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
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White Jade Au Lait (白玉歐蕾) – Kebuke
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
Osmanthus Oolong Latte (桂香烏龍那堤) – Hechalou
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
Charcoal Roasted TieGuanYin Latte (炭焙鐵觀音鮮奶拿鐵) – Rose House / TaoTao Tea
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
Chilai Oolong Tea Latte (琥珀烏龍拿鐵) – Truedan
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
Signature Red Tea Latte (招牌紅拿鐵) – A Nice Holiday
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
Green Milk Tea – 50嵐
I’m officially in Taiwan for Golden Week! After I met up with my grandma at her house (where I’ll be staying during my trip), I asked her if it was ok to go get boba, and even though apparently my dad didn’t want me too, my grandma indulged me and took me to go get… Continue reading Green Milk Tea – 50嵐
Tropical Fruits Slush (トロピカルな果実) – The Alley
My boyfriend is heading to Korea today, and I went along with him to drop him off at the airport. I was originally going to get a drink on the way home, but my boyfriend mentioned he wanted to get a drink on the way to the airport like we did the previous times, so… Continue reading Tropical Fruits Slush (トロピカルな果実) – The Alley
Kiwi Slush (香りと恋するキウイ) – The Alley
Back in Sapporo to pick up my boyfriend from his long Tokyo/Kyoto trip! We spent the night yesterday, and we’re getting boba for the way home obviously. The Alley has some current spring seasonals, so I wanted to see if there were any that looked promising. I was kind of thinking of going there anyway,… Continue reading Kiwi Slush (香りと恋するキウイ) – The Alley
Taiwan Fruit Teas – Dayung’s Tea
Ah, Dayung's. It was really more of a recent local find during my last year of college, but honestly it was a bit of a hidden gem (personally, anyway). The menu was pretty varied and large, the drinks were good quality, and the boba was quality too. It became one of my roomies' go-to spots,… Continue reading Taiwan Fruit Teas – Dayung’s Tea
