Quick Answer
Bubble tea yogurt drinks and lactic drinks are known for being sweet-tart and refreshing, with three common methods: (1) yogurt or drinking yogurt (natural flavor, needs refrigeration), (2) yogurt powder (shelf-stable, mixed to ratio), and (3) yogurt-flavored syrup (added to tea or water). Yogurt drinks pair well with fruit, jams, popping boba and nata de coco; with green tea added they become lactic green tea in the style of Yakult green tea. Products containing dairy need attention to milk allergen labeling.
Three Methods Compared
| Method | Pros | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, drinking yogurt | Natural flavor, rich texture | Must be refrigerated, shorter shelf life |
| Yogurt powder | Shelf-stable, easy portioning | Mix to the pack ratio |
| Yogurt-flavored syrup | Fast, works with tea or water | Flavor depends on formula |
Popular Drinks
| Drink | Combination |
|---|---|
| Berry yogurt | Yogurt + strawberry or blueberry jam |
| Mango yogurt | Yogurt + mango jam or canned mango |
| Lactic green tea (Yakult style) | Green tea + yogurt syrup; see How to Make Yakult Green Tea |
| Yogurt smoothie | Yogurt powder + smoothie powder + ice; see What Is Smoothie Powder? |
| Yogurt popping boba drinks | Add yogurt popping boba |
For jams and canned fruit, see How to Use Fruit Jam in Drinks and How to Use Canned Fruit in Drinks.
Allergen and Labeling Notes
Under Taiwan’s food allergen labeling rules, packaged foods containing cow or goat milk and their products must declare the allergen; shops using dairy ingredients should confirm ingredients with suppliers and alert customers with dairy allergies. See Taiwan Food Allergen Labeling Rules.
Storage
- Refrigerate yogurt and drinking yogurt as labeled and use promptly after opening.
- Reseal yogurt powder after opening to keep it dry.
- Store yogurt syrup as directed and keep water out.
Related Tang Sugar Products
Tang Sugar supplies yogurt powder (1kg per bag), yogurt-flavored syrup (2.5kg, 5kg), yogurt popping boba, plus fruit jams, canned fruit and nata de coco. Request samples.
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FAQ
How do you make a bubble tea yogurt drink?
Use yogurt or drinking yogurt, yogurt powder or yogurt-flavored syrup with fruit, jam, tea or ice.
What’s the difference between yogurt powder and yogurt?
Yogurt needs refrigeration and has a short shelf life; yogurt powder is shelf-stable, mixed to ratio and easy to portion.
Is a lactic drink the same as Yakult green tea?
Yakult green tea is green tea with a lactic acid drink or yogurt syrup, one type of lactic drink.
Do yogurt drinks raise allergen concerns?
Yes. Packaged foods with cow or goat milk must declare the allergen, and shops should alert customers with dairy allergies.
Where can shops buy yogurt powder or yogurt syrup?
Wholesale from ingredient suppliers. Yogurt powder is shelf-stable and mixed to ratio; yogurt syrup goes straight into tea or water. Tang Sugar offers yogurt powder (1kg), yogurt syrup (2.5kg, 5kg) and yogurt popping boba.
Further Reading
Sources
- Tang Sugar product list (March 2026 edition)
- Commercial Times (2023-06-22): Don’t overlook allergens on packaged food (in Chinese)
