Only retro cafes in Xinhua serve purple-blue butterfly pea flower honey toast.

▲ The only “Butterfly Pea Flower Toast” in Taiwan. (Photo/Screen capture fromXinhua Old Street CoffeeFacebook page, the same below.)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

This year has seen an explosion of butterfly pea flower drinks across Taiwan, with many places joining the trend. But this nostalgic cafe in Xinhua District, Tainan, has long been using this secret ingredient in their dishes. In addition to their eye-catching “Butterfly Pea Flower Soda,” they’ve also created a stunning purple-blue“Butterfly Pea Flower Toast”, drizzled with sweet honey, making it a simple yet delicious treat.

▲ The “Butterfly Pea Flower Toast” topped with honey is simple but delicious (left), while the dough takes on a vibrant purple-blue coat after the addition of butterfly pea flower juice (right).

The exclusive “Butterfly Pea Flower Toast” is made by adding fresh butterfly pea flower juice to the dough. After repeated kneading, the dough is dyed a beautiful purple-blue like putting on a new coat. It then goes into the oven, and after some time, when it takes on the shape of toast and emits a subtle aroma, golden honey is gently poured over. The sweet taste combines with the soft yet crispy texture of the toast, resulting in this mouthwatering creative treat.

▲ Butterfly Pea Flower Soda is only available for dine-in and comes in two flavors: Romantic Blue Soda and Dreamy Purple Soda.

As for the “Butterfly Pea Flower Soda,” the shop uses the same method by pouring brewed butterfly pea flower juice into carbonated water, creating a popular drink today. It comes in two flavors: Romantic Blue Soda and Dreamy Purple Soda. Compared to the blue version, the purple soda is mixed with a bit of lemon juice, giving it a slightly tangy taste. It’s recommended for those who usually don’t prefer sweet drinks.

▲ Xinhua Old Street Coffee has a strong nostalgic vibe, as if you’ve stepped back in time.

Xinhua Old Street Coffee has a rich retro feel, with yellowed old photos adorning the walls, telling the story of a bygone era. While staying at the cafe, it’s like immersing yourself in a historical current. Many netizens have also mentioned that the owner is very friendly and often shares local stories with customers, which is quite entertaining.

Xinhua Old Street Coffee
No. 421, Zhongzheng Road, Xinhua District, Tainan City
Tel: 06 5909800