Location: Wanhua District, Taipei City
In the bustling area of Ximending, where there are countless beverage shops, it’s not easy to carve out a niche. This store is the luxurious version of Come Buy. Every cup of tea is freshly ground, brewed, and shaken right before you. It really looks cool. Of course, the price is not the usual Come Buy price—each cup is nearly a hundred NT dollars.
🌟 Guava Oolong, lightly sweetened and lightly iced
The menu is completely different from the usual drinks I buy. I was very confused when I saw the menu back then and didn’t know how to choose. But when I saw the rankings, I thought I’d give it a try. You can also choose to have it without any toppings. The entrance has a guava flavor, adding a fruity aroma to the oolong tea. The oolong tea uses freshly brewed tea, so it has a more fragrant tea aroma. It is very delicious. I would definitely want to stop and buy if I passed by. Although it is a bit more expensive, it is quite unique and tasty, highly recommended! 💪💪
[Foodholic Niko @ Taichung]
To conclude: It's tasty, but at this price, it's best to try it just once.
"Tea 3000" has been on my to-try list for a long time, but since there isn’t a location in Taipei, I had to order it while in Taichung with my friends!
Initially, I wanted to go to "Tea 3000 Taiwan Concept Store" to experience the fun of tea tasting, but it turned out to be under renovation, so I had to satisfy my cravings at "Tea 3000 Cloud Production."
"Tea 3000 Cloud Production" is a takeout shop for Tea 3000. I heard that it often gets really busy on weekends, but you can order online and pick up your drinks at your reserved time, which I think is quite friendly.
Not knowing what to order on my first visit, I chose from the recommended items and got the Pine Needle Thick Milk (no sugar, no ice) for $105.
The Pine Needle Thick Milk is made with pine needle green tea and thick milk, where the thick milk isn’t fresh milk but rather a blend made from milk powder or milk substitutes.
The pine needle green tea has a slight jasmine fragrance, making it a refreshing milk tea. Since it’s based on green tea, the milk flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
I think it’s good, but way too expensive; it's okay to try it once, but I probably won’t buy it again.
I also stole a sip of my friend’s King Pearl Milk Tea (no sugar, no ice) for $120.
It was quite good, but honestly, not very special. The pearls’ chewiness was average, leaning towards soft. To spend over a hundred dollars on this cup, I feel it’s really not necessary; other bubble tea shops have good drinks too.
It is said to be a memory for many people from Taichung.
An old-fashioned juice shop,
promoting juice that is made without water or sugar, just the natural original flavor,
friendly to students, a popular choice for a drink right after class.
I ordered a papaya milk with a friend,
$60 per cup, not exactly cheap, but it's said to be a must-try option.
Having actually tasted it, I felt: rich and substantial, worth it!
The sweetness of the fruit, the aroma of the fruit, the scent of the milk,
everything you expect is there, very simple, but truly high quality.
Even though this area isn't considered a bustling zone during weekends,
customers still keep coming in one after another,
the staff are almost constantly making one cup after another, hardly stopping.
I recommend everyone who comes to the area to grab a cup of genuine juice,
simple, healthy, and enjoy a glass of high-quality juice!
#Vegetarian
Environment
The traditional beverage shop does not have any special decorations; the storefront is adorned with rankings of drinks and seasonal limited edition beverages.
Food
📍 Mulberry Iced Tea 💰65
The base is green tea mixed with mulberries, creating a surprisingly refreshing taste with the slight sweetness of the mulberries. Topped off with a sprinkle of white tapioca for added texture.
📍 Mulberry Guava 💰60
The combination of mulberries and guava, paired with a hint of lemon juice, achieves a delightful balance of sweet and sour. The flavors blend well without clashing, and it’s quite nice.
📍 Sesame Jelly Slush 💰70
Sesame blended smoothly with Yi Mei fresh milk, poured into a cup containing one-third tea jelly. The rich sesame flavor is delightful and goes well with the tea jelly, pleasing both visually and in taste. If a hot drink were available, it would definitely be fantastic!
📍 Berry You’re Not Happy 💰65
The base is green tea, with frozen strawberries 🍓 and guava used as the fruits. The combination is surprisingly good and not overly sweet. This drink is highly recommended during the strawberry peak season. 👍
Parking
Both motorcycles 🛵 and cars 🚗 can be parked at the entrance of the shop.
Service
With so many unique and appealing options at the shop, it can be difficult to choose. Thankfully, the staff enthusiastically introduces the menu, and I got to try a special mulberry drink. 🥤
Payment Methods
Cash 💵
# Thirty Unending - Shida Store | Plum Jasmine Green Tea Food Review
Today I visited "Thirty Unending - Shida Store." This beverage shop has a simple yet stylish design, with eye-catching red brand elements. The overall space is clean and bright, instantly providing a comfortable and exquisite feeling. In such an environment, I chose the "Plum Jasmine Green Tea," and it certainly lived up to expectations, leaving a deep impression!
## Beverage Introduction | Plum Jasmine Green Tea
"Plum Jasmine Green Tea" is a special tea drink that flawlessly combines the slight sourness of plums with the refreshing flavor of jasmine green tea, making its taste truly remarkable:
### Flavor Characteristics
### Delicate Texture
With the first sip, the slight sour fruity aroma of the plum blossoms first, then slowly enveloped by the gentle aroma of jasmine green tea. The aftertaste is sweet and accompanied by a hint of floral fragrance that makes you unable to resist taking sip after sip.
### Suitable Occasions
## Store Introduction | Thirty Unending
The brand name "Thirty Unending" itself is poetic, with "Unending" symbolizing endless possibilities for beautiful things. With the core philosophy of "Delicious tea, savoring the fragrance of the world," it strives to cleverly combine traditional tea culture with modern creativity:
## Overall Rating
## Overall Impression
"Thirty Unending - Shida Store" is not only a chic beverage shop, but "Plum Jasmine Green Tea" is also a stunning special tea drink. It artfully intertwines the fruity aroma of plum with the elegance of jasmine green tea, providing not only a refreshing palate cleanser but also an ineffable poetic quality and flavor.
I sincerely recommend it to friends seeking refreshing tastes and cherishing flavor layers. Come to Thirty Unending, order a cup of "Plum Jasmine Green Tea," and I believe it will be a delightful surprise for your taste buds!
A red tea specialty store that originated in Taichung has managed to survive for quite some time in the competitive beverage scene of Gongguan!
This time, I ordered their signature red tea item, and personally, I think it tastes even better than I expected.
The tea is not too astringent, has a rich mouthfeel, and the aroma is sufficient. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves red tea! (And at just 35 NTD, it’s actually quite affordable!)
The staff’s service attitude is also good, and the food is served smoothly. They now support cashless payment methods, making it even more convenient.
I’ve seen many people online also recommending their drinks with white peach powder, so I’ll definitely give that a try next time!
🔅Actual visit date: 2024/11/30
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A shop from Taichung that is quite famous and considered new even now, specializing in the oolong series. I’m not particularly fond of bubble tea, but since someone treated me, I bought a recommended item that I heard was good.
▪️Light Oolong Fresh Milk L, lightly sweetened, hot - $60
Previously, I only had a few sips of others' drinks (mostly pure oolong series). I hadn’t seriously looked at the menu, but this was a must-try item recommended by a friend. It’s really smooth and delicious! The lightly sweetened hot version has just the right amount of sweetness but could be a little less sweet 😂. It’s light oolong, but you can definitely feel the oolong tea aroma, which I personally quite like!
Overall, it's a delicious bubble tea shop that makes you want to come back to try other items. That day was a weekend afternoon, and there were a lot of people (friends living nearby said it’s usually like this). Additionally, I quite like their logo; it fits well with the modern use of #hashtag vibes, haha.
🏳️🌈 Location 🧭
Located near the intersection of Section 2 of Zhongxing Road and Defang South Road in Dali District, Taichung City, across the street from Dong Dental Clinic.
There are usually scooters parked in front, and cars must be careful as they may need to park parallel. This area has heavy traffic, and while waiting for drinks, we noticed vehicles across the street getting ticketed.
🪑 About the overall atmosphere 🎡
There is only one blue sign on the side that is easy to find. The front has a blue sign saying "Dezheng," while the ordering counter is set back inside and features a large glass door. The interior has a white design scheme, and there is a wall inside with a "#" that is good for taking photos. Mobile payments are accepted.
💰 About the pricing 💰
Cheese milk cap spring oolong tea with oolong tea jelly, no sugar and ice $70; bringing your own eco-friendly cup = $65.
🍴 About the food ☕
There are three strengths of oolong tea. Considering it's already afternoon and the caffeine intake, I chose the lightest spring oolong. The spring oolong is mildly tasty, and the milk cap is rich with a cheese flavor, sweet and salty; the tea jelly is lightly delicious, with no chemical taste. The oolong at Dezheng, when made into a latte, lacks flavor; thus, I recommend ordering with the milk cap.
🤨 Conclusion ♥
Previously, I had no memorable experiences ordering lattes, but I realized ordering the milk cap was the right choice. The only downside of this place is that parking can be quite challenging.
Gui Ji Ming Pin was established in 2017, which makes it about seven years old today. In comparison to many hand-shaken drink brands, such a young enterprise is quite notable. The founder chose the saying "Eat fruit and worship the tree" as a concept of gratitude, and the brand name Gui Ji is derived from the homophone for fruit.
The Gui Ji Zhongyuan store is located on Shijian Road in the Zhongyuan Night Market. During night market hours, there are many people around, but the dark green primary color of the shop is actually a low-key yet noticeable presence.
Today, I enjoyed the Red Water Oolong, priced at 40 NT dollars.
Red Water Oolong:
I believe it is a must-try pure tea item from Gui Ji. The oolong tea has a rich flavor, with a distinct fruit aroma, being refreshing without bitterness. The tea base uses local white hair oolong, and even without sugar, it maintains a fairly stable quality.
About five or six years ago, shortly after the establishment of the main store near the Taipei Arena, there were very few branches of Gui Ji, so if you wanted to drink it, you had to go specifically to the one next to the Arena. Now that it has firmly established itself, I can even enjoy it outside of Taipei without realizing it. Plus, the quality remains consistently good, which is pleasing.
Overall, it is a branch of a stable quality chain enterprise. The store has a small dining area, and on the wall, they have created a large turtle using beverage film, which is quite spectacular and fun.
I highly recommend it to everyone!