Coffee Shop Menu: Full English Translation of Flavor Teas

When you walk into a specialty coffee shop in China, you might notice a long drink menu full of tempting options—but if you don’t speak Chinese, figuring out what’s what can be tricky. From classic oolongs to fruity infusions and milk teas with toppings, many drinks have no direct equivalent in Western coffee shops. This guide gives you the precise English translations for over 40 drinks commonly found on Chinese café menus, especially those offering both coffee and tea beverages.

In short, common flavor teas include Grapefruit Tea, Juicy Peach Tea, and Earl Black Tea, while Chinese teas feature names like Jasmine Green Tea and West Lake Longjing. Milk teas range from classic options like Pearl Milk Tea to seasonal fruit blends like Mango Milk Shake. Every item from Lipton Tea to Korean Pear Tea is listed with its correct English name.

Flavor Teas

Flavor teas are blended or infused teas with added fruit, spice, or herbal flavors. These are not pure single-origin teas but flavored blends designed for refreshment. Below are the standard English names used for these drinks:

• Lipton Tea
• Grapefruit Tea
• Juicy Peach Tea
• Mint Tea
• Apple Tea
• Strawberry Tea
• Earl Black Tea (i.e. Earl Grey style black tea)
• Passion Fruit Tea

Chinese Teas

These are well-known traditional Chinese teas, often served in coffee shops alongside espresso drinks. They include both green and oolong varieties, many with protected regional designations or famous growing origins.

• Jasmine Green Tea
• Mt. Lu Yunwu Tea
• Wuyuan Green Tea
• Anxi Oolong Tea
• XinYang Fresh Tea (made from delicate leaf buds)
• West Lake Longjing
• Jiangsu Biluochun
• Taiwan Oolong Tea
• A’Li Mountain High Mountain Tea

Special Blended & Fruit Teas

This broad category includes fruit-based teas, herbal infusions, milk teas, and creative combinations with ingredients like ginger, rose, or ginseng. Many are served hot or iced, some with toppings or mix-ins.

• Fresh Fruit Tea
• Longan and Red Jujube Tea
• Plum Green Tea
• Lemon Black Tea
• Orange Ice Black Tea
• Rose Oolong Tea
• Ginger Milk Tea
• Foreign Ginseng Oolong Tea
• Aloe Pummelo Tea
• American Ginseng Tea
• White Wheat Ginseng Tea
• UBC Lingzhi Tea
• Fructus Momordicae Treasures Tea
• Kumquat Osmanthus Tea
• Papaya Stewed Milk
• Coconut Milk Black Tea
• Korea Pummelo Tea
• Natural Scented Tea & Fruit Tea
• Rose Tea
• Perfume Tea (Lavender Tea, )
• Lemon Grass Tea
• Mum Medlar Tea

Milk Teas & Blended Drinks

Milk teas range from classic to highly customized, with options for toppings like pearls, flavor syrups, and fruit purees. Milkshakes are also popular, often made with seasonal fruits or flavored syrups.

• Milk Tea
• Special Honey Milk Tea
• Milk Tea (with customizable flavors: longan-red jujube, coconut, taro, jasmine, strawberry, green bean, red bean, melon, peach, green apple, malt)
• Pearl Milk Tea
• Earl Milk Tea
• Rose Milk Tea
• Hawaiian Fruit Milk Tea
• Milk Shake
• UBC Love Milk Shake
• Cantaloup Milk Shake
• Strawberry Milk Shake
• Vanilla Milk Shake
• Chocolate Milk Shake
• Dasheen Milk Shake
• Jequirity / Mung Bean Milk Shake
• Sweet Orange Milk Shake
• Mango Milk Shake
• Assorted Ice Cream Milk Shake

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earl Black Tea on a Chinese coffee menu?

Earl Black Tea refers to a black tea infused with bergamot oil, the same as Earl Grey. It is not a separate tea category but a flavored version of black tea. On menus, it may simply be called “Earl Black Tea” for brevity.

What’s the difference between Pearl Milk Tea and regular Milk Tea?

Pearl Milk Tea includes chewy tapioca pearls in the base, while regular Milk Tea is a straightforward blend of black tea and milk (or a non-dairy alternative), often sweetened. Both may come with additional flavors like coconut or taro.

Are Chinese Oolong Teas like Alishan or Tieguanyin available in coffee shops?

Yes, many Chinese coffee shops offer premium oolongs such as A’Li Mountain High Mountain Tea and Anxi Oolong Tea (often labeled as Tieguanyin, ), especially in regions with strong tea culture influence.

What does “Special Honey Milk Tea” usually contain?

“Special Honey Milk Tea” typically refers to a milk tea with added honey and sometimes other flavorings. The exact recipe varies by shop, but it generally denotes a customized or premium milk tea option beyond the standard blend.

Do flavor teas like Grapefruit or Strawberry Tea contain caffeine?

Most flavor teas such as Grapefruit Tea or Strawberry Tea are caffeine-free unless they are based on actual tea leaves (like black or green tea). Check the specific ingredients if avoiding caffeine.

Is there a standard English name for all milk teas with toppings?

No, but common examples include Pearl Milk Tea (with tapioca), Hawaiian Fruit Milk Tea (with fruit bits), and Assorted Ice Cream Milk Shake (with ice cream). Each topping or flavor usually gets a specific descriptive name.

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