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There is no doubt that Taiwanese bubble tea is truly a specialty drink that every tourist loves. Where to go to enjoy “authentic” bubble tea in Taiwan? Find the answer with Klook! Now, let’s check out best bubble tea in Taiwan with 13 famous bubble tea in Taiwan, popular bubble tea in Taiwan as below!

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Bubble tea, must try in Taiwan | most popular bubble tea in taiwan
Taiwan bubble milk tea
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Taiwan bubble milk tea
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Taiwanese bubble tea has become a popular drink around the world (including Vietnam). However, enjoying this specialty in its “fatherland” is still a one-of-a-kind experience. The rich flavor of milk mixed with the aroma of black tea and gentle sweetness will make you remember it forever! Let’s explore the most famous and best bubble tea brands in Taiwan, the brands that have been conquering the tastes of millions of people across five continents.

Chun Shui Tang (#best bubble tea in taiwan)

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Chun Shui Tang bubble tea in Taichung, Taiwan | most popular bubble tea in taiwan

Where is the origin of the “national” pearl bubble tea? The answer is Chun Shui Tang, a long-standing and famous Taiwanese tea brand. With a wealth of experience and his own know-how, Chun Shui Tang has created delicious cups of pearl bubble tea, rich in traditional flavor, considered the standard of Taiwanese pearl bubble tea.

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Chung Shui Tang – A favorite place for milk tea lovers. Credit: balovadeplao
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Chun Shui Tang bubble tea in Taichung, Taiwan | most popular bubble tea in taiwan

Not only famous for its original pearl bubble tea, Chun Shui Tang also offers many other unique flavors, from Tieguanyin bubble tea to Oolong bubble tea.

Fun Fact: Who Invented Taiwanese bubble Tea?

Chun Shui Tang - the origin of Pearl Milk Tea
Chun Shui Tang – the origin of Pearl Bubble Milk Tea

The exact origin of pearl bubble tea is still unclear, but the two most popular stories originate from Taiwan. The first story concerns Chun Shui Tang tea shop in Taichung, where founder Liu Han-Chieh introduced the idea of ​​serving cold tea, and Lin Hsiu Hui, the company’s product development manager, was is said to have created the first cup of bubble milk tea in 1988. The second story comes from Hanlin Tea House in Tainan, where owner Tu Tsong-he is said to have created the drink in 1986.

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Traditional Buble Milk Tea, must eat in Taichung. | most popular bubble tea in taiwan

Whatever the true origin, there’s no denying that bubble tea has become a global cultural phenomenon. The birth of National Bubble Tea Day (April 30) in 2018 is a testament to the popularity and influence of this “addictive” drink.

Hanlin Tea House (#most popular bubble tea in taiwan)

Hanlin Tea Room
Hanlin Tea Room | most popular bubble tea in taiwan 

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From the first days, Hanlin Tea House has not only been a place to enjoy milk tea but also a space to experience Taiwanese tea culture. With a cozy and luxurious space, Hanlin Tea House brings wonderful tea experiences, combining tradition and modernity. The diverse menu with many unique teas and toppings such as black sugar pearls, fruit jelly, pudding,… will satisfy any bubble tea fan.

Taiwan Milk Tea at Hanlin
Taiwan Milk Tea at Hanlin | most popular bubble tea in taiwan
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Ten Ren’s Tea

As one of the oldest tea brands in Taiwan, Ten Ren’s Tea has affirmed its position with high quality tea products. Not only stopping at traditional teas, Ten Ren’s Tea also conquers young people with unique pearl milk tea varieties.

Tenren’s Ximending milk tea
Tenren’s Ximending milk tea | most popular bubble tea in taiwan

Combining premium tea leaves and delicious chewy pearls, Ten Ren’s Tea bubble milk tea brings a harmonious flavor, both traditional and modern. If you are a tea lover and want to explore the unique combination of tea and pearls, Ten Ren’s Tea is an option not to be missed.

TENREN’S TEA | most popular bubble tea in taiwan
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MaoKong Bubble Tea

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Maochi Tea at Xingtian Temple Station

MaoKong bubble tea shop is located near Xingtian Temple, impressing with its small and cute appearance. Coming to MaoKong, you will experience unique and creative bubble tea flavors, from classics such as pearl milk tea, oolong milk tea to unique creations such as macchiato cream cheese milk tea, egg ice cream tea. Not only that, MaoKong also pays special attention to the quality and freshness of toppings, from chewy and crispy tapioca pearls to fresh fruit jelly.

R&B Tea Shop – Taiwanese Rogue Cha

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Ruguo at Shipai Station

Have you tried grapefruit flavored bubble milk tea? If not, you must definitely visit Ruguo when you come to Taipei. This beautiful little shop is located near Shipai MRT station, specializing in fresh fruit teas, especially grapefruit tea. The grapefruit here is carefully selected, ensuring sweetness and succulence. When combined with green tea or black tea, it creates a unique flavor, both cool and sweet. In addition to grapefruit tea, Ruguo also has many other fruit teas such as grape tea, passion fruit tea, mango tea…

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R&B Tea Shop – Taiwanese Rogue Cha

  • Address: No. 43, Yumin 1st Road, Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan.
  • How to get there: Walk 5 minutes from exit 1 of Shipai station on the subway red line

Guiji Milk Tea Near Taipei Fuzhong Station

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Guiji at Fuzhong Station

After walking around the bustling Fuzhong area, do you want to find a refreshing Taiwanese drink? Come visit Guiji, a famous bubble tea brand with a rich menu and unique flavors. Just a few minutes’ walk from Fuzhong Station Exit 1, Guiji is the ideal stop to recharge your energy after a long day of exploring.

Guiji is famous for its delicious pearl milk teas, made from fresh and quality ingredients. In addition, you can also try typical fruit teas such as passion fruit tea, mango tea, lychee tea… In particular, the creamy milk oolong tea with its elegant aroma and rich taste will make you fall in love with it.

Guiji Milk Tea Near Taipei Fuzhong Station

  • Address: No. 71, Section 1, Nam A Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, 22060.
  • Access: 8 minutes walk from Fuzhong station exit 1 on the metro blue line.

50嵐 Milk Tea Shop – Fiftea Taiwan

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If you are looking for a Taiwanese milk tea brand that is both delicious and cheap, 50 Lan is the perfect choice. With consistent quality and reasonable prices, 50 Lan has become one of the most loved bubble tea brands in Taiwan. 50 Lan’s menu is not too diverse, focusing on traditional flavors such as milk tea and green tea, but there are still unique creations such as Four Seasons Spring milk tea.

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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice (CoCo都可)

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With more than 4,500 stores worldwide, CoCo is one of the largest milk tea chains in the world. CoCo brings a diverse world of milk tea with hundreds of different flavors and toppings. From classic dishes such as pearl milk tea, chocolate milk tea to unique creations such as taro milk tea, egg pudding milk tea, CoCo always knows how to innovate and please customers.

Taiwanese Milk Tea TP Tea (茶湯會)

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TP Tea is a name not to be missed for trendy milk tea lovers. Using premium tea leaves and combining with fresh ingredients, TP Tea brings cups of milk tea that are not only delicious but also good for your health. In particular, Tieguanyin milk tea with its elegant aroma and mild sweetness is one of the “best-sellers” of this brand.

Yi Fang Tea

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With colorful fruit tea cups and fresh flavors, Yi Fang Tea has quickly won the hearts of young people. In particular, the shop’s signature fruit tea is the perfect combination of the cool taste of tea, the natural sweetness of fresh fruit and the crunchiness of tapioca pearls.

Gong Cha Taiwan

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At Gong Cha, every cup of milk tea is a work of art. With a rich and diverse menu, you can customize everything from tea type, sweetness level, to favorite toppings. Do you like rich or cool milk tea? Do you like traditional tapioca pearls or rich pudding? Be creative and discover your own unique milk tea flavor!

Sharetea

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“Sharing the joy of milk tea” is the message that Sharetea wants to convey to customers. With a cozy and friendly space, Sharetea is the ideal place to meet friends, chat and enjoy delicious cups of milk tea. Sharetea not only has classic milk tea dishes but also continuously creates new flavors to meet all customer preferences.

Le Phare

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Not following the traditional path, Le Phare always explores and innovates to bring unique milk tea experiences. Premium ingredients are delicately combined, creating unique, unforgettable flavors. Whether you are a longtime milk tea fan or just starting to explore this world, Le Phare will make you admire and enjoy.

These Taiwanese milk tea brands are ready to “take over” every corner of the world. From rich traditional flavors to unique variations, each brand brings its own story and experience.

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