During the summer vacation period, I visited around 4 pm on a weekday during the Bon Festival. There were a few empty seats, so I entered without hesitation. I ordered a Purple Sweet Potato Latte with soy milk (free substitution). I was worried that the soy milk might not taste good, but it turned out to be very sweet and delicious! It had a taste similar to almonds. The black sugar tapioca was also chewy and good. The staff seemed very lazy, but I had a great break for just a coin.

Overwhelming cost-performance ratio. You can choose from various toppings such as tapioca, shiratama, and nata de coco. Shiratama goes well with latte-based drinks! The garlic shaoping was also very delicious. This is my favorite tapioca shop. The point card is easy to accumulate points as they stamp one for each item purchased!

I visited Ekimarche for the first time since its renovation. There was an eat-in corner at the back. I forgot to take a picture of the menu. I ordered the Milk Cream Iron Goddess of Mercy Milk Tea with tapioca pearls (although it comes with a lid, I removed it to show the contents). It was sweet and helped me relax after work. The space in the eat-in corner was open and nice. I will definitely go back.

Before the renovation, the store was mainly known for tapioca drinks, but now it has been transformed into a Taiwanese tea specialty shop. They have expanded their menu to offer more than just tapioca drinks. I decided to try something other than tapioca, so I chose the White Peach Pine Tea. You can choose the sweetness level, and I opted for no sugar to fully enjoy the original flavors. The drink had a nice aroma and sweetness from both white peach and pineapple, and even without sugar, it was delicious.

It is located in Ekimaru Market. The store is quite spacious, so you can take your time choosing. Also, you can drink at a very reasonable price! I tried the black sesame flavor, which had a sweetness and richness that made me want to come back for more. The amount of tapioca is generous, and you can choose the level of sweetness and ice!

I purchased the purple sweet potato latte, which was also ranked high on the list displayed in the store. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the purple gradient as the drink had mixed together by the time I drank it. I found the milk to be a bit strong for my taste, maybe I should have chosen soy milk instead. The tapioca didn't harden even after some time. I'm curious about other drink menu options like almond jelly and other toppings besides tapioca. I would like to visit again.

I was able to safely deliver handmade sweets to [a certain office] and walked all the way to ebe→umd. It seems that "tapioca milk tea" and "Taiwanese fruit tea" are the specialties of the store, but this time I chose the latter. Purchase details: Taiwanese fruit tea (with pineapples). Taiwanese fruit tea is a tea with whole fruits in it, refreshing and delicious. I felt like coming back next time. I will come back to buy with my spouse next time.

I wanted something cold, so I got the Uji Matcha Latte for 460 yen. I chose to have it with half the sweetness, less ice, and with tapioca topping. Apart from tapioca, there were also two types of jelly and sweet potato mochi available, but I went with the tapioca. The matcha flavor was strong and delicious! There were some slightly powdery parts, but it wasn't a big issue. The drink had a generous amount, refreshing to drink, and helped soothe my tired body from the heat. I enjoyed sucking up the chewy tapioca with the straw at the end, providing a satisfying texture.

I always saw this shop with a long line, but on this day there were only two people waiting, so I thought it was a chance! I bought a pudding latte where you can choose the sweetness, amount of ice, and toppings. I chose No.3, ai yu jelly, and enjoyed it on the train. The sweetness was just right, and the jelly was tastier than tapioca. I will try it again if there's no line next time!

I visited on a regular day. It's a drink shop in Ekimarche Osaka. I bought Assam Taiwan milk tea! I tried the classic milk tea, and it was delicious. There were plenty of chewy tapioca pearls in it. Thank you for the meal!

I stopped by for a snack on a Saturday and got a takeout souvenir. You can choose the level of sweetness and whether or not to have ice. It's sealed, so it's safe to take home as a souvenir! I had the Taiwan Latte with brown sugar. The price and portion size were both good. The recommended half-sweetness was just right. The chewy tapioca was delicious! It was a perfect tapioca drink for takeout. It's also nice that you can buy it without waiting in line. Thank you for the meal.

When the store first opened, I had to give up on buying because of the long line, but when I came to Ekimarche to shop, I saw that there was no line and I could buy without waiting, so I decided to try it out. It is a specialty store for Taiwanese tea and tapioca. Although I am not very familiar with Taiwanese tea, they offer a wide variety of Taiwanese teas that you can combine with tapioca. The name of the store, "18," comes from a rare type of Taiwanese tea. There are so many Taiwanese teas to choose from that it can be overwhelming, but since it was my first time, I chose the classic Taiwanese milk tea, Iron Goddess of Mercy (420 yen). You can choose one free topping from black sugar tapioca, grass jelly, or ai yu jelly, so I chose black sugar tapioca. You can also choose the sweetness level and amount of ice, so I went for recommended half sweetness and less ice. It only took about 1-2 minutes for my order to be ready. When they handed it to me with a straw, the black sugar and Taiwanese tea were already mixed. I had never tried Iron Goddess of Mercy tea before, but it was refreshing without any bitterness. The sweetness from the black sugar tapioca made it easy to drink. The tapioca pearls were a bit smaller compared to other stores, but they were chewy and there was a generous amount, so I was satisfied. Despite having less ice, the drink remained cold until the end. The tapioca remained soft in texture until the last sip. With the variety of Taiwanese teas and toppings, you can enjoy different flavors of tea, making it appealing to tea lovers. Personally, I enjoy tapioca milk tea, and while the size and texture of tapioca can vary between stores, the tea flavor is usually similar. However, here the Taiwanese teas are clearly categorized, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors without getting bored. Even though I am not very familiar with Taiwanese tea, as a fan of black tea, I became very interested. If there is no line next time, I would like to try other Taiwanese teas, fruit teas, and lattes as well.

The tapioca boom seems to be coming to an end. The line here was getting shorter, so I decided to wait. It took about 10 minutes. The black sugar latte was very sweet as you couldn't choose the sweetness level. The purple sweet potato latte, even though I got it half sweet, was still very sweet and starchy, almost like drinking a cake. But it was delicious. The issue was with the line management, as it was not done properly. The sign saying "End of the line is not here" was placed halfway, so I got cut in line while being guided from the side pillar to the front of the store. I didn't speak up because I'm timid, so I was left feeling frustrated. If line management is needed, shouldn't the staff properly control the line in front of the store? People keep cutting in while the staff is away!

Mei Tapi Alice here! In the winter, hot drinks are the way to go, so I tried the roasted green tea latte with tapioca topping. The first time I had it was with the milk tea ice from Touhou Bijin, and it was delicious. The hot version is just as tasty, at the perfect temperature, and reasonably priced. It's a good choice. There may be a bit of a line, and the waiting area isn't well-established, but the turnover is decent. It's only available for takeout. Convenient for JR users. This tapioca drink is definitely on Alice's recommended list!

I have tried tapioca from various shops before, but this place is the best for someone like me who has a sweet tooth. I always order tapioca milk tea, Assam, full sugar, no ice. I also like rose lemon tea and buy it in a bottle. It's nice that it's located in a convenient place at Ekimarche.

The line is always long, but this day there were only two people in line, so I took the chance and got some tapioca! I chose the straight Iron Goddess of Mercy tea with tapioca toppings. I prefer my tea without milk so I went with the straight tea. I picked the Iron Goddess of Mercy tea because it seemed to be the recommended one. Chinese tea always has a nice aroma. I might try a different tea next time. I asked for less sweetness, but zero sweetness might have been better. The tapioca was chewy and stretchy. I prefer it to be a bit more bouncy. I would like to try different tea flavors next time.

Tapioca is said to make you gain weight, causing a stir in society and whispers of people moving away from tapioca. In such a world, I, an arasaa (around 30-year-old) girl, aim to take advantage of the improving lines for tapioca. It's my trend to jump on the bandwagon late, haha. Inside Osaka Station Marche, there is a shop that has had a long line since opening. Despite the tapioca trend fading, the line was still going strong. There were many guys too, seems like everyone really likes tapioca. Maybe it was especially crowded because it was Sunday? I observed the situation for a bit and surprisingly, the line was moving quickly. My daughter and I waited for a few minutes. I'm not a fan of sweet things, but here you can choose the level of sweetness, which is nice *\(^o^)/* I got Iron Goddess, Strawberry, and slightly sweet for ¥420 ← Me, Mango Latte for ¥450 ← Daughter. The efficiency of the staff's older sister was amazing, I was already impressed. I felt satisfied with how quickly the line was moving. The Mango Latte was very sweet even though they didn't ask about the sweetness level. It seemed too sweet even for kids, haha. I wonder if you could choose the sweetness for this too? The Iron Goddess was quite delicious. The slight sweetness combined with the sweet and sourness of the strawberry and tapioca was exquisite ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ Next, I wonder if I should try Assam. Thank you for the meal!

I visited TEA18 Station Marche Osaka store. Like other tapioca shops, there was a line but it was relatively short. It is located near Osaka Station and seems to have opened in December 2018. The menu includes Taiwanese milk tea, fruit tea, cream tea, latte, with options like Tie Guan Yin, Dong Fang Mei Ren, Assam, and green tea, and toppings like black sugar tapioca, grass jelly, and ai yu jelly. You can choose the sweetness level from full sugar, half sugar, slight sugar, or no sugar, and also choose whether to have ice. Thank you for the meal. (Rating 3.45, 33 reviews at the time of visit)

My friend wanted to drink tapioca, so we came here this time. It said there was a 60-minute wait, but we were called in about 30 minutes! I realized that time goes by quickly when you're chatting. I had a hard time deciding which flavor to choose, but since it was my first time trying tapioca juice here, I went with the classic "milk tea." I like that you can customize it however you want! You can also choose the level of sweetness, which is great for me (I can't handle too much sweetness). There was plenty of tapioca in it, almost too much! (*´∀`)♪

After dinner, I felt like having some tapioca, so I was wandering around and saw a shop with a long line... It turned out to be Tea18! I waited in line for about 15 minutes! It went by quickly haha. Since I arrived late, I decided not to go for the classic milk tea... I ordered a Fruit Tea called "Eastern Beauty" with tapioca, strawberries, no sugar, and no ice. It was great that you could customize your order in detail. The combination of Taiwanese tea with tapioca was really good, and the tapioca had a chewy texture that I like. The strawberries added a nice touch, and it was delicious! The Purple Sweet Potato Latte was sold out, which I really wanted to try! I'll have to get it next time. Thanks for the meal haha.