Taipei Food Tour: Explore Milk Tea in Taiwan With This Guide For Boba Fanatics

For milk tea lovers, a Taipei food tour isn't complete without experiencing milk tea in Taiwan. Hundreds – or even thousands – of bubble tea stalls line the metro with unique flavours and sometimes questionable concoctions. Whether or not you’re a fan of this milky delight, it’s definitely worth trying when you’re in Taiwan!

As both locals and tourists are spoilt for choice when it comes to bubble tea, we’ve narrowed it down to the 12 best milk tea shops in Taipei for the ultimate bubble tea experience! Check it out.

Legend has it that Chun Shui Tang was the first to invent our beloved bubble tea. That said, it’s practically a sin not to include this to your Taipei food tour and drop by one of its 90 branches and get a sip of this creamy delight! Although they’ve definitely expanded their milk tea options since then, we still highly recommend you try the Original Pearl Milk Tea first! However, since it’s become quite the tourist attraction, get ready to wait at least 20 minutes for your drink (it’s worth it, we promise)!

Address: 1B1, No. 9, Songshou Rd., Xinyi Dist, Shinkong Mitsukoshi A9, Taipei

Contact Number: +886 2 2723 9913

Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11AM – 9:30PM | Friday to Saturday: 11AM – 10PM

You won’t have any trouble locating 50 Lan during your Taipei food tour. This milk tea chain is everywhere – with sometimes two branches in the same street! Unlike other milk tea houses listed, 50 Lan offers more than just the traditional milk tea flavours. They’re known particularly for being rather playful with their options, offering a wide variety of fun twists and concoctions perfect for all types of milk tea lovers! If boba isn’t your cup of tea, this store might just change your mind.

Milk tea for breakfast? Why not! With 50 Lan’s Oatmeal Milk Tea options, you can have your favorite creamy drink first thing in the morning!

Address: No. 48-4, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Contact Number: +886 2 2311 5937

Opening Hours: Daily 10AM to 10PM

For those who prefer the simple and traditional type of milk tea in Taiwan, Ten Ren’s Tea is favored by many locals. Ten Ren’s Tea offers the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess to their milk tea, which keeps customers coming back for more! So if you’re looking for fruity or cheesy milk tea options – you won’t find any of that here. You can choose from a variety of Pearl Milk Teas depending on the type of tea you prefer – and we can guarantee you will love it!

Address: No. 45號, Chengdu Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Contact Number: +886 2 2888 2929

Opening hours: Daily 9AM to 10PM

If you’re on the hunt for the best milk tea in Taiwan – Chen San Ding might just be it. Although many claim this to be the best milk tea house in the country, you’ll be surprised to know that it contains no tea. The real star here are its tapioca pearls – they’re chewy and provide just the right amount of sweetness to the drink.

Chen San Ding prides themselves in their Black Sugar Bubble Tea, which is essentially just brown sugar tapioca pearls topped with a generous amount of Taiwanese milk. If you’re a little skeptical about this “milk tea”, we still highly suggest you give it a try! You’ll easily spot their Zhongzheng District stall thanks to the long, neverending lines.

Address: No. 2, Alley 8, Lane 316, Section 3, Luosifu Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

Contact Number: +886 2 2367 7781

Opening Hours: Daily 1AM to 9:30PM

With lines extending around the block, we can definitely say that locals and tourists go loco over Coco Fresh Tea & Juice! Actually, with over 2,500 stores all over the world, Coco is riding high on worldwide milk tea craze. So if you haven’t had the chance to taste their amazing concoctions, it’s about time you do – and there’s no better place to do so than where it all began. A must-try in your Taipei food tour itinerary, Coco has over 30 tea variations. So whether you like your bubble tea milky, fruity, or with some rocksalt and cheese – Coco is the one for you! 

Address: No. 91, Section 2, Xinyi Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

Contact Number: +886 2 2322 5502

Opening hours: Daily 10:30AM to 9:15PM

If you're craving for something a little bit more refreshing, some fruit options would probably be what you’re looking for! Fortunately one of Taiwan’s top bubble tea chains, Yi Fang Tea, offers a delectable selection of fruit bubble tea that’s sure to quench your thirst! For a juicy delight, try their Yi Fang Signature Fruit Tea, Passion Fruit Green Tea, or Pineapple Green Tea. If you’re keen to try out their creamier flavours, their Brown Sugar Pearl Tea Latte comes highly recommended! Don’t skip this in your Taipei food tour! 

Address: No. 66, Section 4, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105

Contact Number: +886 2 2716 6363

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10AM to 8PM | Sunday: Closed

WangTea Egg is definitely one for the more adventurous milk tea enthusiasts. To any regular tourist, tea and egg might be quite an odd combination. However, for locals, this happens to be a common favorite! Tea Egg is a traditional Chinese savory snack where a hard boiled egg is slightly cracked and boiled in tea. With that, you can expect your milk tea to come with a half cracked tea egg that’s sure to elevate your Taipei food tour experience! Pictured above is the Sweet Potato Noodle Milk Tea with Tea Egg for reference.

Address: 重慶北路二段64巷26號, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10345

Contact Number: +886 2 2555 9164

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 9AM to 7PM | Sunday: Closed

SOMA has been making noise thanks to its tasty mocktails and milk tea in Taiwan. Yup – this bubble tea house serves customers a wide variety of tasty mocktails for a more refreshing option. Also – if you’re looking for something “healthier”, you’ll be glad to know SOMA makes their teas with skim milk powder or almond milk upon request!

Fans of third wave coffee concept shops will also be well pleased with SOMA’s Da’an District branch in Taipei. Apart from their amazing tea and mocktails, we can’t fail to mention the shop’s Instagram-worthy aesthetic that sets it apart from other local brands.

Address: 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Lane 187, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, 23

Contact Number: +886 2 2772 6602

Opening hours: Monday to Friday:12PM to 10PM | Saturday and Sunday: 2PM to 6PM; 7PM to 10PM

With over 90 locations nationwide, Share Tea proves that it’s got high demand all over the country. Offering quality milk tea in Taiwan, what sets this bubble tea shop apart from any other shop in the country is the quality of tea leaves they use for the boba. So if you like your bubble tea to be more tea-infused than milky, this is definitely a top choice! Plus – you get your milk tea in a cute bottle which you can also take home as a souvenir.

If you’re a fan of toppings, order the Happy Family Milk Tea. This crowd-favorite contains large and small pearls, grass jelly, pudding, coconut jelly, and red bean!

Address: No. 221, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

Contact Number: +886 2 2711 7008

Opening hours: Daily 11AM to 10PM

In the midst of all the bargain shopping and the lingering smell of stinky tofu, locals and tourists can find one of the best milk teas in Taiwan in the middle of Ximending. Once you’ve devoured all of Taipei’s famous street food, make sure to wash it down with a delicious cup of boba from Chacha Go! However, take note – there is only one ChachaGo branch in Taipei, so if you happen to fall in love with their drinks (and you most likely will), make sure to order extra to last you through the day!

Address: No. 23, Lane 219, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

Contact Number: +886 2 8773 1818

Opening hours: 11AM to 10PM Everyday

If you're seeking milk tea in Taiwan made with fresh ingredients, be sure to include Milksha in your Taipei food tour. Known for using fresh dairy milk instead of powdered creamers, Milksha offers a variety of refreshing beverages. Notably, their branch at Taipei 101 Observatory offers something special: the Uva Black Tea Latte with Honey Pearl. This unique drink features premium Uva black tea paired with handcrafted honey pearls, providing a milk tea experience like no other. 

Address: 89F, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City 110, Taiwan

Contact number: +886-6-2818569

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily 

With over 100 stores globally, you have got to Truedan’s signature Brown Sugar Bubble with Milk if you’re a milk tea lover on a Taipei food tour! This signature drink features caramelized sweetness from the brown sugar pearls, matched with the creamy richness of its milk. For an extra layer of indulgence, try the Brown Sugar Bubble with Milk & Cream – the cheese-flavored cream on top is a revelation.

Address: No. 11, Sec. 1, Kaifeng St., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City

Contact number: 02-2331-2323, 02-2381-2323

Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Daily