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冬瓜茶Winter Melon Tea
Say it dōng guā chá
Also called winter melon drink · wax gourd tea
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Questions about Winter Melon Tea
What does winter melon tea taste like?
Sweet and mellow, a little like caramel or brown sugar, with no bitterness and no tea leaves in it despite the name. It is boiled from blocks of candied winter melon (冬瓜糖磚) and served over ice. Ask for 檸檬冬瓜 to have lemon in it, which cuts the sweetness.
Does it contain caffeine?
The plain version has none — it is winter melon and sugar, so it suits children and anyone avoiding caffeine. Some drink stands blend it with black tea (冬瓜紅茶) or green tea, and those do contain caffeine. A cup is NT$25–50.
What is Winter Melon Tea?
A sweet, caramel-like drink made by cooking winter melon with brown sugar — despite the name, it contains no tea leaves. Served iced, it is a classic summer drink.
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How much does it cost?
NT$25–50 per cup
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Drink stands, night markets, and supermarkets (bottled or boxed).
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Winter Melon Tea near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “冬瓜茶”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “dōng guā chá”.
