【Foodholic Nako @ Taipei】

"60+ Tea Shop Zhongshan Branch" is located near Zhongshan Station, about a 2-minute walk from Exit 4, tucked away in one of the alleys on Chifeng Street. I have the impression that this beverage shop is also newly opened.

Although it's called a beverage shop, what sets "60+ Tea Shop Zhongshan Branch" apart from typical bubble tea shops is that it offers seating areas for customers. The decor inside is quite elegant and refreshing, making it a comfortable place to meet friends for tea.

I took a look at the price list. Hmm... It seems they are quite confident in the tea leaves they use, as the prices are on the higher side. For pure tea, a medium cup starts at at least $50, while a large cup can go up to $60-70.

Oriental Beauty Milk Tea (Medium Cup) $85
ps: The milk tea here is made with fresh milk, not cream; also, milk tea can only be ordered in medium size, with no large cup option available.

Perhaps due to the fresh milk used, even though I ordered it with one part sugar, it felt less sweet than other shops, almost like it was unsweetened. Personally, I think that ordering with three parts sugar might enhance the milk flavor more.

The tea aroma is quite rich; you can tell that they use good quality tea leaves. However, when it comes to whether it's exceptionally delicious, I think it's just okay, especially since the medium fresh milk tea is priced at $85. I don't think it's worth that price, so I probably won't visit again.

🌟 Offers seating for dine-in and has clean, beautiful restrooms

Laughing mouse 🐭, running to a drink shop in Taipei that serves drinks from Tainan 🤣🤣

"60⁺ Tea Shop" is located on ChiFeng Street in Zhongshan and hails from Tainan. It is acclaimed as the most beautiful tea shop in Tainan. The Koshien Tea Shop established the new brand 60+ Tea Shop in 2021, featuring 100% Taiwanese single-origin tea. Not only does it offer champion hand-brewed tea, but the Zhongshan shop also introduced a special limited-edition nitrogen-infused tea "Xun Oolong," which has the aroma of alcohol but contains no alcohol—unique and eye-catching.

The menu at 60⁺ Tea Shop focuses on their strong "single-origin tea," particularly oolong, adhering to three principles: no added flavoring, no blended tea leaves, and no falsified origin. They offer a selection of simple yet elegant items like “fresh milk tea” and “fruit tea,” adding purity to their choices.

The champion tea (Taiwanese specialty tea) launched by Koshien Tea Shop won the silver medal at the 2023 AVPA (Association Valorisation Produits Agricoles) in France, and the "Red Oolong" received a special culinary flavor award. In the same year, "Dayu Ridge" won the gold medal at the Japan World Green Tea Competition. These internationally recognized Taiwanese treasures, along with the limited-edition alcohol tea "Xun Oolong," blend liquor with tea, using Taiwan's iconic Kinmen sorghum liquor to infuse the aroma into high mountain oolong tea. It employs a special nitrogen technique to pressurize the Xun Oolong with nitrogen, providing a dense and delicate texture where the aromatic balance of liquor and tea unfolds, satisfying your taste buds for alcohol! It is important to emphasize that the alcoholic tea Xun Oolong contains no alcohol, making it especially suitable for those who cannot tolerate alcohol but wish to savor its flavor!

The store's interior is bright and spacious, featuring two four-person tables in the seating area and a waiting area on one side. Whether dining in or taking out, the staff will bring your drinks to you, which is quite unique for a drink shop; even dine-in orders are served in takeout cups! (Everyone is welcome to bring their own eco-friendly cups)

Let's drink
Red Oolong Milk Tea 💰80
I added their homemade tea balls 💰15
The milk tea is only offered in small sizes because it is quality tea, and the price is still higher than typical drink shops. The red oolong has fruity aromas, and the first sip is truly noticeable, especially if you drink the pure tea. The flavor of milk and tea is perfectly blended without any strange chemical-like separation in my mouth. The 60+ tea balls are made from their own tea powder, providing a distinctly fibrous texture with a mild tea fragrance. Overall, I still prefer chewy toppings like boba; I’ll need to try the amber tea jelly next time.

The difference between red oolong and fire oolong lies in the stronger char flavor of the fire oolong, which I tend to find overwhelming!!

Thoughts: The quality of the tea is truly good; I recommend it for those who enjoy fine tea.

If you value the food: The tea quality is excellent.

If you value the environment: Clean and bright, but no air conditioning.

Value for parking: Motorcycles can park at the entrance; cars have very limited parking.

If you value restrooms: Yes, there are shared male and female restrooms with urinals.

If you value waiting time: Very fast, hardly any waiting.

If you value service: It’s quite good.

If you prioritize value for money: 🌟🌟🌟
(Only discussing food and price)