Drinking it makes you want to visit Taiwan — Japan’s top trending beverage

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taiwan often amazes the world with its food and snacks, and among them, bubble tea is a must-have drink for locals. Not only loved by residents, but also cherished by international tourists, some even have opened branches overseas. Taiwan’s bubble tea brand “Diagonal Alley” focuses on beverage aesthetics — not only carefully selecting and roasting tea leaves, but also boiling cane sugar daily. Moreover, it emphasizes the design beauty and overall visual appeal of the drinks, earning high praise from Japanese visitors who say they want to visit Taiwan after trying them.

Diagonal Alley is very strict about the selection, freshness, and roasting of its tea leaves. The interplay of ingredients in each drink gives every cup of tea a unique flavor and aroma. Sugar is made from natural, carefully selected single-origin cane sugar, boiled daily in large pots to deliver the most authentic molasses taste, providing a sweet yet not cloying mouthfeel. In addition, brown sugar is also boiled daily, stirred continuously to enhance the fusion between the syrup and the tapioca pearls, resulting in a sweet and chewy taste that isn't overly rich.