Tiger Sugar is a Taiwanese chain of bubble tea shops. Established in Taichung in November 2017,[1][2] the chain has operated in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States.[3]
| Tiger Sugar | |
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 Tiger Sugar shop in Hong Kong, 2020 | |
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| Established | 2017 |
| Website | tigersugar |
Menu
editAccording to Tasting Table, the chain's bubble teas are known for their "creamy brown sugar flavor and unique tiger stripe pattern".[4] The signature product is a black sugar milk tea with boba and cream mousse.[5]
Locations
editAsia
editIn Taiwan, there are multiple locations in Taipei.[6]
Tiger Sugar has operated in Hong Kong since 2018,[7] as well as Macau[2] and Singapore.[8][9]
Europe
editIn the United Kingdom, the business operates in Leeds.[10]
North America
editThere were approximately two dozen shops in the United States, as of 2022.[11] Shops opened in downtown Flushing and in Manhattan's Chinatown in 2019.[3] On the West Coast, Tiger Sugar has operated in Cuptertino,[12] Los Angeles, Beaverton, Oregon, and Seattle.[13] There are also shops in Arizona,[11][14][15] Kentucky,[16] Massachusetts,[17][18] and Nevada.[19]
In Canada, the business has operated in Toronto and Vancouver.[20]
Reception
editClara Wang included Tiger Sugar in Eat This, Not That's 2024 list of ten chains with the best bubble tea.[21]
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Shop in Hong Kong, 2023 -
Interior of Tiger Sugar, Seattle, 2024 -
Black Sugar Boba Black Tea Latte with Cream Mousse
References
edit- ^ Woo, Candice (30 October 2019). "Taiwanese Boba Tea Superstar Tiger Sugar Promises San Diego Expansion". Eater San Diego. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Black sugar, how come you taste so good? Chinese medicine has the answer". South China Morning Post. 27 January 2019. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ a b Vianna, Carla (11 September 2019). "Wildly Popular Taiwanese Brown Sugar Boba Shop Opens in Manhattan". Eater NY. Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Kirouac, Matt; Rich, Alice (6 April 2022). "18 Boba Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best". Tasting Table. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Swalm, Katie (6 May 2016). "12 Standout Spots for Boba in Las Vegas". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Nguyen-Okwu, Leslie (16 March 2019). "Boba Explained: A Sipper's Guide to Taiwan's Signature Drink". Eater. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Wong, Maggie Hiufu (30 April 2020). "The rise of bubble tea, one of Taiwan's most beloved beverages". CNN. Archived from the original on 31 March 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Ng, Huiwen (9 October 2018). "Taiwan's Tiger Sugar bubble milk tea to open at Singapore's Capitol Piazza in early November". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Ng, Huiwen (1 November 2018). "Taiwan's Tiger Sugar, popular for its brown sugar boba fresh milk, set for Nov 3 opening". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Pandey, Geha (11 April 2024). "Tiger Sugar Leeds: Taiwanese brown sugar bubble tea chain to open second site in the country on the Headrow". Yorkshire Evening Post.
- ^ a b Robinson, KiMi. "Why is Tiger Sugar so popular? Milk tea, boba are just the start. How to order like a pro". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Tsai, Luke (11 September 2020). "Tiger Sugar Brings Wildly Instagrammable Brown Sugar Boba Milk to the Bay". Eater SF. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (16 June 2022). "Instagram-Famous Boba Chain Tiger Sugar Is Coming to Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Robinson, KiMi. "Tiger Sugar is open in Arizona. Here are the milk teas and bubble teas you can order". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Robinson, KiMi. "Popular boba shop Tiger Sugar will open in metro Phoenix. Here's where and what to expect". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Ghabour, Dahlia. "Bubble it up: 3 new bubble tea shops open in Louisville. Here's where to find them". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Doyle, Terrence (21 January 2020). "Taiwanese Boba Chain Tiger Sugar Will Bring Its Photogenic Tea to Boston". Eater Boston. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Taiwanese Boba Brand Tiger Sugar Pounces into Harvard Square | News | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Martin, Bradley (28 February 2020). "Opening Date Set for Instagram Star Striped Drinks From Tiger Sugar". Eater Vegas. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain to open first Vancouver location | Dished". dailyhive.com. 11 June 2019. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Wang, Clara (15 February 2024). "10 Chains That Serve the Best Bubble Tea". Eat This Not That. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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