Today my family is staying one night in Sendai! After a whole day of eating Sendai foods and specialties, we did some late night food shopping in the basement of a department store near our hotel, and stumbled upon Bull Pulu. We saw it advertising boba, and after we finished our shopping, we circled back… Continue reading Houjicha Milk Tea (ほうじ茶ミルクティー) – Bull Pulu
I’m in Tokyo with my family! Today we’re in Ginza to do some last minute Tokyo shopping for my mom, as it’s our last full day in Tokyo. Before they came, I remember my mom saying she didn’t want any boba in Japan, but here we are…it’s also super hot, so a refreshing drink hits… Continue reading Jasmine Milk Tea (ジャズミンミルクティー) – Truedan
Today I went to my first pride parade in Otaru! I initially went by myself, but ended up seeing a few friends at the parade and hung out with them earlier in the day. After separating, I went off to go eat on my own, and of course needed boba for the way back. My… Continue reading Tapioca Royal Milk Tea (タピオカもちもち黒糖ロイヤルミルクティ) – Mister Donut
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
