On June 14, popular Taiwanese bubble tea shop Jenjudan will open its first shop in Japan. The first shop will be located in the city that is known for capturing the hearts of Tokyo's young and trendy: Shibuya. More specifically, the shop will be located on the MAG 7 Food Floor (7th floor) of  MAGNET by SHIBUYA 109.Jenjudan stands out for their skilled tea makers and carefully-selected ingredients that are used to make their high quality drinks. One of the main ingredients is 100% natural brown sugar, which is used to soak the tapioca pearls for full flavor. They also use rich Hokkaido milk. The best part is that all ingredients used here are natural and free from additives. Plenty of research went into harnessing the natural sweetness of the black sugar by determining the exact amount of time to soak the tapioca in the sugar syrup in order to extract its maximum flavour. Jenjudan managed to achieve flavourful tapioca where the flavour gradually spreads through your mouth when chewed. The softness and size of the tapioca were also carefully crafted after extensive research. The first ever overseas branch has been set up in Singapore's famous tourist spot of Shilin Night Market. Jenjudan bubble tea was the winner in a blind tasting event conducted by Taiwanese lifestyle and current affairs popular smartphone app Mobile 01, so you absolutely must try it.   Photos: 宏勝商事株式会社

Hi, everyone. Midori here, editor at MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON.   Have you heard about 'cheese tea'? It's a drink that's getting a lot of attention right now. It's tea topped with cheese foam which results in a perfect match of sweetness from the tea and sourness from the cream cheese.   Related Article:Drink Tea in Style With FORTUNER tea-box’s Cheese Tea Tapioca in Harajuku   I heard that The Alley, a well-known bubble tea cafe recognised by its deer logo, released its own cheese tea so I took a trip there straight away!   I went to the branch in Omotesando. There are lots of other branches too so head to the closest one to you. The one in Omotesando sits right next to Gong Cha, another bubble tea store. Cross the intersection at Laforet towards ICE MONSTER and turn the corner at the flamingo (pictured above). You'll come to a road with Cafe Ron Ron on the left and Gong Cha on the right.   Turn right at the FamilyMart at the end of the street and you'll find The Alley! The photo above was taken on a weekday before opening hours so there was no line,  but it was a different story in the afternoon on the weekend! Ta-da!   The line is so long it's hard to know where the end even is! It sure is popular. According to the staff working there, the line is constant on weekends from opening hours to when they close, so if you don't want to line up they recommend visiting during the week. There's also a stylish indoor section where you can enjoy your drink. Other menu items include the following: Bonsai bubble tea and aurora drinks are really popular on Instagram in Japan right now! When talking about The Alley you've got to mention the deer! There was a big one drawn on the wall inside. I went with the brown sugar tea from the cheese foam series. I recommend drinking cheese tea without the lid. If you drink it with the lid on it's hard to get the cheese foam and tea at the same time. The Alley is best known for its tapioca bubble teas, but they have other ranges too like this one.   Now, onto tasting! Mixed in with The Alley's famous fragrant tea is brown sugar. It has a smell that is sure to make you happy. The cheese doesn't have that super sour taste, it's a mellow flavour. The drink isn't served hot but "mild hot" so you can get to drinking right away without burning yourself. It's safe for those with sensitive tongues too. I have to let hot drinks cool down first before drinking them too so I was glad with my choice.   Head to The Alley to try out their new cheese tea yourself!

Hi, everyone.  It's Midori from the MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.   It's been a trend for a while now, but tapioca shops have started popping up recently in Harajuku, and they've become so popular that most girls you see walking around there are drinking tapioca. Harajuku's going through a real tapioca boom!   They're all holding cups from a number of different shops, but the one getting much attention for their cute cups is FORTUNER tea-box, so I went to take a look! FORTUNER tea-box is located behind the MOSHI MOSHI BOX along Tonchan Street (とんちゃん通り) on the first floor of a building called FLAG.   If you walk from Murasaki Sports along Tonchan Street you'll spot a 7-Eleven. Go past there and it's inside Anywhere Door opposite BEAMS RECORDS.   You'll know it once you've passed the offices and open conference rooms and see girls holding cups. For those who aren't good with tapioca, have no fear. They also serve drinks without tapioca, as well as unsweetened teas amongst other things. I ordered the "Cheese Tapioca Milk Tea"!   At first glance you can tell it's no ordinary tapioca milk tea, right? It has two layers with the top part being a whipped cream cheese.   I wondered to myself how cream cheese could work with sweet milk tea but when I took a sip the sourness of the cream cheese and sweetness of the milk tea came together to create a deliciousl salty-sweet taste! It contains big and small chewy tapioca. You can treat it like a dessert.   There are two mouthpieces on the lid and the straw is a super cute heart shape! It's cute as well when you knock it back and get a cream cheese moustache. The inside of the shop too is cute and Instagram-worthy. There were lots of people taking photos when I went. I recommend taking a photo with the BEAMS RECORD sign behind you which is close to the shop.   Buy a stylish drink with your friend and snap some photos with a snazzy background!  

Taiwanese café Chun Shui Tang is juicing up summer by releasing summer-limited drinks from Monday 10th June 2019. This includes Mango Milk Bubble Tea, which is a favourite year after year. There is also a new drink on the menu: the Fig and Mango Jasmine Tea.   A summery food menu will also be released on the same day menu featuring two cold noodle dishes with summer toppings. One is served with a soy milk cheese sauce and a soft-boiled egg, and the other comes with summer vegetables and shirasu (small baby sardines). All these summer foods and drinks will only be available in Japan for a limited period only!

Left:　Mango Milk Bubble Tea ¥650 (+ tax)       Right:    Fig Mango Jasmine ¥550 (+tax)

These drinks are overflowing with juicy mango and are out again this year, however they are only available at Chun Shui Tang in Japan and for a limited period. The Mango Milk Bubble Tea has a mild touch of sourness and a luxurious amount of rich mango. This is blended with aromatic Jasmine tea and topped generously with cream and mango sauce. This is one refreshing drink.   The Fig Jasmine Tea is a variation of the popular mango drink. Enjoy the refreshing flavour of jasmine tea and mild-flavoured mango combined with the fun texture of the Jasmine tea and Fig jelly. With a touch of freshly-squeezed lemon to make it even more refreshing, this drink will breathe the life back into you on a hot summer's day.   This summer, Japan's Chun Shui Tang is introducing two of Taiwan's popular local dishes but with an original twist. The liang miàn (cold noodle) dishes are made with an original blend of spices and sauces and served with a generous serving of vegetables. Enjoy mixing you cold noodles with the delicious toppings!   Come enjoy this summer menu which is limited to Chui Shui Tang cafés in Japan.

Left: Soy Milk & Cheese Sauce Cold Noodles with a Soft-Boiled Egg: ¥850 (+tax)

Right: Summer Vegetable Cold Noodles with Summer Vegetables & Baby Sardines: ¥800 + (tax)

In the left image of the soy milk and cheese sauce noodles, the cheese adds a beautiful accent to the mild soy milk in the sauce. The somewhat salty miso-marinated meat and soft-boiled egg also accent the flavour, allowing you to enjoy the changing flavour as you mix your meal. The meal is topped with plenty of tomatoes and white radish sprouts. What a hearty meal!   The summer vegetables and shirasu cold noodles are served in a lightly seasoned chicken soup broth that is full of flavour. Colourful summer vegetables such as tomatoes, lady's fingers and white radish sprouts are generously piled on top of the noodles. Enjoy the feeling of eating a refreshing salad. A dash of lemon is added to the shirasu sardines just before serving so you can enjoy the refreshing and salty taste which is perfect to satisfy your hunger during the hot days.   Liang miàn is a very popular local dish in Taiwan. Just by walking the streets, you will notice a countless number of restaurants and food stalls selling liang miàn. You can easily make an order and then choose your favourite toppings such as marinated or salted ground meats, chicken, and vegetables such as cucumber. Mix all the ingrediets together and enjoy your meal. Afterwards, you will feel very refreshed. As Taiwan is particularly hot, these cold noodles are very effective at bringing back your appetite on a hot day.   Come enjoy Taiwanese local food and bubble tea! ♡