They drank it and wanted to visit Taiwan — the viral drink loved most by Japanese tourists

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team Compilation & Reporting

Taiwan often amazes the world with its food and snacks, and among them, bubble tea is a must-have for everyone. Not only do locals love it, but even foreign tourists are fans, with some even opening branches overseas. The Taiwanese bubble tea brand “Diagonal Alley” focuses on beverage aesthetics. It carefully selects and thoughtfully roasts tea leaves, even boiling cane sugar daily. Moreover, it emphasizes the visual and aesthetic design of the drinks themselves — so much so that even Japanese visitors have praised it, saying they want to visit Taiwan after drinking it.

Diagonal Alley is very strict about selecting, harvesting fresh leaves, and roasting tea, ensuring each cup has a unique flavor and aroma through the interplay of ingredients. The sugar used is natural, carefully selected single-origin cane sugar, boiled daily in large pots to bring out the most authentic molasses flavor — giving each sip a sweet yet not cloying taste. In addition, brown sugar is also boiled every day, stirred continuously to enhance the smooth integration of the syrup with the tapioca pearls, delivering a sweet and chewy experience without being greasy.