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| - To call Nohohon a bubble tea shop is a bit inaccurate. A bubble tea shop is like a 20 year old at the club: powdered, pretty, with too many options and often, not enough substance. Nohohon is the more refined older sister, who knows what she's got but doesn't flaunt it with accessories and add-ons. She just beckons you with a genuine smile and quiet disposition.
Nohohon is a small shop but you can't help but feel a bit more tranquil stepping inside. The people that work there are soft-spoken and polite to the extreme, which is very refreshing compared to places that treat you like a walking wallet. The menu isn't loaded but you know immediately what their specialty is: authentic Japanese green tea. And when I say authentic, I mean it. You can see them mixing up the Matcha with a traditional wooden brush and stone bowl. I've tried two drinks so far:
Matcha Macchiato: A light milky tea drink with hints of caramel. It was definitely different from the heavier black milk teas, but was so refreshing! Like any Macchiato, the tea and the milk were separated very beautifully and mixed together after a couple (many) quick photos. One thing I noticed though was that the Matcha was not very strong, but I think it has to do with the drink being iced and half of the cup being milk.
Taro Smoothie: You know how normal taro bubble teas look like someone dropped a bright purple bath bomb in a cup? Nohohon isn't about that. This taro smoothie is a very neutral colour, given that it's made with actual fresh taro pieces. I might have to go back to ordering taro drinks now, but only if they're like this.
It really seems that Nohohon is a tea shop first, bubble tea shop second. Even though this place is out of the way, I'm really looking forward to trying more of their hot drinks and homebrew teas. Yes, you got me. With your peaceful demeanor, lovely attitude, and authenticity, I have to say, I've been thoroughly seduced.
(80/100) - 2016
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