The Beauty of Layered Colors – 6 Must-Try Gradient Drinks in Greater Taipei

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The gradient drink trend has not only swept through its birthplace in Tainan but is also gradually making its mark in the Greater Taipei area. Some drinks even showcase rainbows inside, leaving people amazed.ETtoday EBChas handpicked six gradient drink shops in Greater Taipei—don’t say all the good drinks are only in Tainan anymore!

▲ Cha Er Si Creative Tea Drinks. (Photo / Food Craving, Photo Capture)

1. Cha Er Si Creative Tea Drinks
If you’re going to try gradient drinks, you can’t miss butterfly pea flowers. They are tropical plants known for their butterfly-like blossoms. Recently, their rich anthocyanins have been used in beverages to create stunning natural gradients. Located in Tamsui, Cha Er Si has joined the gradient trend, offering three drinks: Fresh Lemon Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Butterfly Pea Flower Milk Tea, and Butterfly Pea Flower Sparkling Drink. Each drink boasts a painterly layered effect—don’t forget to snap a photo before drinking and make your friends jealous.

Address: No. 216, Zhongjian St., Tamsui District, New Taipei City (Bus stops: Bei Tamsui, New Taipei Tamsui)
Phone: (02) 2625-6669
Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00
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▲ Tai Zan Le. (Photo / Provided by Thai Like Tea Handmade Thai Drinks)

2. Tai Zan Le
Tai Zan Le started offering gradient butterfly pea flower drinks back in April 2015. Currently, they serve three butterfly pea flower beverages: the pink-and-purple “Butterfly Pea Flower Lemon Iced Tea” with romantic gradient hues, the “Butterfly Pea Flower Milk Tea” made with fresh milk and butterfly pea flowers—where shaking blends the blue gradually into a soft pink-blue gradient—and the newly launched “Love in Siam,” a butterfly pea flower coconut jelly drink combining coconut juice, butterfly pea flowers, and cherries. It’s bursting with Thai flavor and dreamy aesthetics.

Address: No. 37, Section 5, Civic Blvd., Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 0988-568-911
Hours: Daily 18:00–02:00 (until 03:00 on Saturdays)
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▲ Hua Tian Fruit Room. (Photo / Provided by netizen Luo Weiru, no reproductions please to avoid copyright issues)

3. Hua Tian Fruit Room
When talking about gradient drinks in Taipei, you can’t skip Hua Tian Fruit Room. This Japanese-style hipster fresh juice shop uses various fruits to create beautiful gradients. The aesthetic appeal of their drinks attracts many visitors. Their menu even uses color codes to show the actual shade of each drink, ensuring there are no big surprises. Their “Starry Blueberry Slushie” combines blueberries, cranberries, and oranges to produce a clash of purple and red that blends into vibrant colors—perfect for photos.

Address: No. 40, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2711-0234
Hours: Daily 12:00–21:00
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▲ Rainbow Slushie. (Photo / From theRainbow Slushie Fan Page)

4. Rainbow Slush
Located in Tamsui, the Rainbow Slush lives up to its name with an eye-catching, vibrantly layered appearance. This colorful drink consists of four distinct slush layers: blue Sprite, green kiwi, yellow passion fruit, and red strawberry. Stacked one on top of the other, the layers create a visual illusion similar to building blocks, offering a unique taste experience with every sip. The shop introduced the rainbow slush after being inspired by a Korean drama, allowing customers to enjoy this trendy drink without having to visit Korea—truly a thoughtful touch.

Address: No. 3, Lane 28, Yingzhuan Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Phone: (02)2629-7441
Business Hours: Daily 12:00–23:00
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▲One More. (Photo /One More Facebook Fanpageprovided)

5.One More
One More is a creative beverage shop that aims to break away from traditional drink flavors by offering multi-layered taste experiences. Visiting here feels like taking a trip around the world—the menu items are marked with small flags representing the origin of each specialty tea, making you feel like you’re abroad. For those craving a gradient drink, their Thai butterfly pea flower iced tea is a must-try. With its sweet and tangy flavors bursting in your mouth, it’s incredibly refreshing. Come to One More and take a flavorful journey around the globe.

Address: No. 72-16, Yanji Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: (02)8772-1032
Business Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30
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▲Tea Break Café. (Photo / Provided by Tea Break Café, same for the following)

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