Pudding milk tea
A boba-shop drink without the line. Taiwanese tea shops serve milk tea with pudding in it. Japan's famous konbini custard pudding and a bottle of milk tea make a quick version.
What to buy
- Custard pudding (purin)プリンJapanese custard pudding with a soft caramel layer, in a small cup. Every chain sells several kinds in the chilled dessert shelf; it is one of the most loved konbini sweets.
- Milk tea (bottle)ミルクティーSweet bottled milk tea, cold from the drinks fridge. Brands like Gogo no Kocha (午後の紅茶) are the classic choice.
- Cup of iceカップ氷A plastic cup of ice from the freezer (sold for iced drinks). Some stores sell it at the coffee counter.
How to make it
- Spoon the pudding into the cup of ice, including the caramel.
- Pour the milk tea over it.
- Ask for a straw (ストローください / sutorō kudasai) or a spoon, stir and drink.
Good to knowContains milk and egg.
Prices are rough totals (October 2026) and vary by store and product.
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