Today I stayed in town today, and the weather was pretty nice, so I went out on a walk. Well, my real purpose was to go out to try boba from the cafe next to the bus station. When I first arrived, I noticed this cafe had a bunch of flags out front advertising they… Continue reading Matcha Tapioca (抹茶タピオカ) – 珈琲苑
I'm in Sapporo today to go see the Yosakoi Soran Festival! It’s one of the biggest events in Sapporo every year, and I was excited especially so because one of my coworkers is dancing in it. Apparently people come from all over Japan to participate, and there are so many teams participating this year according… Continue reading Sun Shine Muscat Yogurt Milk Tea (SUNシャインマスカットヨーグルミルクティー) – Gong Cha
My boyfriend made a short Tokyo trip over the weekend, and he came back today! On the way home from Sapporo, he got boba, and bought me boba (he did ask, and I will never say no to boba)! It is a bit late in the day, but I don’t want to save it, so… Continue reading Jasmine Milk Tea (小山緑茶ミルクティー) – The Alley
Today I’m hanging out in Sapporo with a few friends, as this weekend is the Sapporo Lilac Festival! I’m getting Gong Cha for the ride home, because there’s a somewhat new / limited edition mango drink right now, and I think next week or so they’re bringing in a new limited drink, some sort of… Continue reading Amanatsu Mango Milk Tea (甘夏マンゴーミルクティー) – Gong Cha
I’m at the Airport! Time to go home to Japan…I managed to find a Chun Sui Tang at the airport, and when you see CST, you know there’s gotta be boba. Is it ironic or fitting that my last boba in Taiwan has to be from the place that claims to have originated boba milk… Continue reading TieGuanYin Latte (鐵觀音拿鐵) – Chun Sui Tang
As I’m writing this, I’m midday snacking on popcorn chicken I bought across the street from my grandma’s place. I had a big brunch/meal this morning and wasn’t feeling hungry for a bit, but after chilling a bit I was feeling sleepy and wanted to do something on my last full day in Taiwan (sad…).… Continue reading White Jade Au Lait (白玉歐蕾) – Kebuke
Today I went on solo Jiufen outing, which is a mountain village town area that bears a striking similarity to Spirited Away (though Miyazaki has denied it). I came back to Taipei proper around late afternoon, strolled around the area, and looked for a new boba place in the area (there is no shortage, but… Continue reading Osmanthus Oolong Latte (桂香烏龍那堤) – Hechalou
Today my grandma and I went to hang out in the morning and get lunch at Taipei station. I happened to find a branch of the Tao Tao Tea she wanted to take me to in the bottom underground level, and though we missed it yesterday, we were able to go today. She was so… Continue reading Charcoal Roasted TieGuanYin Latte (炭焙鐵觀音鮮奶拿鐵) – Rose House / TaoTao Tea
My grandma and I went to Ding Tai Fung at Taipei 101 this morning. Aside from an amazing lunch, apparently the main reason she wanted to go to that location was because she wanted me to try a boba place over there. After eating and doing some snack shopping and waiting at the stop for… Continue reading Chilai Oolong Tea Latte (琥珀烏龍拿鐵) – Truedan
Happy (American?) National Boba Day! Today’s my first full day in Taiwan! I went to get some traditional Taiwanese breakfast in the morning, and then on the way to dim sum for lunch, we took the Taiwan railway system so I could get a card and get a feel for the system (which is pretty… Continue reading Signature Red Tea Latte (招牌紅拿鐵) – A Nice Holiday
