By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Besides the dreamy, colorful hand-shaken drinks, those packed to the brim with toppings are also highly appealing. Not only do they offer a rich texture, but they also make for eye-catching photos. Here are three trending hand-shaken drink spots—let’s dive into the world of bold, flavorful beverages together！
1. Yihu Chun – Traditional Brown Sugar Ice
Yihu Chun’s Signature Mixed Tapioca Balls (Photo / Yihu Chun)
Just looking at this drink overloaded with toppings is satisfying enough！ This “Signature Mixed Tapioca Balls” is packed with brown sugar tapioca balls, vermicelli, small taro balls, and love jade mountain tapioca balls, filling the cup to the max—super generous！ Located in Zhongyuan Night Market, Yihu Chun uses ingredients cooked fresh daily and never serves leftovers from the previous day. With every sip, you’ll enjoy Q弹 (chewy), bouncy tapioca balls, vermicelli, and small taro balls, along with a huge sense of fulfillment！ On a hot and humid summer day, nothing beats a richly topped brown sugar ice.
【Info】
Yihu Chun – Traditional Brown Sugar Ice
Address: No. 96, Rixin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business Hours: 14:00 until sold out
2. KAO CUP Coffee
KAO CUP Coffee’s newly launched handmade popcorn series drinks (Photo / KAO CUP Coffee)
Even a hipster vibe can be bold and textured！ KAO CUP Coffee is a café with an artsy, minimalist industrial interior, offering a variety of coffee drinks as well as signature canned KAO CUP milk tea and soufflé pancakes. Recently, they introduced new products that combine coffee, milk tea, and other beverages with handmade popcorn, creating three flavors: “Original Caramel X KAO CUP Milk Tea,” “Uji Matcha Toffee X Matcha Latte,” and “Truffle Chocolate Toffee X Cappuccino.” The sweet handmade popcorn adds flavor and texture to the smooth drinks, providing a treat for both the taste buds and the eyes！
【Info】
KAO CUP Coffee
Museum of Fine Arts Branch
Address: No. 187, Qinghai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07 5226987
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00–19:00 (last order at 18:00)
Nanzhi Branch
Address: No. 19, Dehui Road, Nanzhi District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07 3652198
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last order at 17:00)
3. Xianminglou
Xianminglou is a popular local hand-shaken drink shop in Yonghe (Photo / Xianminglou)
Xianminglou is a beloved, locally famous hand-shaken drink shop in Yonghe. “Generous with ingredients” is the impression many have of them. Their drinks focus on freshness and health, using fresh fruit and handmade boiled sugar. Another unique feature is that besides basic toppings like pearls, coconut jelly, grass jelly, and love jade, they also include handmade cheese and vermicelli, making for a very hearty drink！ Popular drinks at the shop include “Coffee Latte,” “Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Green Tea,” and “Vermicelli Milk Tea.” Recently, Xianminglou also opened a branch in Taipei’s Shida Night Market. Friends in Taipei should definitely give it a try！
【Info】
Xianminglou
Yonghe Head Store：No. 247, Fuhe Road, Yonghe District, New Taipei City
Shida Branch：No. 106, Shida Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00–22:00
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