Taiwanese drinks go viral abroad, entering Japan’s top six beverage brands

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taiwanese bubble tea is internationally renowned and loved by Japanese tourists, with many brands opening branches in Japan. Below is a list of six Taiwanese bubble tea brands that have expanded to Japan. Besides being hugely popular in Taiwan, they are also extremely trendy in Japan, with some Japanese tourists even saying it makes them want to visit Taiwan.

1. i-Pei Fruit Tea
The rapidly rising i-Pei Fruit Tea emphasizes its Made-in-Taiwan (MIT) origin and features a Japanese-style minimalist interior, attracting many visitors. In addition to being available in mainland China, Manila, Canada, and other places, i-Pei has also opened its first branch in Tokyo.

2. Chatime
From the beginning, Chatime adopted an overseas-focused strategy. With globally standardized and consistently high quality, it has won worldwide popularity. It now spans Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, operating in over 33 regions and countries across more than 90 cities.

3. Spring Tea House
With a history of over 30 years, Spring Tea House combines innovation with Taiwanese-style bubble tea culture and is credited with inventing the world’s first pearl milk tea. It is an indispensable brand in promoting Taiwanese bubble tea and currently has 11 branches in Japan, beloved by the Japanese.

4. Ten Ren Tea
Aiming to build a global tea empire, Ten Ren Tea has a presence in China, Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and other countries. Beyond tea and F&B, it has also diversified into various other product lines.