I visited a popular hand-shaken drink shop in Chiayi that was recommended online. Although there were a lot of people, there were enough staff members so I didn’t have to wait long. The shop had a sign on the floor for photos and a small menu to look at while deciding what to order. I felt a bit hesitant because everything looked delicious, but I noticed the two groups before me both ordered the hot fresh milk tea, so I decided to order a cup with 30% sugar and hot temperature, and they even offered free tapioca pearls (you could also choose grass jelly).

I found the balance of milk and tea to be just right; it wasn’t too tea-heavy and was quite smooth to drink. The tapioca pearls were medium-sized—between the larger and smaller sizes found at other drink shops. They weren't mushy and were easy to chew, which I personally thought was quite good. I appreciated that I could add toppings for free; it felt very worth it. I would definitely want to visit again next time I'm in Chiayi to try other drinks.

Dining time: 2025/01/09

Today, I strolled around Chiayi and took the opportunity to visit the highly-rated Rongxing Tea House. The day I visited was a weekday, but there were still many people in line to buy drinks. However, there were also many staff members on site, so I received my drink quite quickly.

This time I ordered:
⭐️ Honey Jasmine (Eco-friendly Cup) 💰40
The honey flavor is very rich, and it pairs well with the green tea, making it very smooth to drink. Although it’s January, it was a bit hot in Chiayi city that day. The icy, refreshing honey green tea felt so cool as soon as I took a sip!

⭐️ Grass Jelly Oolong Milk 💰55
The grass jelly is smooth and tender, making it easy to drink. The tea aroma and milk flavor complement each other without clashing. My friends were all very impressed.

In summary, there is more to Chiayi than just grapefruit green tea. Rongxing Tea House is also a great choice!

Location: Chiayi City, West District

A drink shop highly recommended by local friends. Every time I go out with locals, I love asking them to recommend a place for drinks. They immediately recommended this one. There’s hardly any waiting, and the service attitude is excellent. The speed of the staff's service is impressive.

🌟 Grass Jelly Oolong Fresh Milk with one sugar and light ice.
As soon as I took a sip, I could taste the perfect pairing of fresh milk and oolong. The one sugar doesn’t make the oolong bitter or astringent. The best part is their grass jelly, which is very soft and tender. It melts in your mouth with the drink, and you don’t have to chew it with your teeth. It’s delicious and highly recommended! 😋😋😋

My friend said this drink is a must-order, so I didn’t get any other drinks to try. However, while waiting for my drink, I noticed quite a few people came in to order oolong tea on its own, which also seemed great. I wonder if I can come back to find my friends next time. It’s awesome! 👍

🥤 Chiayi West District ▫️ Around the Art Museum
🥤 Claimed to be the must-try popular hand-shaken drink

This is another shop recommended by a local homestay owner, conveniently located on the way to catch the train. You can get a cup to take on the train to quench your thirst. I heard the grass jelly is amazing and definitely worth a try. Since we are not picky eaters, we decided to give it a go too. 🖤

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This small shop is unexpectedly very popular (perhaps because it is the only location without any branches). The service is quick; you only need to wait in line for a short while before it’s your turn. After some hesitation, I decided to order both drinks recommended by the shop, one of which is the pot-cooked fresh milk tea marked with a ✦ symbol. However, when I got home and did some research, I discovered that more people recommend the oolong milk. 🫠

But still, the pot-cooked fresh milk tea is quite good! You can taste the rich aroma of the tea, and the grass jelly is softer compared to what I’ve had before. Since the grass jelly itself is slightly sweet, ordering it without sugar was just right for us; otherwise, even a small amount of sugar would probably make it too sweet.

In terms of hand-shaken drinks, this local shop is definitely worth supporting and recommending. Personally, I think if you're in Chiayi, 🉑 you should buy a cup to taste. Next time, I would also be willing to return to get a cup of oolong grass jelly milk, looking forward to tasting a flavor different from the fresh milk tea. ✨