Yoka Tea: Seattle’s Cozy Cafe for Hand-Whisked Matcha & Artisan Coffee

I recently went here with my boyfriend and we both got matchas! The interior is amazing and such a cute space with a cozy vibe to it. I will say, the matcha was quite expensive and both matchas cost us around 20 dollars total pre tip. Nonetheless it was probably one of the best matchas I’ve had in Seattle but the powder itself is slightly bitter but mixed in with the rest of the drink it blends wonderfully. The staff were also super sweet! Will be coming back to this amazing place.

Really cute and good matcha spot! The baristas were so nice and welcoming. I got the matcha with yoku whip. My boyfriend got a classic matcha latte. Both were really good and strong matcha flavor with some sweetness. I asked for less sweet and they were really nice and accommodating. Easy parking and lots of seating. They also have a little wall with ingredients and treats for purchase.

Nice chill coffee shop in the quiet neighborhood. Coffee bean from Sight Glass - San Francisco. Ordered black sesame latte, tasted great with a strong sesame flavor, make sure you do stir the cup for better mix. Will definitely try out their matcha and coffee bean bag next visit!

I’ve visited Yoka a couple times before, but today I returned to try the fall special — banana bread latte, and yet again I am amazed by the quality and flavor of the beverages offered. Everyone talks about how good the matcha is here, but don’t skip the coffee! The espresso is so flavorful and rich and the banana bread latte is beautifully balanced with the sweet flavor (no artificial banana taste) and the strong espresso. Every time I come here I am met with the same incredible service and beautiful atmosphere of this cafe. The owner goes above and beyond to make personal connections with every customer. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place.

By far my favorite cafe in Seattle. Every drink I’ve tried here slaps: well balanced flavors, and matcha hand-whisked to perfection. I’ve ordered my favorites (matcha einspanner, and coffee einspanner) enough times now to know that it tastes better some days than others, but even on an “off” day, it blows any other cafe out of the water. Am I fangirling here? Maybe, but it’s so well deserved.

Adorable coffee shop! They’ve got such a simple, clean, and cute aesthetic! Looks like they serve Asian-inspired drinks and pastries. Friendly and welcoming vibes! We got there a little after lunch so most of the pastries were gone already I’ll have to come back again, just earlier! I got the Ube Einspanner, which is essentially an ube flavored iced latte. It was perfectly flavored, just enough ube, not too sweet, and just the right amount of coffee! A perfect beverage for a walk around the neighborhood on a sunny, fall day

I got the sac sac slushy and the strawberry matcha! Sac sac tasted more like honeydew than green grape (sortve like the hi chew honey dew candy) on the sweet side but the salty cream helps balance. I can see this being popular in the summer! Strawberry matcha, the strawberry tastes like jam but isn’t overly sweet. Matcha is also very strong but balanced, overall my fav matcha shop in Seattle compared to the others :)

Superlative Filipino-Korean drinks and espresso. You'll find unique drinks, like the fabulous Turon Matcha tea. They also have cool shelves filled with Asian pantry treats. There is such a great vibe in this place - there is a big crowd and it is diverse. Make sure to check out the artsy capsule machine! Downsides: It is hard to get seating and parking is difficult... But the unique offerings are worth the trouble.