Survey on the World’s Best-Tasting Drinks – The #1 Is Actually...

Reporter Hsiao Wan-ning / Comprehensive Report

Taiwan’s bubble tea is almost world-famous. Recently, CNN conducted a survey on the most delicious drinks in the world, and bubble tea made the list. Other beverages such as coffee, cola, juice, and beer also ranked highly. Beyond that, let’s take a look at what other drinks made the list—and the #1 spot is sure to surprise you!

▲ Can you guess what the world’s best-tasting drink is? (Photo / Screenshot from the internet)

18.Bubble Tea – Taiwan
Tiny black tapioca pearls soaked in black tea with creamer or milk—just one sip cools you down on a hot day. Bubble tea is not only loved by Taiwanese people but also popular across Asia and has become a craze in Europe and America!

17.Fig Wine – Russia
A strong liquor made from grapes and figs, diluted to a milky white color and known as “lion’s milk.” It’s mainly an aperitif with a faint licorice flavor and has become a very popular drink in Russia.

16.Milk – Global
Milk around the world remains one of the timeless favorite beverages. Many drinks even use milk for flavoring, such as milk tea and coffee. It’s also a common breakfast choice.

15.Gatorade Non-Carbonated Sports Drink – USA
This is a sports drink with about 75% market share in the United States. It’s not yet available in Taiwan. In addition to the drink itself, there’s also a powdered version that can be mixed. However, although it’s a sports drink, it’s still a beverage—drinking too much can still lead to weight gain.

14.Eggnog – UK
A key festive drink during Christmas in the UK, eggnog isn’t actually much of an alcoholic drink. It contains eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other calorie-heavy ingredients. Around Christmas each year, Starbucks also launches coffee drinks inspired by eggnog.

13.Cocktail – USA
Summer beach cocktails made with vodka, orange juice, cranberry, and more are sweet, sour, colorful, and thirst-quenching. For those sunbathing on the beach, it’s an unforgettable drink.

12.Coconut Ice – Indonesia
A very popular refreshing drink for kids in Indonesia, made with coconut milk and three-colored sweets. It’s sweet without being cloying and very cooling.

11.Liquor – Global
Although white wine may not be the most delicious drink in the world, it might have the most loyal fans. Someone once paid $117,000 to rent a safety deposit box just to protect a bottle of wine.

10.Lemonade – Egypt
Simple lemon, water, and sugar create a refreshing taste for the whole summer. Historical records show that Egyptians knew about this drink 1,500 years ago, and it can also help soothe stomach discomfort.

9.Sake – Japan
Sake is one of Japan’s traditional drinks, made from rice, koji, and water, with an alcohol content of about 15%, slightly lower than that of wine.

8.Anise Liqueur – Paris
Though not as strong as absinthe (commonly known as “weed liquor”), anise liqueur has a delicate fragrance and lingering aftertaste, and is recognized as one of France’s representative alcoholic beverages.

7. Blood Red Cocktail – Spain
A wine made with red wine and fruits, it has a great and appealing taste. Mixed with brandy, soda, syrup, ice cubes, and more, it’s sweet with a fruity aroma.

6.Red Wine – Global
The color of red wine mainly comes from anthocyanins in grape skins. Since grape skins are involved in the fermentation process, red wine has higher health benefits compared to white wine. Research has shown that moderate consumption of red wine can be good for health, partly because the skins contain polyphenols such as catechins and resveratrol, which may help reduce the risk of cancer.

5.Juice — USA
Juice is popular all over the world. This beverage was first introduced in 1915, initially primarily in orange flavor, and later various other fruit juices were developed.

4.Beer — Global
Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world. Many historical documents mention beer, and it is said that even the Code of Hammurabi contains laws related to beer.

3.Coffee — Ethiopia
It is said that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia and is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Many people feel off without having a cup in the morning.

2.Coca-Cola — USA
Originally invented by a pharmacist as a remedy for headaches, it later incorporated lemon and vanilla flavors to develop various taste profiles, making it one of the most popular carbonated drinks in the world.

1. Water — Global
No matter what you drink, in the end you can’t live without water. It is one of the most basic necessities for human survival. In summer, just add a few ice cubes, and it becomes both refreshing and thirst-quenching.