Tiger Sugar
Brown Sugar Pearl Milk
Born out of Taiwan, and since expanded globally by way of franchising, Tiger Sugar purports itself the globe’s “first drink Dessert,” and offering no apologies to Shakes, Slurpies or Hot Chocolate the brand officially opened at 5150 Spring Mountain Road in March 2020.
A global sensation in the era of #instagram, going so far as to imply the only way to enjoy Tiger Sugar is by first snapping a picture, the official title of Tiger Sugar’s signature concoction is Brown Sugar Pearl Milk, only three Ingredients purportedly utilized in each $5.50 cup.
Additionally offering alternatives built on Tea and other flavors, but strongly encouraging first timers to partake in the original, guests will watch each glass’ creation from a small waiting area, customer service pleasant and informative while music plays at low volume overhead.
Originally opened in 2017, and now featuring over one-hundred stores, Tiger Milk’s secret involves two sizes of Tapioca Pearls that are cooked on low heat in brown sugar syrup so they absorb more flavor, a topping of cold Organic Milk and Ice forming the striped appearance that is then shaken “15 times” to create a combination of smoke and sweetness that are each present in careful balance.
FOUR STARS: Less cloying than most Boba or Bubble Tea it seems Tiger Sugar is content with doing one thing and doing it well, the fact that every ingredient is weighed-to-order guaranteeing a consistent product that will need to draw repeat visitors to thrive in an off-Strip location amidst substantial competition.
RECOMMENDED: Brown Sugar Pearl Milk
AVOID: Everything else, apparently, as staff hard-sell the signature.
TIP: Open 11a-11p daily in the plaza containing New Asian BBQ, follow at @tigersugar.usa
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.en.tigersugar.com
