The Allure of Exquisite Tapioca Milk Tea at Taipei's Renowned Xing Fu Tang
Kofukudo's Tapioca Milk Tea
TaiwanTaipei Ximen Ding Happy Tea House
- Food Travel Log
- When you come to Taipei, Taiwan, make sure to visit Xing Fu Tang! Even after the boom has passed, it's a beloved spot that's continued to win hearts through its quality. This bubble milk tea is a standout with its piping hot tapioca at the bottom, creamy milk, and the punchy sweetness of caramelized brown sugar. However, is it just me, or has the sweetness been toned down compared to two years ago? Well, I guess when there's no competition, you tend to relax a bit. I'm on my fourth cup of the day, so I'm pretty relaxed myself!
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 120 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/2/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Happiness Tea's tapioca milk tea is a modern twist on Taiwan's traditional dessert culture, featuring a unique sweet and savory taste from Taiwanese brown sugar tapioca. Tapioca is made from starch extracted from cassava roots and its flavor is enhanced by slowly boiling it and soaking it in molasses. "Happiness Tea" was established in the 1990s and is renowned as a famous store popular among locals and tourists alike, often known for its long lines. By the way, the author reportedly drank four cups for comparison, though there's concern about whether their stomach held up during this examination. It seems they were glad the sweetness balanced out before any stomach issues arose, fortunately.
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