Chun Fei Hsiao Hsiao

From our archives, Compass Magazine, Mar. 2002:

On New Year’s Eve, I was looking for parking in a lane near JingMing (ChingMing) 1st Street. There was a big party there that night, so parking wasn’t easy to find. During my search, I came across a small teahouse with soft candelight filtering through the windows, illuminating the garden outside. Since I was in a hurry, I didn’t find out its name. Not long after, I was in a coffee shop and the owner of that shop told me about an interesting teahouse near JingCheng Road. I went to check it out and realized that this was the teahouse I had seen before. The owner, Ah Jiao, has personalized this teahouse with personal items, such as his grandmother’s phonograph and antique Chinese armchairs and cabinets. Although Chun Fei Hsiao Hsiao is primarily considered a teahouse and has Chinese decor, it does serve coffee made from Italian Lavazza beans. Coffee choices include lattes (NT$140) and cappuccinos (NT$130). The drink menu also includes homemade “healthy vinegars” (NT$170) including ostmanthus and lavender flavors. There are also specialty milk teas (NT$140), including the very popular apple milk tea.

21, Jing Cheng (Ching Cheng) 8th St.
Tel: (04) 2320-2308
Hours: 11:30 am-11 pm Mon-Sun (closed Tuesdays)