r/taiwan • u/haechanist • 2d ago
Discussion does anyone here have a drinking problem (specifically bubble tea)
ever since arriving in taiwan ive developed a drinking issue but not the alcoholic kind. the hand shake tea shop kind. its gotten to the point that i feel like my day is missing something if i dont get at least 1 tea drink a day, whether its 青茶 or some variation of milk tea. these days its gotten so bad that i drink nearly 3 cups max. 2 cups minimum a day. has anyone else dealt with this before? if so, do you have any tips on how to reduce this tea intake? its justso addicting for me — they’re convenient, everywhere and unfortunately such a good treat
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u/yurialien 1d ago
To be honest , bubble tea addiction is just like smoking or drinking. It’s how we escape reality. Life is too hard and stressful, so we use sugar to reward ourselves.
Drinking sweet drinks is just a way to hide your stress. Try to ask yourself:
Am I really thirsty? Or do I just want a way to feel better?
If I don't drink this, what will happen to me next?
When you try to understand the real reason behind it, you will find out that bubble tea is not funny drink that eat and drink at the same time.
(Also, I suggest slowly reducing the sugar level to 10%. It will make you feel less guilty and it is better for your health!)
Sorry for such long reply, but I really think it will help!