樹下阿婆粉圓
The old-fashioned ice dessert stall in front of the Ziyun Rock Temple is a beloved spot among locals, and there is always a line every time you visit. Since there are no seating areas, many people buy their desserts and sit under the banyan tree in the back to enjoy their ice treats and cool off ☀️.
Each cup is priced uniformly, and you can get three pieces for just 30 NT dollars, which is super affordable! They use disposable cups for serving, and the portion in each small cup isn't very big, so we usually eat two cups each to feel satisfied. 🤣 At first, it takes a while to dig down to the ingredients.
✐ One cup for 30 NT dollars allows you to choose 1-3 types of toppings:
Tapioca balls / Sweet potato balls / Coconut jelly / Plum / Mountain tapioca balls / Mung beans / Grass jelly
This time, I chose tapioca balls, sweet potato balls, and grass jelly. I sincerely suggest that you eat it right away without waiting for it to melt. The taste diminishes significantly when it gets diluted by the ice, and usually, the first cup you eat is the best. The advantage here is that the flavor is balanced and not overly sweet, so if the ice melts, only the flavor of the ingredients remains. The tapioca balls are the best – they are made of white jade, cooked to be crystal clear and chewy, with a light honey flavor that reminds me of the white jade pearls from the shop in Midsummer.
The grass jelly is the usual kind you commonly find, but I’m not a big fan of sweet potato balls. Although the texture is quite chewy and the portion is generous, I feel like they have a bit of a powdery taste. I’ve seen many people recommend the plum flavor, so maybe I’ll try that next time! 😋