山焙 SUNBAY 和平臥龍店

Located across from National Taipei University of Education, Shan Bei specializes in creative drinks centered around Taiwanese tea, blending fruits, floral notes, and tea flavor to present a multi-layered taste combination. The interior design of the shop is minimalist and comfortable, with a clean and bright seating area that is perfect for sitting down to slowly savor tea and chat. In addition to tea drinks, they also sell pudding and snacks, offering more choices for customers who want to pair their beverages with something sweet. However, it's worth noting that many drinks are only available in medium size, which might be a bit unsatisfactory for those who prefer larger portions.

The first drink tasted was the "Plum Fragrance Roasted Oolong."
This is a very distinctive option. Upon entry, you first experience the intertwined sweet and sour aroma of plum, followed closely by the roasted fragrance of oolong tea that slowly spreads in the mouth, resulting in a rich layering of flavors with hints of sour and sweetness. There’s also plum tea jelly at the bottom of the cup; it is recommended to stir it with a straw before drinking, which allows you to enjoy the chewy texture of the jelly along with the fusion of tea and plum flavors, making the drink more interesting.

The "Lemon Honey Oolong" presents a different style. The initial sip delivers the bright sour aroma of lemon, accompanied by a natural fruity sweetness, and the rich oolong tea taste gradually emerges in the aftertaste. This drink has a distinctly clear sense of layers, with a smooth and natural transition between sour and sweet, making it suitable for customers who enjoy a sweet-tart tea beverage while still appreciating the tea aroma.

The "Watermelon Roasted Oolong" is the sweetest of the three options and cannot be served unsweetened. It has a smooth and refreshing texture, with the tea aroma blending naturally with the fruity scent of watermelon, giving the illusion of biting into a red-fleshed watermelon while sipping oolong tea. However, the presence of oolong flavor is subtle, making it ideal for tea drinkers who prefer rich fruity and sweet flavors.

Overall, Shan Bei puts a lot of effort into the flavor design of its tea beverages, achieving a balance between Taiwanese tea and different fruit flavors. Most drinks retain the aroma and layers of the tea itself, without being overpowered by excessive sugar or ingredients. However, for customers who do not favor sweetness, options like the Watermelon Roasted Oolong, which has a fixed sweetness level, may come across as a bit sweet!

If you're a tea enthusiast, especially one who enjoys sipping tea amidst refreshing fruit flavors, Shan Bei is a small shop worth visiting. It is recommended for first-time visitors to try the Plum Fragrance Roasted Oolong and the Lemon Honey Oolong—both offer a delightful combination of sweet and sour fruit aromas while allowing you to appreciate the tea flavor, making them excellent introductory choices for the shop’s tea offerings.