10 Must-Try Bubble Teas In Taipei – 50 Lan, Chen San Ding, Chun Shui Tang And Other Boba Tea Goodness
Feature - Food Guide, Food - Taiwanese, Overseas - Taipei
July 17, 2018
It will be a travesty to leave Taipei without trying a cup of bubble tea, or maybe more. Bubble tea… the name itself is refreshing. The flavorful milky drink, the fragrance of the tea leaves, right amount of fruity zest, and those chewy tapioca pearls. Once upon a time, it would seem weird to find edible balls within a drink, but the Taiwanese have made it possible. It won’t be wrong to call the famous Taiwanese tea the national drink of the country. Taipei, popular for its delicious street food and vibrant nightlife, has plenty of spots where......
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