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☕ Don’t be so chai about it

Go-to stops for tea lovers in Seattle
A black mug is filled with chai concentrate and frothed milk and dusted with a thin layer of powdered cinnamon. The mug sits on a white plate accompanies by a triangular slice of rose pistachio cake. The cake is topped with a thin glaze of white icing and crumbled rose petals.
Ghost Note’s chai pairs superbly with its pistachio rose cake (or any of its baked goods, really). | Photo by SEAtoday Staff
The days are getting shorter, there’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are juuuuust starting to change. This can only mean one thing — chai season is here.

The epitome of sugar, spice, and everything nice, a steamy chai is sure to perk you up out of your end-of-summer blues.

Here are some of our fave Seattle spots for a good ol’ piping hot cup of the stuff:

Ghost Note Coffee | It may specialize in coffee, but when it comes to chai, Ghost Note doesn’t disappoint with its subtly sweet and spiced chai that comes lightly dusted with ground cinnamon.

Aditi Chai | Served at several coffee shops and cafes in Seattle, Aditi uses a century-old family recipe to create the perfect steaming cup of chai. Want to barista it up from home? Snag Aditi’s chai concentrate from a Metropolitan Market near you.

Saffron Grill | This Indian-Mediterranean fusion restaurant in the Northgate neighborhood serves up a mean cup of hot chai — and the price you pay includes refills, too.

QED | With locations in Mount Baker + West Seattle, this coffee roaster’s chai includes fresh ginger for an extra sharp flavor profile.

Stone Way Cafe | Come for this Fremont spot’s chai (which hedges on the sweeter side) and a savory breakfast sandwich, stay for its variety of in-shop events.

Diva Espresso | Each of its seven locations crafts the spiced black tea drink using Seattle’s honey-sweetened Black Scottie Chai — complete with gorgeous latte art.
More of a matcha type?
Answered

We asked you what your go-to drink was, and here are the results:

Go-to stops for tea lovers in Seattle
A paper cup that says "Altulea" on it filled with green matcha and heart-shaped latte art
Nothing says “love” quite like heart-shaped latte art in your matcha. | Photo via Atulea
In July, we wanted to find out what kind of herbal brews keep you all thirs-tea for more.

Half of you said black tea is your fave — we heard you loud and clear with the addition of this chai section to our tea-lover’s guide to Seattle.

Around 17% of you said you were coffee people (don’t worry, this is a safe space) and green tea was the next runner-up in the poll.
Sip on the full report
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • Bring the Baby Fitness Class | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 9:30 a.m. | View Ridge Playfield Park | $17 | This postpartum-friendly fitness class is built for all activity levels — get your blood moving and meet some other moms.
  • Jeff Lynne’s ELO: The Over And Out Tour 2024 | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 8 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $54-$294 | Hey there mister Blue, we’re so pleased we get to rock out to the Electric Light Orchestra with you.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
  • Albariño Master Class | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Barnard Griffin - Woodinville | $35 | Learn all about this fabulous Spanish/Portuguese white wine in an expertly guided environment.
  • Pictures on the Porch | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 8:15 p.m. | W Bellevue | $20 | Enjoy “The Goonies” under the stars with a cocktail in hand.
Thursday, Aug. 29
  • Kings of Leon: Can We Please Have Fun | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $40-$150 | The Tennessee-formed “Use Somebody” band is touring with their latest album.
  • Don Julio Tasting Dinner | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Hatch Cantina | $89-$135 | Try four different pours of Don Julio tequilas while chomping on some delicious bites.
  • “Dolly!” | Thursday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Sept. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Can Can Culinary Cabaret | $69-$89 | This rhinestone-encrusted country burlesque will have you quaking in your cowboy boots.
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News Notes
Eat
  • Dallas-based Super Chix is bringing its fried chicken and frozen custard to Seattle’s downtown waterfront. Headed for the base of the Maritime Building, Super Chix is expected to open in early 2025. Business Insider named this chicken chain a “Chick-fil-A killer.” (Puget Sound Business Journal + Business Insider)
Closing
  • Goodwill is closing two Seattle-area thrift stores in September. The last day of operation for the South Lake Union and University District locations will be Sunday, Sept. 22. Remaining locations will include Capitol Hill, Ballard, Chinatown-International District, and Sodo. (KING 5)
Weather
  • Start breaking out those sun lamps — the days are starting to dim earlier and earlier. Last night was Seattle’s last day with a sunset at 8 p.m. or later until they pick back up again in mid-April 2025. (KING 5)
Ranked
  • Seattle ranked No. 12 in the top US metro areas for new apartment construction in 2024. Seattle was the highest ranking West Coast city and the only metro listed from Washington. The study shows a projection of 11,842 apartments to crop up this year in Seattle. (RentCafe)
Pets
  • Over the next two weeks, Seattle Mag will be showcasing local pups for its Dogs of Seattle competition. One lucky pup per post (which includes adorable headshots of the participants) will win a gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. Voting will open later this week.
Tech
  • Seattle-based travel startup Otto is expecting to more than double its staff numbers following a $6 million seed round. Otto makes an AI assistant that finds and books hotels + flights for biz travelers. The company, which quietly emerged last week, currently has seven people on staff. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
  • Geno Smith made a splash with his first performance of the 2024 season + the Seattle Seahawks bagged a 37-33 win over the Cleveland Browns. Listen to the local experts break down the recent plays with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcast.
    Drink
    • With a Good Drinks passport, Seattleites get rewarded for enjoying delicious drinks downtown. Simply check in at a local establishment, and rack up rewards. Bonus: Sign up + check in at least once at a participating location by Aug. 31 to be entered to win two round-trip tickets, courtesy of Alaska Airlines.*
    Biz
    • Small business owners, financial hurdles should never stand in the way of your success. Visit BusinessLoans.com to compare personalized financing offers + unlock funding to fuel your goals.*
     
    Sports

    🐥 A little Bird-ie told us

    Sue Bird gets a Seattle street named after her
    A brown street sign mounted above a stop sign reads Sue Bird Court in white lettering. Above it is an another identifying sign for the street labeled Second Avenue North. Trees and distant views of a glass building are in the background.
    Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the street name change on Monday, Aug. 26 at a small ceremony.
    | Photo by SEAtoday Staff
    Just a couple hundred feet from where she helped make history at the Climate Pledge Arena, Sue Bird now has a street named after her following a Monday, Aug. 26 ceremony.

    The updated sign, labeled Sue Bird Court, now stands at the intersection of Lenny Wilkens Way and Second Avenue North just inside the Seattle Center.

    Bird spent the entirety of her 19-season career with the Storm, where she became:
    • The league’s all-time assist leader at 3,100+
    • The only WNBA player to appear in 500+ games
    • Among the top 10 scores of all time with 6,700+ regular season point
    • Winner of four WNBA championships
    The team retired her No. 10 jersey in June 2023. It now hangs in the Climate Pledge Arena rafters next to Lauren Jackson’s where fans can gaze on it for years to come.
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