Foodholic Niko @ Taipei

Recently, the super popular UG Tea has opened near Taipei Station. I found out that there are already four branches in Taipei; their expansion speed is incredible!

Here's a fun fact (that surprised me as well): UG Tea is actually a new brand from the established beverage shop, Rest Stop!

The branch located near Taipei Station is the South Yang Branch on Nanjing Street, where many students gather, so it's no wonder the business is booming.

The South Yang Branch opened on October 8. When I passed by on October 12, I thought about getting a drink, but probably because they were still in the trial operation period, the line was quite long. We only ordered one drink and had to wait 40 minutes 😱
P.S. However, the staff did inform us of the waiting time when we ordered, and they estimated it pretty accurately. After ordering, we strolled around nearby and returned to pick it up when the time was almost up, so it didn’t cause any inconvenience.

The Jasmine Milk Tea (L) for $75
The character "窨" is pronounced yìn. Just to clarify, this name is indeed quite pretentious 😂
This drink is considered UG's signature item, and I chose it for my first try, emphasizing the jasmine aroma.
We opted for less sugar and less ice. The first sip immediately brought a strong jasmine fragrance into my nose and throat; it has a subtle elegance to it and doesn't have an overpowering artificial flavor. It’s indeed a delicious milk tea, and I would be willing to repurchase it, although I want to try the unsweetened version next time.

I want to specifically mention UG's straw. The straw the staff gave me today was a "three-hole straw" (see the attached photo). It’s thin and flat, with three holes at the top, which means you can drink very little at a time. I'm not sure what the purpose is, but it’s quite cool.

Overall, UG’s Jasmine Milk Tea is tasty. If I didn’t have to wait in line, I would absolutely repurchase it, but given the long wait, I might skip it for now and come back when the hype dies down.

📍The new beverage shop UG Tea on Nanyang Street, Taipei, focuses on AI ultra-pure tea brewing technology, which allows each cup of tea to be made in just 7 seconds and ensures consistent quality for every drink.

🍽️Environment
The interior decor features a green color scheme, aligning with the store's name "uni green." While there are quite a few staff members, it seems there is only one automated tea maker, so it feels like not all staff can be used efficiently. During the current trial operation period, the wait times are very long due to various promotional offers, so it's advisable to order and then go have a meal before coming back to pick it up. However, waiting in line is also quite lengthy. 😅

🧋Menu
▪️ Three Steeps Jasmine $45
During the trial operation period, the signature item Three Steeps Jasmine is buy one get one free, and with an eco-friendly cup promotion, two cups cost only $35. Three Steeps Jasmine uses 100% whole leaf tea with a three-steeping method, infused with the fragrance of 15 jasmine flowers, claiming that every cup has a strong jasmine aroma.
The steeping method involves mixing tea leaves with flower petals to absorb the floral scent, which is known as scented tea.
I ordered it with no sugar and light ice, and indeed, the strong jasmine aroma can be felt, with the flavor being purely green tea, making for a pleasant jasmine green tea combination.

😄 Today’s jasmine green tea is of a certain standard, and I may come back next time to try other items, but it might be best to avoid peak meal times to escape long queues. Additionally, during the opening promotion period, customers receive a cooler bag with their purchase, and there are also more discounts available for members.