I've been waiting to try this tea shop for months and finally they're now on soft-opening. Who can't be curious with that big banner outside claiming "Taiwan's No.1 Drink", right? So earlier today, Daphne and I first went to a convenience store to get the health magazine I needed for tomorrow. The clubhouse had a birthday party reservation so there's no choice but to go somewhere else, at least somewhere cold and comfy. Good thing, there were a few minty green couches left inside, aside from the alfresco area in front of the shop.
Was tempted to try Wintermelon Tea but to be on the safe side (and to save some tummy distress), I got my old time fave, Taro milk tea. The staff immediately asked me what cup size do I want and I settled for Tall for 75Php, whereas Skyscraper is at 85Php. They call their add-on's as Sinkers such as Nata crystal, QQ jelly, Aloe Vera and Grass Jelly. I chose tapioca pearls, again just to be safe. Mind you, I was like, aloe vera on my tea?
As we were about to be seated, Daphne took the straw and tried to push it on the plastic lid. That was a surprise to me! A one year and two months old toddler knew what's that pen-like stuff with a hole in the middle for? And I was laughing looking at her pinky finger!
She exerted too much force poking that straw on the lid and I was too late to see my poor untasted tea spilled on the floor! Oh no! (there goes my 75petot!) Surprisingly, the staff were too kind enough to replace my order for FREE! How's that for customer service? Thank you, guys! Although I honestly felt sorry for the staff who cleaned our mess.
Overall, I liked the tea because the somewhat bitter after-taste was there. It's not too creamy unlike other bubble teas but it's just about right to distinguish the difference between milk tea and frapp. There were also chunks of taro instead of the usual grainy one. I'll definitely try other flavors next time but most likely with my daughter seated on a high chair. ^^
This one below is seemingly refreshing and perhaps with a tangy taste.
Tea 101
California Gardens Square
Libertad St., Mandaluyong City
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