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The Earl's latte from Pinglin perfectly blends the aroma of tea and milk, with a rich base that is free of bitterness and astringency, while the white jade pearls are chewy and not sweet, enhancing the complexity of the drink.
Tsu Ping Lin is located on Wu Xing Street in the Xinyi District. It is a small shop supported by local regulars, insisting on attention to detail, which makes people feel at ease.
The store pays great attention to the selection of tea leaves and blending ratios, demonstrating a focus on detail.
Reviews
In Taipei’s Xinyi District on Wuxing Street, there is a popular hand-shaken beverage shop supported by many local regulars – "Pinglin Hand." This tea drink brand is known for using Taiwanese tea as its base, reflecting the shop's dedication to the careful selection of tea leaves and the precise blending ratios.
Earl Grey Latte + White Pearl
This cup of Earl Grey latte showcases a harmonious combination of tea and milk aromas. The distinctive bergamot fragrance of Earl Grey tea is clearly discernible, not overshadowed by the milk; instead, the creamy texture enhances its complexity. The tea base is rich without a hint of bitterness, demonstrating the shop's perfect control over steeping time and tea strength.
The milk is used in just the right proportion, ensuring the drink doesn't become overly thick or watery. Overall, this Earl Grey latte achieves the ideal balance of "tea and milk each contributing while harmoniously blending," which even impressed me, someone who usually has high standards for hand-shaken tea lattes.
White Pearl
The flavor is mild, and the texture is pleasantly chewy. Adding it to the Earl Grey latte enhances the chewing experience without interfering with the overall flavor profile. The white pearl itself is not overly sweet, which is appreciated, as it doesn’t overpower the drink but rather plays a role in elevating its layers.
If you are a tea enthusiast or someone who enjoys layered milk tea, this cup is definitely worth trying. And being at a small shop like Pinglin Hand, which insists on attention to detail, you are sure to enjoy a delicious surprise. Next time you pass by Wuxing Street, treat yourself to a cup of this just-right flavor!
A tea shop that I saw on the Internet that sells Baozhong tea and oolong tea from Taiwan~ I just happened to be close to home so I came to try it.
The tea is freshly brewed and their tea has no added sugar.
Also, what they use at home is not ice cubes🧊 but tea bricks!
It’s rare for a tea shop to use homemade ice bricks
So it won’t feel very watery after melting ~ retaining the original flavor👍🏻👍🏻
Ordered Jinxuan and Osmanthus Oolong tea
It's really smooth and not astringent at all, and you can taste the tea itself.
Every time I drink tea until it becomes astringent, I actually won’t finish the cup, but Ting Lin Shou is the tea that I really want to finish it🍵