From a single tea leaf, a cup of bubble tea and a bowl of douhua to the lights of the night market — sail six stops along Taiwan's coast to meet its flavors and people, and see how a Taiwanese food company carries them to the world.
Along Taiwan's coastline — setting off from the tea hills and finally sailing from the harbor to the world.
Brand Philosophy
Tang Sugar Brand Philosophy: Taiwanese Food and Taiwanese Service, Bringing the Flavors of Taiwan to the World
From the Formosa Oolong that sailed to New York in 1869 to bubble tea loved around the globe, Taiwan has long been sending great flavors to the world. Tang Sugar (Caitang International) is a Taiwanese company proud of the food Taiwanese people make and the service they provide. With consistent ingredient quality, clear partnership terms and verifiable supply capability, we…
It introduces Taiwan's tea, bubble tea, night-market food, fruit and sugar, everyday life and Made in Taiwan, and shows how Tang Sugar brings these flavors and Taiwanese service to partners around the world.
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Taiwan Stories covers culture, origins and Taiwan through foreign eyes; the blog covers drink recipes, ingredient dosage and sourcing. The two link to each other, so you can go from a story to a recipe.
Where Is the Bubble Tea Museum? Taiwan’s Bubble Tea Culture Center and DIY Experiences — Plus How to Make Taiwanese Bubble Tea at Home
Key answer
The “bubble tea museum” people mention online usually means the Chi Li Wan bubble tea culture center in Su’ao Township, Yilan County: it introduces the origins and culture of bubble tea and offers family DIY bubble tea sessions. Entry is free, while DIY and food cost extra; check the center’s announcements for opening hours. For a deeper look at bubble tea’s history, read the origin and history of bubble tea. If you can’t come to Taiwan, Taiwanese shelf-stable pearls and DIY bubble tea kits let you make Taiwanese bubble tea at home — and Tang Sugar brings this Taiwanese experience around the world.
Why is there a “bubble tea museum”?
Bubble tea was born in 1980s Taiwanese foam-tea shops and, three decades on, is a Taiwanese drink the whole world knows. More and more visitors come to Taiwan wanting not just to drink bubble tea but to learn where it came from and how it’s made, and so bubble tea–themed culture centers and DIY experiences appeared (further reading: bubble tea culture: why foreigners love bubble tea).
Chi Li Wan bubble tea culture center, Yilan
Location: Su’ao Township, Yilan County, near several factory tours — easy to fit into a Yilan day trip.
What to see: exhibits on the origins and culture of bubble tea; the ground floor has a giant light-bulb bubble tea installation, and reports say the once-trendy light-bulb bubble tea was first created here.
What to do: family DIY bubble tea sessions, plus food and souvenirs.
Cost: free entry; DIY, food and some facilities cost extra.
Tip: opening hours and DIY sessions may change, so check the latest announcements before you go.
Can’t come to Taiwan? Make Taiwanese bubble tea at home
For bubble tea fans overseas, the handiest “bubble tea museum” may be their own kitchen. Taiwanese shelf-stable (instant) pearls don’t need cooking from raw — just open and heat; with Taiwanese black tea, brown sugar syrup and milk, a cup takes only a few minutes (further reading: shelf-stable pearls and DIY bubble tea kits, how to make brown sugar boba milk).
Tang Sugar: bringing the bubble tea experience to the world
Caitang International Co., Ltd. (brand name Tang Sugar) is proud of Taiwan’s bubble tea invention. Besides supplying commercial ingredients to drink shops, we help overseas supermarkets, Asian grocers and gift retailers source retail products:
This article belongs to Stop 2, Bubble Tea, of the Taiwan Stories series. Series opener: Tang Sugar brand philosophy.
FAQ
Where is Taiwan’s bubble tea museum?
The place most often called the bubble tea museum is the Chi Li Wan bubble tea culture center in Su’ao Township, Yilan County, with exhibits on bubble tea culture and DIY sessions.
Does the bubble tea culture center charge admission?
According to public information, entry to the Chi Li Wan center is free, while DIY, food and some facilities cost extra; check the center’s announcements.
Is bubble tea DIY suitable for kids?
Yes. Rolling pearls and shaking milk tea are simple and popular with families; cooking pearls involves hot water, so adults should help.
How do I make bubble tea at home?
The easiest way is with shelf-stable instant pearls: heat them, put them in a cup, then add black tea, milk and syrup and shake.
Can I buy Taiwanese DIY bubble tea kits overseas?
Yes. Overseas retailers can source Taiwanese shelf-stable pearls and DIY kits through an exporter, after confirming the destination’s food registration and labeling rules.
