves Tea in Seattle that I truly experienced how expressive and layered these teas could be. Stepping into the shop for the first time felt like discovering a haven for oolong tea lovers! Sharing their knowledge and passion for tea, Shiuwen and Noah have introduced me to new oolongs that have greatly expanded my appreciation! They always offer helpful advice and thoughtful suggestions. Brewing a tea from Floating Leaves Tea is one of the highlights of my day. Thank you, Shiuwen and Noah, for sharing your wisdom, warmth, and exceptional teas – I am truly grateful for all you do!
Yoshimi Araki
The lady was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about tea. She answered all my questions kindly. I can’t wait to go back!
Olivia Granach
Can't recommend the classes enough! We learned so much from Shiuwen and can't wait to go back. Very high quality teas and they work to help you based on your price range and taste buds.
Matt Bryant
While I live in Indianapolis, I'm usually in Seattle a couple of times a year. I’ve been a tea drinker for over 20 years and have recently gotten into Taiwanese oolongs. When I found Floating Leaf on Google Maps, I added it to the list of many joints in Ballard I wanted to visit. I made the trip up there with my teenage kid and met Shiuwen and Noah upon arrival. I’d started watching their YouTube channel, and they’re just as personable in person as they are in the videos. They seemed like old friends even though we’d just met. They set me up with a couple ounces each of several oolongs, and Noah sent a small sampler bag of bug bitten Diva along with us. I’m now kicking myself for not buying a few ounces. Now that I’m home, I’ve been playing with steeping times on all the teas, and am doing some “grandpa style” drinking. It’s so relaxing to have this small ritual during a busy work day. Overall, I am more than satisfied with my trip here, and plan on visiting on all my trips to Seattle in the future. Keep up the great work!
Isaac Wen
So grateful to have a shop like this in Seattle. Fantastic Taiwanese oolongs spanning a wide range of flavors and budgets. My favorites I've tried here have been the Buddha's Hand and Sunburst. I haven't tried their non-oolong teas.
I particularly appreciate that they sidestep all the claimed health benefits of tea and really focus in on the experience of drinking it. That philosophy resonates very strongly with me.
If you only ever buy tea from the grocery store, I implore you to try some of their very affordable Jin Xuan. You won't regret it.
Jeffrey Helbling
If I could give more stars I would. They knocked it out of the park. Seriously blown away. I love oolong, I just wasn’t finding exactly what I liked. So after hitting Reddit for the best place to buy Oolong and Floating Leaves kept coming up, if you want amazing oolong they have a loving following there. Really appreciated their descriptions and transparency. I looked and they are in Seattle which made me feel I was staying somewhat local (Portland). So I picked a few teas that sounded like they would hit my palette right. Ordered myself a little birthday present. Shipping was fast, packaging was beautifully done. I might be a little type A, this isn’t Amazon who throws stuff in a box and loosely tapes it shut. It’s done right, with care and detail. Even a hand written note on the packing slip.
They arrived early, on my birthday. A little gift from USPS I guess. I was so excited I fired up my tea kettle and got out my Gaiwan at 3 pm. Did a little tasting. Barely steeped my first tea and got hit with a blast of aromas, strong concentrated, clear. I took a step back. Not what I was used too. The cup was exactly what was promised and much more. I am very impressed. Each of the teas was beyond excellent. The quality is amazing. Packaging, presentation, and personal touch is apparent. Thank you.
Loved getting my oolong tea here! The lady is so kind and knowledgeable. Would love to return for more teas!
Marie Bradford
Such wonderful products and resources for learning about the world of tea! My mornings are so much richer since discovering their wonderful teas <3
Alexander Roach
I bought a bunch of small orders of a lot of different teas to help start my tea journey. Not only did it get here in 2 business days but they also gifted me a a bag of oriental beauty! I really enjoyed their oriental beauty and if their other teas are half as good, it's worth the money.
james packer
Very helpful service, very attentive. I appreciate the knowledge!
Heidi Reichert
Tea is very high quality and I am very pleased with my order that arrived expeditiously. I got a handwritten note too from Shiuwen xxoo. Santa Fe loves you FTL!
Got there as they had brewed a nice pot of oolong. Their jasmine pearls smelled incredibly fragrant. Also got some of the ‘Oriental Beauty’ tea.
The employee was very friendly and knowledgeable. I’m impressed by the quality and price of the teas that I bought.
Wonderfully informative service. Helped me pick out a tea to add to my just starting loose leaf collection, and ended up going with their house blend green tea. Best green tea I've had, will be back for more!
Of all the teas in the world, Oolong is easily my favorite. I fell head-over-heels in love with a floral and buzzing Oolong tea from a little tea shop in Austin, over a decade ago, that turned my morning rituals into something divine. The moment I ran out of that tea, I was on a quest to find more. In the 10 years I've spent looking for an Oolong to live up to this experience, I have found maybe 3 or 4 that really resonated with me in the same way.
So when I heard about Floating Leaves a few weeks ago, I was (to put it mildly) intrigued! My first order arrived today. I immediately tried out the Secret Garden Alishan High Mountain Oolong, and...oh my gosh. Incredible. It's like the Nectar of the Gods. The tea leaves are beautiful, and so aromatic. The tea is a gorgeous color, silky texture, and incredibly complex while still remaining delicate and bright. I'm on my second infusion and it is still so full of nuance and flavor!
Floating Leaves has found themselves a new and loyal patron in me, all because of their reputation as passionate Oolong Lovers themselves. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. There is no better way to greet the new day than with a perfect cup of tea...
About 25 years ago, I began exploring oolong teas, but it wasn’t until Shiuwen opened Floating Leaves Tea in Seattle that I truly experienced how expressive and layered these teas could be. Stepping into the shop for the first time felt like discovering a haven for oolong tea lovers!
Sharing their knowledge and passion for tea, Shiuwen and Noah have introduced me to new oolongs that have greatly expanded my appreciation! They always offer helpful advice and thoughtful suggestions.
Brewing a tea from Floating Leaves Tea is one of the highlights of my day. Thank you, Shiuwen and Noah, for sharing your wisdom, warmth, and exceptional teas – I am truly grateful for all you do!
The lady was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about tea. She answered all my questions kindly.
I can’t wait to go back!
Can't recommend the classes enough! We learned so much from Shiuwen and can't wait to go back. Very high quality teas and they work to help you based on your price range and taste buds.
While I live in Indianapolis, I'm usually in Seattle a couple of times a year. I’ve been a tea drinker for over 20 years and have recently gotten into Taiwanese oolongs. When I found Floating Leaf on Google Maps, I added it to the list of many joints in Ballard I wanted to visit.
I made the trip up there with my teenage kid and met Shiuwen and Noah upon arrival. I’d started watching their YouTube channel, and they’re just as personable in person as they are in the videos. They seemed like old friends even though we’d just met. They set me up with a couple ounces each of several oolongs, and Noah sent a small sampler bag of bug bitten Diva along with us. I’m now kicking myself for not buying a few ounces.
Now that I’m home, I’ve been playing with steeping times on all the teas, and am doing some “grandpa style” drinking. It’s so relaxing to have this small ritual during a busy work day. Overall, I am more than satisfied with my trip here, and plan on visiting on all my trips to Seattle in the future. Keep up the great work!
So grateful to have a shop like this in Seattle. Fantastic Taiwanese oolongs spanning a wide range of flavors and budgets. My favorites I've tried here have been the Buddha's Hand and Sunburst. I haven't tried their non-oolong teas.
I particularly appreciate that they sidestep all the claimed health benefits of tea and really focus in on the experience of drinking it. That philosophy resonates very strongly with me.
If you only ever buy tea from the grocery store, I implore you to try some of their very affordable Jin Xuan. You won't regret it.
If I could give more stars I would. They knocked it out of the park. Seriously blown away. I love oolong, I just wasn’t finding exactly what I liked. So after hitting Reddit for the best place to buy Oolong and Floating Leaves kept coming up, if you want amazing oolong they have a loving following there. Really appreciated their descriptions and transparency. I looked and they are in Seattle which made me feel I was staying somewhat local (Portland). So I picked a few teas that sounded like they would hit my palette right. Ordered myself a little birthday present. Shipping was fast, packaging was beautifully done. I might be a little type A, this isn’t Amazon who throws stuff in a box and loosely tapes it shut. It’s done right, with care and detail. Even a hand written note on the packing slip.
They arrived early, on my birthday. A little gift from USPS I guess. I was so excited I fired up my tea kettle and got out my Gaiwan at 3 pm. Did a little tasting. Barely steeped my first tea and got hit with a blast of aromas, strong concentrated, clear. I took a step back. Not what I was used too. The cup was exactly what was promised and much more. I am very impressed. Each of the teas was beyond excellent. The quality is amazing. Packaging, presentation, and personal touch is apparent. Thank you.
That GABA Oolong is so good.
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Loved getting my oolong tea here! The lady is so kind and knowledgeable. Would love to return for more teas!
Such wonderful products and resources for learning about the world of tea! My mornings are so much richer since discovering their wonderful teas <3
I bought a bunch of small orders of a lot of different teas to help start my tea journey. Not only did it get here in 2 business days but they also gifted me a a bag of oriental beauty! I really enjoyed their oriental beauty and if their other teas are half as good, it's worth the money.
Very helpful service, very attentive. I appreciate the knowledge!
Tea is very high quality and I am very pleased with my order that arrived expeditiously. I got a handwritten note too from Shiuwen xxoo. Santa Fe loves you FTL!
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