Milk Shop's New Drinks Are Here! Your Must-Try Guide to the Caramel Crunch Black Tea and Cloud Milk Latte, with "Teaccino" Dropping in April
Bubble tea brands are pulling out all the stops this spring, with new releases coming in hot. But the one that's got our editorial team and fellow bubble tea addicts buzzing this week? It's definitely Milk Shop's brand-new "Caramel Tea Salon" series. Trust us, this isn't just another new drink drop. They've basically figured out how to pack the essence of a dessert shop into a cup. Enough chit-chat, let's dive straight into the must-try new faves and a sneak peek at what's coming in April!
The Caramel Trio: A Symphony of Crunch, Cream, and Black Tea
The highlight of this March's flagship "Caramel Tea Salon" series is undoubtedly the new topping called "Caramel Crunch Bits." This isn't your average caramel syrup. These are little crispy, crunchy morsels packed with a robust caramelized flavor. Eating them on their own is like snacking on cookies, but when they soak up a bit of your drink, they add this amazing semi-crunchy texture. They're absolutely the soul of this whole lineup.
- Caramel Crunch Black Tea (Large NT$45): If you're a purist who loves plain tea, start here. It's built on a base of Taisho black tea, offering a familiar, nostalgic flavor profile with a hint of roasted buckwheat in the finish. It's not overly sweet, but the rich sweetness of the caramel sauce perfectly complements the tea's aroma. The real fun begins when you use your straw to scoop up the Caramel Crunch Bits floating on top. It's a refreshing yet surprising sip—a lightly sweet option you could genuinely drink every day.
- Salted Caramel Earl Grey Latte (Medium NT$55 / Large NT$65): This one's for the adults. The bergamot aroma of the Earl Grey is already elegant, and it becomes incredibly smooth when combined with fresh milk. The real star, though, is the salted caramel. The balance of salty and sweet is spot-on, adding a whole new dimension and complexity to the flavor. It's not cloyingly sweet; it's a sophisticated latte that keeps you coming back for more.
- Caramel Cloud Milk Latte (Large NT$75): This is the prettiest drink of the drop and our editor's personal favorite. Milk Shop uses their classic "Na Be Black Tea," which has a naturally sweet caramel note, as the base. Paired with their Green Light fresh milk, it's already rich. But then, they crown it with a thick layer of caramel-infated milk foam and generously sprinkle on the Caramel Crunch Bits. As you drink, the foam blends into the tea, creating a texture as light as a cloud while delivering a full-bodied caramel flavor. It's pure indulgence with a side of delicious guilt, but the happiness level? Absolutely through the roof!
More Than Just a Drink: Add a Canelé for the Ultimate Indulgence
Milk Shop isn't just serving drinks this time; they're setting up your whole afternoon tea experience. They've teamed up with the popular dessert brand Tile Vault Desserts. From 3/11 to 3/31, purchase any drink from the Caramel Tea Salon series and you can add on a classic canelé for a special price of NT$59. Imagine it: a perfectly caramelized canelé with a crisp shell and a soft, moist inside, enjoyed alongside your Caramel Cloud Milk Latte. That's the kind of afternoon that makes you want to do a little happy dance.
Save This Deal Schedule! The Best Way to Sip and Save
Of course, new drinks mean new deals. We've rounded up all the info on dates and items for you. Follow this guide for maximum savings:
- 3/11 - 3/19: Get NT$10 OFF the Caramel Cloud Milk Latte, making it a special launch price of just NT$65.
- 3/20 - 3/26: They're dropping a limited-time "1+1 Deal for NT$99". Buy one Caramel Crunch Black Tea and choose any one Salted Caramel Earl Grey Latte or Caramel Cloud Milk Latte for only NT$99. Perfect for rounding up your coworkers for a group order.
- 3/11 - 3/31: Don't forget, buy any Caramel series drink and snag a canelé for just NT$59 with the add-on deal.
Coming in April: A First Look at the "Teaccino" Series – Amber & Baby
If the March Caramel series wasn't enough to satisfy your cravings, Milk Shop has already teased a second wave dropping on April 1st: the "Teaccino" series. The concept is super creative – it takes the idea of a cappuccino from the coffee shop and applies it to tea. They use a thick, velvety milk foam instead of just milk to create a refined, tea-based drink with a similar texture.
Two new drinks will be featured: "Amber Teaccino" combines roasted oolong tea with caramel-infused milk foam for a mature, smooth, and complex profile. Then there's "Baby Teaccino", a caffeine-free option inspired by the Babyccinos served in Australian cafes for kids. It focuses on rich milky flavor and sweet caramel notes, letting everyone, young or old, enjoy that "coffee shop" vibe without the caffeine. From April 1st to 7th, both Teaccino drinks will have a special introductory price of NT$69, so definitely one to look forward to.
From March's Caramel Crunch to April's Teaccino, this latest move from Milk Shop really shows they're aiming to transform "drinking tea" into a more engaging, higher-quality daily ritual. For all the bubble tea lovers out there, hit up the Caramel series this week, and get ready to queue up again in April!