Bring home the boba!
You’re probably wondering what exactly the Taiwan milk tea craze is all about. Well, let us introduce you to this wonderful drink called bubble tea.
While you’re on the Beautiful Island, you shouldn’t be surprised to find yourself entering one of the many milk tea shops in Taiwan at least once. The popularity of this sweet and refreshing drink has spread even beyond its borders. Here’s where to find the best Taiwanese milk teas in the country.
1. Milksha
Milksha is a top-rated milk tea shop in Taiwan that’s been serving delicious drinks since 2004. It prides itself on using pure fresh milk, honey pearls, and hand-picked premium tea leaves to give you only the best Taiwan milk tea. Their best-selling products include Fresh Taro Milk which uses taro imported from Taiwan's Dajia District and Valrhona Coco Milk Tea which has a rich, chocolatey taste.
Source: Milksha Facebook
Source: Milksha Facebook
Milksha
Address: No. 48, Xining Rd, Wanhua District Taipei City, Taiwan 108
Contact: 02-23832227
Opening Hours: 10 am - 10 pm (Daily)
2. 50 Lan
50 Lan Taiwan milk tea is not hard to spot with its numerous locations and eye-catching yellow and blue signboard. This milk tea shop in Taiwan started out as a modest fruit and beverage stand in 1994 and has grown in popularity thanks to its beverages with chewy pearls like the classic Bubble Milk Tea. It also helps that their drinks are quite affordable.
Source: 50 Lan Facebook
Source: 50 Lan Facebook
50 Lan
Address: No. 48-4, Xining Rd, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108
Contact: +886 2 2311 5937
Opening Hours: 10 am - 11 pm (Daily)
3. Ten Ren’s Tea
If you’re looking for a place to get a “healthier” Taiwan milk tea, look no further than Ten Ren. It’s well-known for its ginseng products as well as premium teas. Everything on the menu is pretty straightforward and less sweet than you might be used to, but delicious nonetheless. Fruity options like Mango Iced Milk Tea and Strawberry Banana Milk Green Tea.
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Ten Ren’s Tea
Address: 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songgao Rd, No. 11 B2
Contact: +886 2 8780 8677
Opening Hours: 11 am - 9:30 pm (Sun-Thu) 11 am - 10 pm (Fri-Sat)
Social: Website
4. TP Tea
TP Tea is not only focused on serving its customers quality tea, but also on fostering friendships. The concept is taken from the tea culture during the Tang Dynasty where warm beverages were served in social settings. It’s the sister brand of Chun Shui Tang, so you can expect nothing but the best tea leaves prepared for each cup. The TieGuanYin Milk Tea is a must!
Source: TP Tea Facebook
Source: TP Tea Facebook
TP Tea
Address: No. 49, Section 1, Nanchang Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Contact: +886 2 2341 0808
Opening Hours: 10:30 am - 9:30 pm (Mon-Fri) 11 am - 8 pm (Sat-Sun)s
5. Chun Fun How
Despite having 14 locations across Taiwan, Chun Fun How still considers itself a hidden gem because it’s not as popular with tourists. The Taiwan milk tea brand is known for its floral-themed cup and the Sweet Potato Pearl Milk Tea offers a different kind of bite compared to tapioca pearls. Another popular drink on the menu is the Aloe Vera Honey that’s perfect to combat the sweltering heat.
Source: Chun Fun How Facebook
Chun Fun How
Address: No. 48, Minquan Road, Central District Taichung, Taiwan 400
Contact: +886 4 2223 2933
Opening Hours: 9:45 am - 6:45 pm (Mon-Fri) 11 am - 6:30 pm (Sat-Sun)
6. Don’t Yell at Me
The name of this milk tea shop in Taiwan is too funny to ignore and mimics millennial textspeak. Don’t Yell at Me believes we should all live in the moment, hence the intimate ambiance and minimalist interiors at their stores. Each cup is rich and fragrant thanks to the quality tea leaves and real flowers in Taiwanese milk tea. Don’t miss out on the Winter Melon honey Chrysanthemum Tea.
Don’t Yell at Me
Address: No. 9, Ln. 16, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei 10491 Taiwan
Contact: +886 2 2521 1050
Opening Hours: 7:30 am - 5 pm (Daily)
7. Huangjin Bubble Tea
There’s no shame in simply wanting a traditional Taiwan milk tea. The fruity flavors and cream cheese toppings are great options, but there’s just something comforting about iced black tea with frothed milk and squishy tapioca pearls. It’s a small stall in Taipei but they surely know how to make great boba. They’ve even got 1000cc cups in case you can’t get enough!
Source: Huangjin Bubble Tea Facebook
Huangjin Bubble Tea
Address: No. 3-1, Lane 205, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road Taipei, Taiwan 106
Contact: +886 2 2341 6627
Opening Hours: 12 pm - 11 pm (Daily)
Social: Facebook
8. PiQiMi
The founder of PiQiMi loved bubble tea and would always buy herself a cup whenever she was going through something in life. She hopes each cup of fragrant Taiwan milk tea from the shop brings you just as much joy. After all, an order of Brown Sugar Amber Milk Frost has the right creaminess and sweetness to brighten up your day.
PiQiMi
Address: No. 111, Daxue Rd, Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 237
Contact: +886 2 8672 1718
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Written by: Zarah Isibelle Faderon
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