Taiwan is the birthplace of the well-loved beverage known as bubble tea! Planning a trip to KaoHsiung, Taiwan? Then eating and drinking your way round the city is a must-do! Trust me, you’ll be amazed by the sheer number of bubble tea shops lining the streets. Bubble tea is a way of life for the locals, and it typically costs around 55NTD to 90NTD (approximately SGD$2.40 to SGD$4).
Take a look at our top five spots where fans of bubble tea can find bliss – and then hit the streets yourself to explore all that Kaohsiung has to offer!
5 Bubble Tea Shops to try in KaoHsiung, Taiwan
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Shuang Fei Milk Tea (双妃奶茶)
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Shuang Fei Milk Tea (双妃奶茶) is one of the oldest bubble tea shops in KaoHsiung.
With a delightful menu featuring Black tea, Green tea, and Pu Erh, they have crafted a variety of unique drink combinations. What truly sets them apart from the chain stores is their preparation method. They take pride in using fresh milk instead of creamer and forego the addition of ice, resulting in an undiluted, flavourful drink. Plus, the boba toppings are free of charge.
Address: No. 173號, Sinle St, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 803
Opening hours: 9am to 9pm
Hwa Da Milk Tea
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When you ask the locals in KaoHsiung about the best milk tea, they will likely suggest Hwa Da Milk Tea, also known as “KaoHsiung’s Milk Tea”. Made using black tea as the base and topped with fresh milk from Taiwan’s GuangQuan local dairy farm. Today, Hwa Da has outlets all over Taiwan.
The main outlet is located in Yancheng District.
Address: No. 99, Xinyue Street, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 803
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm
Lao Jiang Milk Tea (老江紅茶牛奶)
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Lao Jiang Milk Tea, a beloved institution established in 1953, has been delighting locals with its traditional milk tea and breakfast staples. From egg omelette with pork floss to butter toast, their menu offers a delicious start to the day. With numerous outlets in KaoHsiung, they operate round the clock to cater to your cravings. Their milk tea, served without ice and with a fixed amount of sugar, is a must-try.
Other popular items to try from Lao Jiang is their mung bean milk tea.
Address: No. 214-3號, Sanduo 3rd Rd, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 802
Opening hours: Daily, 24hours
Yu Dian Cha (御典茶）
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Yu Dian Cha is highly recommended by foodies in KaoHsiung. Their menu includes cold brew tea, beauty red milk tea, black milk tea, and more, all of which are extremely popular! Their signature milk tea (Mongol Milk Tea) is made with Pu Erh as the base and they also used Taiwan’s GuangQuan local dairy fresh milk. Addition of toppings like tapioca pearl and white jelly are free of charge.
Address: No. 38號, Guyuan Street, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (closed on Wednesdays)
19 Tea House
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One of the great things about Taiwan is their mastery of fruit teas! If you’re not into milk tea, you should definitely try the refreshing tea mocktails at 19 Tea House. Taiwan is known for its abundant fruit production, particularly the sweet and aromatic pineapples! Highly recommended by the locals to order their Badass Pineapple Tea!
But if you’re still craving for some milky goodness, go for the Cheesy Foam Oolong Tea.
Address: No. 210號, Wumiao Rd, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 802
Opening hours: 930am to 10pm
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