Because Taiwan can be so hot, there are an amazing variety of drinks available. And 7-eleven, center of life, has half the store devoted to drinks. Above, top left is cantaloupe juice. I am increasingly fond of cantaloupe and I often get this sweetened (only 20% juice) punch. They also have some cantaloupe sodas, which can be too sweet. The next one, honey herbal jelly, has a soft honey flavor with little bits of jelly floating in it. Taiwanese people seem to enjoy texture in their drinks, and while it takes a little getting used to, I'm getting used to it. The jelly has a delicate, slightly herbal flavor with just a hint of something like menthol that makes your mouth feel a little bit cool. The last beverage here is almond milk, which I love. Many stores have stands selling a version of the stuff and the smell is hard to resist. Unfortunately, I often find the stand version has more odor than flavor. This store bought stuff has a perfume-y flavor that is especially good hot in the winter (7eleven is happy to nuke it for you), but also good cold in summer.
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