「Yigu Zhai Cultural Tea House」 is a specialty tea house located on the old street of Lukang, Changhua. It specializes in traditional noodle tea that carries Taiwanese memories, using innovative ideas to create a variety of noodle tea desserts that better suit modern tastes, giving this nostalgic flavor a charming new glow. Among the innovative products, the most notable is "Noodle Tea Shaved Ice," which not only breaks through seasonal limitations but also won widespread popularity for its unique texture and flavor, earning recognition in the first Taiwan 500 Sweets in 2025.
The origins of 「Yigu Zhai Cultural Tea House」 are deeply rooted in three generations of the family’s传承 of the "dough figure" art. From great-grandfather and grandfather to father, the dough figure craft was the family’s main business. The fourth generation, Mr. Shi Taizhou, not only continued the dough art but also established 「Yigu Zhai Cultural Tea House」 in the historic old house owned by the family.
The interior decor of Yigu Zhai Cultural Tea House preserves the charm of the old house, with antique-style door panels, sturdy wooden benches, and traditional retro advertisement posters on the walls, all exuding a strong nostalgic atmosphere. This immersive nostalgic experience has also allowed many foreign tourists to feel Taiwan’s unique cultural charm here.
The founding purpose of Yigu Zhai stems from the family’s familiarity and use of flour ingredients. The owner once said that making noodle tea is not particularly difficult; it mainly involves using the most basic ingredients—flour, lard, and sugar—and relying on experience to bring out the most refined texture and aroma. In addition to the original vegetarian flavor, Yigu Zhai later introduced scallion oil, almond, and black bean flavors.
If you like the noodle tea flavor of 「Yigu Zhai」, in addition to tasting it on-site, the store also offers packaged noodle tea souvenirs, allowing memories and deliciousness to be taken away, making it the best choice for sharing local specialties.
Hot noodle tea is perfect for winter, but in summer fewer customers order it. Therefore, the owner of Yigu Zhai developed iced noodle tea and noodle tea shaved ice! The owner says iced noodle tea is called "Oriental Cappuccino" by foreigners. Its feature is a fine shaved ice texture upon entry, topped with crispy rice aroma, enriching the mouthfeel and adding an enchanting fragrance. This drink successfully transforms the warm comfort of traditional noodle tea into a refreshing summer enjoyment.
The basic "Noodle Tea Shaved Ice" uses shaved ice as the base, paired with rich toppings such as mesona jelly, taro balls, green beans (or red beans depending on the day), milk cap, and mini taro balls. The most special feature is that it contains no added sugar syrup, only a touch of fresh milk for flavor, allowing the pure aroma and subtle sweetness of noodle tea to bloom in the mouth. When tasting, it is recommended to mix the shaved ice and noodle tea powder thoroughly to avoid nasal irritation and better appreciate the refreshing and harmonious flavors of all ingredients. This seemingly simple dessert has also earned recognition in the first "500 Sweets List," demonstrating its unique qualities.
Yigu Zhai also offers various almond teas in the store. Its almond tea is made from freshly ground natural almond beans without added flavoring. Only by smelling it closely can one appreciate its natural, pure almond aroma. In addition, there are multiple flavors of almond tea, as well as popular almond tofu and original fresh milk pudding, allowing customers to satisfy various dessert needs at once. Of course, the most traditional pairing of "almond tea + youtiao" is also a classic combination not to be missed.
「Yigu Zhai Cultural Tea House」 is not only a place to taste traditional and innovative delicacies but also a story space carrying family memories, nostalgic atmosphere, and cultural heritage. Here, the traditional noodle tea flavor is no longer just a remnant of the past but is recreated through innovative ideas in a way closer to modern tastes, complementing the nostalgic environment to weave an unforgettable Lukang nostalgic journey.
Yigu Zhai Cultural Tea House
Changhua County, Lukang Township, Putou Street No. 6 (Map)
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