The colors are so beautiful, like a painting — 7 must-try gradient drinks in Tainan

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The drink craze is still going strong, with more and more unique beverages popping up. Among them, gradient drinks have become one of the most sought-after beverages, resembling edible artworks that are perfect for photos and social media bragging.《ETtoday Eastday News Cloud》We’ve selected 7 Tainan-based cafes serving gradient drinks from the drink capital itself — come enjoy this visual feast.

▲ Ho Swing Café. (Photo / mimi Han)

1. Ho Swing Café
Originally a small shop in Tainan’s Anping Evening Market, Ho Swing Café now has its own storefront, yet it remains committed to maintaining its high quality. Their signature offering is fancy specialty coffee, including the “Mei? Latte,” which not only features wild berries but also offers a rose-infused aroma layered over classic coffee notes — a harmonious blend of multiple flavors. They also serve other gradient specials like the Hulk Latte. Come savor the coffee and admire the beauty of these layered drinks.

Address: No. 813, Section 1, Anzhong Road, Annan District, Tainan City
Phone: (06)247-5321
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00–20:00

▲ Good Food Space. (Photo / Screenshot from Good Food Space’s official Facebook page)Good Food Space Official Facebook Page）

2. Good Food Space
Following their previously launched “Yaya Watermelon Juice” full of family warmth, Good Food Space has recently introduced a new product: Pineapple Watermelon Slush. Made with fresh pineapples from Guanmiao and Yaya watermelon, this refreshing slush features a red-and-yellow gradient that looks as warm and inviting as a Tainan sunset. The digestion-friendly pineapple pairs perfectly with cooling watermelon — a true summer essential.

Address: No. 106, Section 2, Minquan Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Phone: (06)220-3255
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 (Tuesday opens at 11:00); Saturday to Sunday, 08:30–18:00

▲ Cheer Up Café. (Photo / Provided by Junkies Cheer Up Café)

3. Cheer Up Café
Come get pumped up at Cheer Up Café in Tainan, where bubble drinks are the star. They offer four types of beverages: Little Soda, Little Flavored Soda, Ice Smoothies, and Secret Blends. The owner especially recommends the following: their fruit bubble drinks are made with freshly sliced fruits for the day — sweet, crisp, and an amazing combo with the bubbles. For smoothie ices, try the Blueberry Captain, which gets its vibrant layered look from a generous amount of yogurt, plus the sweet-tart combo of blueberries and cranberries in a stunning presentation — it’s their top-selling smoothie ice. Another hit is the Mung Bean Milk, made with homemade mung bean paste and fresh milk — no added water, and a big seller. The Little Flavored Soda series comes in bright, playful colors thanks to Heineken-based gradients, creating a dreamy effect. With all these fruit-infused, gradient bubble drinks, you simply can’t miss this place.

Address: No. 12, Lane 4, Kunshan Street, Yongkang District, Tainan City (Turn left inside the lane behind McDonald’s and 85°C on Dawan Road)
Phone: (06)271-5139
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00–20:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

▲ Genki Juice. (Photo / Reporter Huang Shengmin)

4. Genki Juice
When talking about gradient juices in Tainan, how could we not mention Genki Juice? They mix various freshly blended juices to create layered effects with a spectrum of dreamy colors. Their drink names are also uniquely creative — for example, “Moonlight” is freshly squeezed grape juice; “Prairie Sunrise” is polyphenols with mango; “Longing” is red beans with fresh milk. With such imaginative names, customers should check the ingredients beforehand to make sure they’re getting their favorite flavor.

Address: No. 53, Anping Road, Anping District, Tainan City
Phone: (06)221-3875
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00–18:00

▲Findchun Cultural & Creative Canteen. (Photo / Screenshot fromFindchun’s fan page)

5. Findchun Cultural & Creative Canteen
Findchun Cultural & Creative Canteen is famous for its “Mouthwash” drink. The unique mouthwash bottle has even been dubbed by netizens as a drinkable mouthwash. The shop displays daily limited-edition drinks on signs, so the offerings may vary each visit. In addition to gradient brown sugar milk and matcha milk, customers can also try pearl tapioca in the sea, or the all-blue bubble drink made with 7UP that looks just like real mouthwash — the "pearls" inside are actually yogurt balls, offering a completely different texture from regular boba. Want to try a unique beverage? Come to Findchun and give it a shot.

Address: No. 1, Lane 45, Heping St., Xinhua District, Tainan City
Phone: 0927-857603
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00–18:00

▲Zhenxin Restaurant. (Photo / Provided by Zhenxin Restaurant)

6. Zhenxin Restaurant
Zhenxin Restaurant is a cultural and creative eatery located in Xinhua District, Tainan. Their signature Lotion Coffee is made with fresh milk and freshly brewed coffee, with no unhealthy additives. Other options include Lotion Ovaltine, Lotion Black Tea, and Lotion Cocoa, allowing non-coffee drinkers to enjoy the “lotion-drinking” experience. Be sure to shake well before drinking to mix the milk and beverage thoroughly for optimal flavor, though the unperturbed gradient look is also quite a sight.

Address: Nos. 23 & 25, Heping St., Xinhua District, Tainan City
Business hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00–18:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00–18:00

▲Cures Thirst. (Photo / Screenshot fromCures Thirst fan page)

7. Cures Thirst
You can’t miss this spot with the super unique name when it comes to gradient drinks. “Cures Thirst” has been a Tainan staple for 16 years, and its enduring popularity is thanks to its wide variety of special blended drinks. One standout is “Blue Sea and Sky,” featuring layers of dark blue, light blue, white, and yellow that stack beautifully. With blue curaçao, lemon lemonade, and green tea, the flavors blend surprisingly well and go down smoothly. Recently, the shop has also introduced a range of bulb-shaped drinks in various colors. This constant innovation has helped this creative tea shop carve out a niche in Tainan.

Address: No. 160, Kang Le Market, Section 1, Haian Rd., West Central District, Tainan City
Phone: (06)222-6901
Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00–23:00