Take photos first, then drink up！ Taiwan’s Top 10 Most Unique and Popular Drinks

▲Purplehood specializes in healthy juices, giving drinks unique names based on their different characteristics. (Photo / from their fan page)PurplehoodFan page

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Taiwan is truly the “kingdom of beverages,” with many businesses entering the international market through hand-shaken drinks. Among them, “bubble tea” is a must-try for many foreign visitors to Taiwan. As a result, more and more people have developed unique drinks that differ from traditional hand-shaken beverages, even introducing a variety of creative bottle designs that make the drinks look like accessories. In addition to emphasizing quality, drinking has become a fashion statement, sparking a trend of taking photos with drinks. Today, let’s take a look at 10 unique drinks hidden around Taiwan.

1. Qili Bay Bubble Tea Cultural Museum – Light Bulb Milk Tea

▲Yilan’s super popular “Light Bulb Pearl Milk Tea” (Photo / from their fan page)Qili BayFan page

Located at Qili Bay Bubble Tea Cultural Museum in Su’ao, Yilan, the “Light Bulb Pearl Milk Tea” created a huge online trend during its trial operation phase. But do you think you can get it whenever you want? They only offer 80 limited servings per day. If you dine in, one light bulb milk tea comes with your meal. A single cup costs NT$88, but the cute light bulb cups are only available for consumption in the restaurant—you can’t take them away. Those who want to try it should call ahead to make a reservation.

Address: No. 23, Dingsiang Rd., Su’ao Township, Yilan County
Phone: 03-990-9966
Business Hours: 9:00–17:30

2. Zhang Sanfeng Ice Fire Polo Exclusive Store – Little Fresh Meat & Fairy Milk Tea

▲The visually striking Little Fresh Meat and Fairy Milk Tea. (Photo / from their fan page)Zhang Sanfeng Ice Fire Polo Exclusive StoreFan page

The instantly viral “Little Fresh Meat Milk Tea” is one of the drinks that draws long lines. Its uniquely muscular bottle paired with the water droplets that form when the cold drink warms up resembles sweat beads on a buff guy’s chest after a workout. Ladies, doesn’t it just look delicious? And gentlemen, don’t be disappointed—they’ve also launched the “Fairy Milk Tea” so you can enjoy something special too.

Address: No. 66, Zhengxing St., West Central District, Tainan City
Business Hours: 12:00 – 19:30

3. Zhai Handmade Baked Cold Drip Coffee

▲At first glance, this handmade roasted black coffee looks a bit like liquor. (Photo / from their fan page)Zhai Handmade Baked Cold Drip CoffeeFan page


▲Latte. (Photo / from their fan page)Zhai Handmade Baked Cold Drip CoffeeFan page

Many people might not know how to pronounce the name of this shop “Zhai.” It’s pronounced “zhāi.” This drink shop takes a culturally refined approach. Coffee lovers will know that handmade roasted black coffee has a very smooth taste, with bitterness giving way to sweetness—how could coffee enthusiasts not give it a try?

Address: No. 13, Lane 10, Alley 22, Lizhi St., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 0931-249-493
Business hours: 8:00 - 20:00

4.　Purplehood

▲Specializes in healthy blended juices. (Photo fromPurplehoodofficial fan page)

“Fruits are the most natural and healthy dyes.” This shop makes you feel like you’ve walked into an art supply store selling watercolor paints, but it’s actually a super healthy juice bar. They name their drinks based on the unique characteristics and health benefits of different fruits—for example, a blend of various juices that aid in weight loss is called “Bye Bye Chubby,” and there are also beauty-enhancing elixirs. Fashion-conscious women shouldn’t miss this place!

Address: 1F, No. 8, Lane 169, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da’an District
Phone: 02-2741-5828
Business hours: 0:00 - 22:00

5.　Tea Box Traveler’s Trading Company

▲A traveler’s trading company offering famous teas from around the world. (Photo / fromTea Box Traveler’s Trading Companyofficial fan page)

This place offers a wide selection of famous teas from around the globe, including those from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, and Sri Lanka—known as the “Isle of Tea.” They focus on natural and healthy tea products, and their elegant and refined packaging also makes them great gifts.

Address: No. 300, Zhongjian West Road, Douliu City
Phone: 05-532-1058
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:30

6.　XIE XIE TEA Thank You Tea

▲Features a minimalist and fashionable design. (Photo / fromXIE XIE TEAofficial fan page)


▲Its refined design has earned XIE XIE TEA the nickname “cosmetic tea.”

If you’re tired of large cups of hand-shaken tea, try the refined beverages at Thank You Tea. Their unique creations have even earned the nickname “cosmetic tea”—you can tell at a glance that these are drinks that combine quality and design. They’ve even been chosen as the official beverage for French fashion shows and the Venice Film Festival. It’s the fashionable choice to drink this!

Address: 2F, No. 166, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2713 5111
Business hours: 10:30 - 21:30

7.　Mapper Cafe

▲The adorable bear latte art is so cute you won’t want to drink it. (Photo / fromMapper Cafeofficial fan page)

Mapper Cafe, with its “Korean-style” theme, is a favorite among many women. But one must-try feature is their “Around the World Test Tube Coffee Set,” which features six flavors inspired by coffee cultures from around the globe—even though it’s Korean-inspired, you can travel the coffee world without leaving Taiwan. Isn’t that super appealing?

Address: 1F, No. 13, Lane 225, Minquan Road, West District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-2301-3485
Business hours: 10:00 - 19:00

8.　Zhenshin Restaurant

▲ Zhenshin Restaurant is famous for its “lotion” beverages. (Photo / from the fan page of Zhenshin Restaurant)Zhenshin RestaurantFan page)

This place goes for a “nostalgic Japanese-style” vibe, and their signature drinks are the once-trendy “lotion coffee, lotion cocoa” and other lotion-based beverages. The shop guarantees quality by using freshly brewed drinks paired with fresh milk every day. The resulting beverages not only taste great, but their layered colors are also stunning.

Address: No. 23, Lane 25, Heping St., Xinhua District
Phone: 06-590-0756
Business hours: 11:00 - 18:00

9.　Lang Cha (Wolf Tea)

▲ Lang Cha highlights the quality of its teas. (Photo / from the fan page of Lang Cha)Lang ChaFan page)

“A tea so good, it rolls off the tongue” is their main slogan. Most uniquely, the tea leaves are also placed inside the bottle, allowing you to fully enjoy the aroma of the tea as you drink. Especially notable is the design of the cold-brew bottles, which are highly stylish and also embody an eco-friendly, reusable concept.

Address: No. 23, Lane 8, Alley 36, Section 5, Minsheng E. Rd.
Phone: 0970-844-235

10.　Hao’s Laboratory

▲ The lab-themed design makes you feel like you’re in an actual laboratory. (Photo / from the fan page of Hao’s Laboratory)Hao’s LaboratoryFan page)

This name doesn’t sound like a drink shop at all, right? But it’s actually super hipster. Why is it called a laboratory? Because everything from the décor to the tableware is designed around the theme of “research,” such as serving drinks in test tubes, making the whole place look like a science lab experiment from your school days.

Address: 1F, No. 22, Lane 48, Wenzhou St., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2362 0723
Business hours: 12:00 - 21:00