珍珠奶茶

Black milk tea shaken with ice and chewy tapioca pearls, served with a wide straw. Invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, it is now sold on nearly every street corner. You can usually choose the sugar and ice level.

Taste

• Sweet
• Creamy
• Chewy pearls
• Strong black tea

Typical price

NT$50–90 per cup

Where to find it

Tea drink stands and chain shops everywhere in cities, plus night markets. Sugar levels are often listed as 100%, 70%, 50%, 30% or 0%.