Journey Through Taiwan's Tapioca: A Review of KUNG FU TEA's Brown Sugar Milk in Taipei's Ximending
Brown Sugar Pearl with Fresh Milk (M size)
TaiwanTaipei Ximending Kung Fu Tea Ximending Store
- Food Travel Log
- KUNG FU TEA: The Starbucks of the Bubble Tea World! With over 300 stores across the United States, KUNG FU TEA is a powerhouse in the bubble tea industry. Although their brown sugar milk falls slightly short compared to other stores, they manage to survive in the highly competitive Taipei market thanks to collaborations with famous characters and a diverse menu. As I reach my third cup, I find myself pondering how to manage both my time and stomach during this trip.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 65 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/2/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Tapioca (pearls) originally comes from the root of the South American cassava plant and became popular in Taichung City in the 1980s as "bubble tea" after being brought to Taiwan. Tapioca milk tea made with brown sugar creates a unique sweetness and richness by soaking tapioca in aromatic brown sugar syrup. Amidst this, Kung Fu Tea stands strong even in the competitive Ximending area with its extensive menu and unique collaborations with pop culture. Nonetheless, the author, who drinks as many as three cups of tapioca each time they visit Taiwan, possesses an adventurous spirit challenging the limits of their stomach. However, starting to self-reflect on their stomach during the journey might suggest that the next "real" Kung Fu training should begin with dialogues with the stomach.
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