Taiwan Bubble Tea Rankings

Real Data from Taiwan's Tabelog-Style Platforms

December 2025 | Cross-Referenced from 7 Sources
Data Sources: 愛食記 iFoodie 網路溫度計 DailyView 發票載具APP mybest 高雄點 Poll Dcard PTT

Key Finding: Yi Fang (一芳) is NOT in Taiwan's Top Rankings

While popular internationally (especially in the US), Yi Fang doesn't appear in Taiwan's domestic top rankings. Taiwan sources describe Wanpo (萬波) as "an upgraded version of Yifang." This database reflects what's actually trending IN Taiwan, not international perception.

2025 Taiwan Rankings (Verified Data)

1
50 Lan
五十嵐
2025 CHAMPION - Dethroned Macu
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #1
Invoice App 2024: #1
Mybest 2025: #1
Dailyview Q1 2025: Top 10 badge holder
Consensus: Undisputed #1 across all data sources
Why It's Trending:
Launched 重焙烏龍拿鐵 (Heavy Roast Oolong Latte) in Jan 2025 - went viral on Threads. Some stores sold 100+ cups within half a day. Maintained friendly pricing - Southern branches didn't raise prices for 5 YEARS.
Must-Try:
Heavy Roast Oolong Latte
重焙烏龍拿鐵
2025 viral hit
Four Seasons Spring Tea
四季春茶
Classic
Ice Cream Black Tea
冰淇淋紅茶
Dual flavor signature
value-king 2025-champion viral-hit consistent
Category: Classic All-Rounder Origin: Taiwan (1994) Price: NT$25-55 Locations: 500+ branches Taiwan-wide
2
Macu Tea
麻古茶坊
Was 2024 Champion - Still Top Tier
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #2
Invoice App 2024: #3
Mybest 2025: #4
Dcard 2019: College student favorite
Consensus: The fruit tea specialist everyone knows
Why It's Trending:
Originated 果粒茶 (fruit pulp tea) category. 楊枝甘露 (Mango Pomelo Smoothie) went mega-viral. Uses REAL fresh-cut fruit, no syrups.
Must-Try:
Grape Cheese Smoothie
葡萄芝芝
Signature
Mango Pomelo Smoothie
楊枝甘露
Viral classic
Orange Pulp Tea
柳橙果粒茶
Fresh orange pieces
fruit-tea-king fresh-fruit instagram-worthy no-syrup
Category: Fresh Fruit Tea King Origin: Kaohsiung (2008) Price: NT$55-120 Locations: 100+ branches
3
Dejeng
得正
Rising Star - Rapid Growth
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #3
Mybest 2025: Top 10
Udn Woman 2025: Must-drink recommendation
Consensus: The artsy newcomer everyone's talking about
Why It's Trending:
Minimalist retro-artsy branding. Menu categorized by roasting levels (Light/Spring/Dark Oolong). Clean aesthetic appeals to younger crowd.
Must-Try:
Light Roast Oolong
輕焙烏龍
Signature
Spring Oolong Series
春烏龍系列
Refreshing
Dark Roast Oolong
重焙烏龍
Bold flavor
minimalist artsy oolong-specialist rising-star
Category: Minimalist Oolong Specialist Origin: Taichung (2019) Price: NT$45-75 Locations: Expanding from Taichung
4
Yimuuri
一沐日
Steady Climber
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #4
Invoice App 2024: #9
Consensus: Quality-focused brand gaining momentum
Why It's Trending:
2024 collab with 八曜和茶 created massive buzz. Known for premium tea sourcing and clean flavors.
Must-Try:
Signature Oolong Latte
招牌烏龍拿鐵
Creamy
Collab drinks
聯名款
Check seasonal
premium collab-famous quality-focused
Category: Premium Tea Experience Origin: Taiwan (2018) Price: NT$50-85 Locations: Multiple cities
5
8yotea
八曜和茶
Hot & Expanding North
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #5
Marie Claire 2025: Featured viral brand
Consensus: The Japanese-aesthetic darling
Why It's Trending:
Entered Taipei in 2024 to MASSIVE queues. YO307 (柚香覺醒307) called 'divine drink'. 2023 復古茶飲蛋蜜汁 created retro drink trend.
Must-Try:
YO307
柚香覺醒307
THE divine drink - grapefruit oolong
Egg Honey Drink
蛋蜜汁
Retro viral 2023
japanese-style natural queue-worthy retro
Category: Japanese-Style Natural Origin: Kaohsiung (2017) Price: NT$50-90 Locations: Kaohsiung origin, now Taipei
6
Milksha
迷客夏
Consistent Performer
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #6
Invoice App 2024: #5
Consensus: The pure milk champion
Why It's Trending:
100% fresh milk commitment - ZERO non-dairy creamer. Clean ingredient philosophy resonates with health-conscious consumers.
Must-Try:
Fresh Milk Tea
鮮奶茶
Pure milk base
Taro Fresh Milk
芋頭鮮奶
Popular
fresh-milk no-creamer health-conscious
Category: Fresh Milk Specialist Origin: Taiwan (2006) Price: NT$50-80 Locations: Taiwan-wide + international
7
Daming
大茗本位製茶堂
Creative Favorite
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #7
Tiffy Cooks 2025: Recommended
Consensus: Known for unique creations
Why It's Trending:
Famous for 酪梨奶蓋 (Avocado Crema) and creative fruit infusions. Quality tea leaves as base.
Must-Try:
Avocado Crema
酪梨奶蓋
Signature
Infused Fruit Teas
水果茶
Creative
creative avocado-famous quality-tea
Category: Creative Tea Infusions Origin: Taiwan (Taiwan) Price: NT$55-95 Locations: Multiple branches
8
Unocha
烏弄
Quality Champion
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #8
Invoice App 2024: #8
Mybest 2025: #3
Consensus: Award-winning tea quality
Why It's Trending:
Multiple tea competition awards. Focuses on natural sweetness and premium sourcing. Tea purists' favorite.
Must-Try:
Award-Winning Oolong
得獎烏龍
Competition winner
Pure Tea Series
原茶系列
Natural sweetness
award-winning pure-tea premium purist
Category: Award-Winning Pure Tea Origin: Taiwan (Taiwan) Price: NT$45-80 Locations: Selective locations
9
Kebuke
可不可熟成紅茶
Collab King
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #9
Invoice App 2024: #4
Popdaily 2021: Most Loved Bubble Tea winner
Consensus: The brand collaboration master
Why It's Trending:
Famous for matured (熟成) black tea. Constant brand collabs keep them in headlines. Peach Black Tea is legendary.
Must-Try:
Peach Black Tea
蜜桃紅茶
Legendary
Matured Black Tea
熟成紅茶
Signature base
White Pearls
白珍珠
Unique
black-tea-specialist collab-king matured-tea
Category: Matured Black Tea Specialist Origin: Taiwan (Taiwan) Price: NT$45-75 Locations: Taiwan-wide
10
Tea Shizumo
茶之魔手
Southern Stronghold
Kaohsiung Poll 2025: #10
Invoice App 2024: #7
Dailyview Q1 2025: Top 10 badge holder
Consensus: The unshakeable Southern favorite
Why It's Trending:
30+ year legacy. 青梅青茶 (Green Plum Green Tea) is iconic. Incredible value pricing. Southern Taiwan's pride.
Must-Try:
Green Plum Green Tea
青梅青茶
SIGNATURE - must try
Classic Series
經典系列
Value king
southern-classic value-king legacy-brand plum-famous
Category: Southern Taiwan Classic Origin: Tainan (1993) Price: NT$25-50 Locations: Strong in Southern Taiwan

Fruit Tea Specific Rankings

Different from overall bubble tea rankings - this focuses on brands known for FRESH FRUIT TEA excellence. 50 Lan won overall but isn't a fruit tea specialist. These are the real fruit tea kings.

1
Macu Tea
麻古茶坊
9.5/10
The Fruit Pulp Tea Originator
Why This Ranking:
INVENTED the 果粒茶 (fruit pulp tea) category. Every drink has visible, fresh-cut fruit pieces. No syrups, no concentrates - real fruit only.
Mango Pomelo Smoothie
楊枝甘露2.0
THE viral drink
Grape Cheese Smoothie
葡萄芝芝
Signature
Orange Pulp Green Tea
柳橙果粒茶
Fresh chunks
Best For: Maximum fresh fruit in every sip Price: NT$55-120
2
DaYung's Tea
大苑子
9.3/10
Taiwan's #1 Fresh Fruit Brand
Why This Ranking:
Self-proclaimed '台灣鮮果第一品牌'. 100% fresh-squeezed, ZERO concentrate. Seasonal menu rotations.
Colorful Fruit Tea
繽紛水果茶
Seasonal base + fruit slices
Fresh Orange Green
鮮搾柳橙綠
10+ year bestseller
Guava Lemon
芭樂檸檬
1 cup every 12 seconds
Best For: Purists wanting maximum freshness Price: NT$55-100
3
Guiji Tea
龜記茗品
9.0/10
The Fruit Tea Hidden Gem
Why This Ranking:
'龜記' literally means FRUIT in Taiwanese! 99% Uber Eats rating for grapefruit tea. Fresh cut & squeezed per order.
Grapefruit Green Tea
紅柚翡翠
99% rating, legendary
Passion Fruit Black Tea
百香紅茶
Fresh passion fruit
Star Fruit Tea
楊桃茶
Pickled for depth
Best For: Grapefruit lovers, hidden gem seekers Price: NT$50-95
4
Yu Xiang Wu
御香屋
9.0/10
The Chiayi Legend
Why This Ranking:
LEGENDARY Chiayi-only shop. People travel specifically for their grapefruit green tea. Whole plum inside each drink.
Grapefruit Green Tea
葡萄柚綠茶
THE legendary drink - Chiayi only
Best For: Pilgrimage-worthy if in Chiayi Price: NT$45-70
5
Mr. Wish
鮮果茶玩家
8.8/10
The Fresh Fruit Tea Player
Why This Ranking:
Literally named '鮮果茶玩家' (Fresh Fruit Tea Player). Creative dessert-style fruit drinks with mochi.
Mango Snow Mochi
芒果雪麻糬
Dessert-like experience
Strawberry Series
草莓系列
Seasonal specials
Best For: Fruit tea as dessert experience Price: NT$55-90
6
Wanpo Tea Shop
萬波島嶼紅茶
8.7/10
The Upgraded Yifang
Why This Ranking:
Taiwan sources call it 'an upgraded version of Yifang'. Unique fruits like sugarcane. Retro aesthetic.
Sugarcane Jinxuan Oolong
甘蔗金萱烏龍
Uniquely Taiwanese
Apple Iced Tea
蘋果冰茶
Unique flavor
Best For: Unique Taiwanese fruit flavors Price: NT$45-80
7
8yotea
八曜和茶
8.5/10
The Grapefruit Oolong Master
Why This Ranking:
YO307 (柚香覺醒307) called 'divine drink'. Japanese-style clean fruit flavors. 2024 Taipei queues.
YO307
柚香覺醒307
THE divine drink - grapefruit oolong
Best For: Subtle, refined fruit-tea combos Price: NT$50-90
8
Yi Fang
一芳台灣水果茶
8.3/10
The International Pioneer
Why This Ranking:
Named 'Taiwan Fruit Tea' but ranked #2 in DailyView fruit tea ranking. More popular internationally than domestically now.
Pineapple Green Tea
鳳梨綠茶
100-year jam recipe
Passion Fruit Green
百香果綠茶
Classic
Best For: Heritage/traditional approach lovers Price: NT$50-85 Popular internationally but surpassed domestically
9
CoCo
CoCo都可
8.0/10
The Reliable Classic
Why This Ranking:
百香雙響炮 bestseller for 16 YEARS. Reliable and consistent but more mainstream than specialist.
Passion Fruit Double Shot
百香雙響炮
16-year bestseller
Best For: Reliable fruit tea anywhere in the world Price: NT$40-75
10
Tea Shizumo
茶之魔手
7.8/10
The Plum Specialist
Why This Ranking:
青梅青茶 is iconic. More traditional tea brand but plum drinks are legendary in Southern Taiwan.
Green Plum Green Tea
青梅青茶
SIGNATURE - fresh plum
Best For: Plum lovers, Southern Taiwan visitors Price: NT$25-50

Bubble Tea Near The Gaia Hotel (大地酒店)

Reference Location: 台北市北投區奇岩路1號

Hot spring hotel near Yangmingshan, ~1km from Beitou MRT. Sorted by walking distance.

Hidden Gems: Beitou's Famous 3 Tea Shops (北投三大紅茶)

Skip the chains! These local institutions from the 1960s-80s are what Beitou locals actually drink:

高記茶莊
無憂茶 (Worry-Free Tea) - oolong + green tea blend
Medium NT$25
40+ years. Tea-growing family. The NT$25 bag deal is insane for Taipei.
蔡元益紅茶
三合一 SECRET MENU (black tea + plum + green tea)
Bag 1500cc NT$30
Beitou's OLDEST since 1966. Natural black sugar for caramel flavor.
明泉紅茶
仙草奶蜜 (Grass jelly milk honey)
Large NT$25
Most traditional taste. Fewest complaints from locals.
# Brand Store Distance Hours Note
1
50嵐
50 Lan
奇岩店
台北市北投區崇仁路一段70號
~700m
8-10 min
 11:00-20:30 CLOSEST chain store to The Gaia Hotel
2
明泉紅茶
Ming Quan (Local Gem)
光明路店
台北市北投區光明路174之2號
~1.0 km
12 min
 10:00-23:00 Hidden gem! 仙草奶蜜 is signature. Near Xinbeitou MRT.
3
大苑子
DaYung's
北投光明店
台北市北投區光明路200號
~1.2 km
14 min
 10:00-22:00 Best for fresh fruit tea near Beitou
4
迷客夏
Milksha
北投店
台北市北投區中央南路一段1號
~1.2 km
15 min
 10:00-22:00 Near Beitou MRT. 100% fresh milk, no creamer.
5
麻古茶坊
Macu
北投中央店
台北市北投區中央南路一段8號1樓
~1.3 km
16 min
 10:00-22:00 Fruit tea king - 葡萄芝芝 is signature
6
蔡元益紅茶
Cai Yuan Yi (Local Gem)
北投市場店
台北市北投區新市街15號 (北投市場內)
~1.3 km
16 min
 09:00-22:00 (Closed Mon) SECRET MENU: Order 三合一 (triple combo)! Bag tea 1500cc for NT$30
7
CoCo都可
CoCo
北投中央北店
台北市北投區中央北路二段31號
~1.5 km
18 min
 10:00-21:45 Reliable classic - 百香雙響炮
8
高記茶莊
Kao's Tea (Local Gem)
清江路本店
台北市北投區清江路25巷54號
~1.5 km
18 min
 06:30-22:00 無憂茶 (Worry-Free Tea) is ICONIC. Medium only NT$25!
9
鶴茶樓
He Cha Lou
北投店
台北市北投區裕民一路5號
~2.5 km
30 min / 8 min drive
 10:00-21:00 Worth the trip for tea purists
10
龜記茗品
Guiji
士林中正店
台北市士林區中正路235巷40號
~3.5 km
10-12 min drive
 10:00-23:00 No Beitou store - nearest in Shilin. Famous 紅柚翡翠

Other Notable Brands (Not Top 10)

These brands are notable but didn't make the 2025 top 10 in Taiwan's domestic rankings:

Guiji
龜記
#18 in 2025 poll, #10 in invoice data

Fresh grapefruit tea (紅柚翡翠). 99% Uber Eats rating. Retro branding.

Popular but NOT top 10 in Taiwan despite international hype
Qingxin Fuquan
清心福全
#2 in invoice data (actual sales)

蜜桃凍紅茶 sold 100K cups in 2 days. Legacy since 1987.

Massive sales volume, less social media buzz
CoCo
CoCo都可
#6 in invoice data, DailyView badge holder

百香雙響炮 - 16 year bestseller. 4000+ stores globally.

Global giant, reliable but not trendy
Wanpo
萬波島嶼紅茶
#2 in mybest expert ranking

Retro military village aesthetic. Sugarcane drinks. 'Upgraded Yifang'

Described as 'an upgraded version of Yifang' by Taiwan sources
Yi Fang
一芳
NOT in Taiwan top rankings

100-year pineapple jam recipe. Fruit tea pioneer.

POPULAR INTERNATIONALLY but NOT a top Taiwan domestic brand. Wanpo considered its 'upgrade'.
DaYung's
大苑子
#6-10 in mybest

Taiwan's FIRST fresh fruit tea brand (1996). Seasonal rotations.

OG pioneer but overshadowed by newer brands
YouTuber/Influencer Brands
網紅品牌
Entering top 25 in 2025

有飲, 拾汣茶屋, 再睡5分鐘 - content creator brands

New wave of influencer-owned tea shops disrupting market

Data Sources (Taiwan's Tabelog Equivalents)

Rankings cross-referenced from these primary Taiwan platforms:

愛食記 iFoodie
Review Database

Taiwan's #1 restaurant review platform - the actual Tabelog equivalent. User ratings, reviews, photos.

https://ifoodie.tw
網路溫度計 DailyView
Big Data Analytics

KEYPO big data engine analyzing social media sentiment across Taiwan. Real-time buzz rankings.

https://dailyview.tw
發票載具APP
Transaction Data

Actual purchase data from Taiwan's electronic receipt system. Shows REAL sales volume.

N/A (Taiwan receipt aggregator)
mybest Taiwan
Expert Rankings

Product comparison site with expert-curated rankings and detailed reviews.

https://tw.my-best.com
高雄點 Kaohsiungtien
Community Poll

Popular Taiwan food community running annual user polls. 2025 rankings source.

https://facebook.com/kaohsiungtien
Dcard 手搖版
Community Forum

Taiwan's largest student forum - boba discussion board with authentic opinions.

https://dcard.tw/f/boba
PTT Gossiping/WomenTalk
Community Forum

Taiwan's Reddit equivalent. Raw, unfiltered local opinions.

https://ptt.cc