Taipei Zhongxiao Dunhua - UG Shakers, what's trending? I don't know either. I just happened to pass by and thought I'd give it a try.

Firstly, I think their marketing is really good and they're great at packaging. But honestly, the drink is just so-so. There are more and better options for hand-shaken drinks!

As for what to order, try their signature one:

📍 Triple Infusion Jasmine Milk Tea (less ice, 10% sugar) 75 TWD
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New members receive a 5 TWD discount coupon, so the total is 70 TWD.

It comes with a "Tri-Pick Straw," which is quite gimmicky. It says on it: savor the tea aroma, savor the floral fragrance, savor the milk essence. Well written.

Here's my take on the straw: the experience with this straw is quite poor. It doesn't feel satisfying to drink. I felt like switching to a bigger straw.

The straw has a small flow, which can indeed let the taste slowly spread in your mouth, but because it takes longer to drink, you drink more slowly, the ice cubes can easily melt, and it becomes less cold.

As for critiquing the milk tea, it definitely doesn't taste like fresh milk. It's certainly meticulously crafted with rich creamer base; by the end, it doesn't feel great on the tongue.

As for the floral aroma in the tea scent, it’s really aromatic, so much that it tastes like drinking perfume. (If there's such a full-bodied aromatic tea, then it's really impressive, or perhaps I'm misunderstanding it.)

All in all, at 70 TWD, even if it were sold at 50 TWD, I wouldn't want to buy it again. Maybe I'm just not a beverage enthusiast, haha.

【Foodholic Naizi @ Taipei】

Because of the new UG opening event and coupon, I've been drinking UG a lot lately 😂

I decided to try a different branch today, hoping I wouldn't have to wait as long, but I was too naive. This store's wait times given by staff are very broad, and there's no screen to check the current number being served. In this regard, the Nanyang store is much better!

"UG Zhongxiao Dunhua Store" is located near Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, just a 2-minute walk from Exit 1.

As I approached the entrance, I was briefly happy to see no one waiting, but inside was packed. However, at least waiting to order and pick up was cooler inside (though waiting for an hour is still a bit...).

P.S. There's a small alley next to this branch with a few small tables and chairs where you can sit and enjoy your drink or take photos for social media.

I usually get the Three Aroma Fifteen Jasmine UG Milk Tea, but this time I decided to try the Three Aroma Fifteen Jasmine Pure Tea as well.

Three Aroma Fifteen Jasmine (large) $45
Indeed, as everyone praises, even the sugar-free version doesn't taste astringent. However, just judging by this pure tea, I feel like it's overrated. It tastes like a somewhat bland jasmine green tea, with a pretty average aroma. It might be better with a bit of sugar. Personally, I don't think it's worth $45.

Three Aroma Fifteen Jasmine UG Milk Tea (medium) $65
The milk tea is as delicious as always. Even without sugar, you can taste the rich milk creaminess and a subtle, elegant floral scent. I've decided to stick with milk tea in the future.

I give the Three Aroma Fifteen Jasmine UG Milk Tea 4 stars, but the Three Aroma Fifteen Jasmine Pure Tea only 2 stars due to the high price, so overall it gets about 3 stars. If I don't have to wait so long next time, I’d be willing to buy the milk tea again.

It is recommended to try their UG milk tea / farm delivery series, which performs better than pure tea!

In simple terms, milk tea has a stronger floral aroma, for example, the signature San Yan Fifteen Jasmine UG milk tea has a distinct jasmine fragrance, while the Tea Flower Red Oolong has a camellia aroma, and the Hibiscus Pu-erh does not taste like the typical Pu-erh tea; it has a floral scent similar to apple!

I personally tried three kinds from the UG milk tea series. The UG milk tea is their own recipe, which makes the tea aroma more pronounced—currently, my favorite is the Tea Flower Red Oolong/UG milk tea, with just one portion of sugar! But if it’s the San Yan Fifteen Jasmine milk tea, I recommend ordering up to three portions!

The farm delivery series, on the other hand, uses pure fresh milk, and it is said to have a stronger milk aroma!

I quite like it, but their milk tea all has floral scents; if you don't like tea with strong floral notes, you might not enjoy it as much—you can decide based on your preference!

I suggest ordering online first and picking it up when you see that the tea is ready. If you order on-site now, you might have to wait over half an hour 😂😂.

First attempt, ordered the rice fragrant taro jelly for $70, after discount $65.
Next time I plan to try the three-infused fifteen jasmine milk tea.
The staff informed me that this drink comes with a three-hole straw stirrer, allowing you to savor the aroma of the tea, which is a flavor I enjoy, the rice and taro fragrance.
Even at around 9 PM, there was still quite a crowd waiting in line, so you might have to wait about 15-20 minutes. Therefore, I suggest adding the official Line account to place your order in advance to save waiting time.

A new tea-making shop focusing on AI's ultimate tea-making technology
The overall build is very high-quality
Please come and sue five people as spokespersons
In addition, it is located in a prime location in Taipei
The price is 5 to 10 yuan more expensive than the average hand-crank store, which is quite reasonable.

This time I used the UG TEA member’s redemption coupon and $15 discount coupon
Bought two cups of pure tea
(⚠️Personal taste preference is pure tea with thick tea, sugar-free and ice-free)
✅Sanji (ㄒㄩㄣ) Fifteen Mo sugar-free ice
It tastes like jasmine green tea with a strong jasmine smell.
Not astringent and smooth to the mouth

✅Osmanthus light oolong sugar-free ice
There won’t be a strong osmanthus smell upon entry.
The aroma will slowly be released in your mouth
After swallowing, the scent of osmanthus and oolong will remain in the mouth and nose for a while.
I really like this kind of tea that is elegant and smooth and has a long aftertaste.
This is the best Osmanthus Oolong I have ever tasted!

In addition to the sealing film, this cup also has a lid.
It should be something that people can just drink by mouth.
Personally I think it’s a bit unnecessary😅

There are other branches to be opened soon
The price is on the high side but really quality tea
If there is a discount coupon, I will buy it again!