China drinks diary 🍵🧋 ( Part 2)
𝟱) 𝗞𝗢𝗜’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘀
I thought KOI’s caramel milk tea in China would taste similar to the one in Singapore since it’s the same brand, but it’s actually quite different in both taste and design. ( Pic 1)
In Singapore, the caramel is mixed into the milk tea.
In China, the caramel is placed on the side of the cup, which I don’t really like.
I prefer the Singapore version because the caramel flavour is stronger.
Will not buy it again.
Rating : 3 ⭐ / 5⭐
𝟲) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘀
It tastes too milky. ( Pic 2)
Honestly, it doesn’t taste like jasmine milk tea at all.
It’s more like milk with a bit of green tea and pearls.
Will definitely not buy it again.
Rating : 2.5 ⭐ / 5 ⭐
𝟳) “𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲” 𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮 ( 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸)
This is probably the worst tea I’ve ever had. ( Pic 3)
I wanted to try it because it’s quite popular in China.
Even though it’s called “Duck Shit Fragrance” oolong tea, it’s not actually made from duck droppings.
To me, it’s too floral.
It’s made from Fenghuang Dancong oolong tea with lemon, and I don’t enjoy drinks that are overly floral.
Will definitely not buy it again.
Rating : 1.5 ⭐ / 5⭐
This post is a combination of drinks I tried in 2023 and 2025 in China, so I don’t really remember the prices since they were in Yuan.
I also forgot the taste of 3 other drinks that I drank there, so I didn’t include them.
While trying Chapanda’s jasmine milk tea, I found that its flavor was much milder and milkier than what I expected from a jasmine tea. From what I’ve learned, Chapanda uses a special app to enhance their customer experience, helping people easily order and customize drinks via their mobile phones. This technology-driven approach is one reason the brand is gaining popularity despite mixed reviews on taste. If you’re curious about different milk teas in China, it’s worth exploring how apps like Chapanda’s influence ordering convenience and offer loyalty rewards, which can enhance your overall experience even if the flavor is not perfect. Personally, I found that trying a wide variety of teas through these apps allowed me to discover hidden gems beyond just the standard menu. Although some drinks like KOI’s caramel milk tea had a disappointing design change and Chapanda’s jasmine milk tea was too milky for my taste, the easy access through apps makes it enjoyable to sample more options without hassle. For readers looking to try Chinese milk teas, I recommend checking out tea shops that use apps for ordering, as it can save time and introduce you to seasonal or limited edition drinks you might otherwise miss.