Colorful and Dreamy: Six Must-Try Gradient Drinks Across Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

This summer’s hottest drink trend is undoubtedly the colorful array of gradient beverages. Some use the natural blue of plants like butterfly pea flowers, paired with milk or black tea, to create beautiful layered colors. Others mix various fruit and vegetable juices in different hues to craft delicious and healthy natural drinks. Our editors have selected six popular gradient drink spots across Taiwan—grab one and join this season’s trendy wave.

1. Thai Like Tea

Aside from serving authentic Thai milk tea, Thai Like Tea also crafts dreamy gradient drinks using the natural plant butterfly pea flower. By combining it with different juices, they achieve vibrant layered colors. Not only do you get a rich taste of Thailand, but the visual experience is simply magical.

Thai Like Tea
Address: No. 37, Section 5, Civic Boulevard, Songshan District, Taipei City
Address: No. 34, Lane 167, Suiyuan 1st Street, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City

2. Guava Juice Ba La Ba

The popular Guava Juice Ba La Ba at Zhongyuan Night Market layers two fresh juices of different densities in a clear bottle to create a two-tone gradient. It’s not only visually appealing but also healthy and delicious—ever since its launch, it’s been an instant hit, drawing long lines every day.

Guava Juice Ba La Ba
Address: No. 2, Daren 3rd Street, Zhongli City, Taoyuan County
 

3. Taiwan Leimon

Taiwan Leimon uses non-toxic lemons delivered straight from their place of origin and non-toxic butterfly pea flowers from Yilan to craft gradient drinks with local Taiwanese healthy ingredients. This popular drink spot in Taichung supports Taiwan’s small farmers and offers customers the healthiest organic beverages.

Taiwan Leimon
Address: No. 321, Section 2, Henan Road, Xitun District, Taichung City

4. Genki Juice 元气果汁

This beloved juice shop from Tainan wows the Southern Taiwan crowd with its colorful juice combinations. When it’s open, the lineup outside the store is always packed. Using natural juices and creative pairings, it delivers surprisingly delicious flavors.

Genki Juice 元气果汁
Address: No. 53, Anping Road, Anping District, Tainan City