Super Duck Modern Tea Shop

Gracia Caroline Franswijaya

4.0

If you have read my blog or review, I've been to Super Duck Banawe branch a few weeks ago for a website meetup. And yes, I've been craving for their tea since that day so I decided to comeback at their "mas-convenient-for-me-branch" in SM Cyberwest (near SM North). Just a small intro, Super Duck Modern Tea Shop is a famous Taiwanese tea shop that originated from Lukang ChangHua County, Taiwan and was brought to the Philippines in 2012. Currently, they already have 3 branches in QC and 1 in Ortigas area.For this branch, place is a bit small with 3 tables, 1 long table and a few chairs inside. It's a go to place, just perfect for my cravings that time.This time I got the Rose Lemon White Tea with Aloe (Php100).- Drinking this tea was so refreshing for me as I was really so tired and thirsty from walking. I like that I can taste the sinkers and the tea itself. Choffee Pearl Milk Tea (Php120)- Nice combination of coffee and milk tea. I like that I can really taste the coffee as I was a bit sleepy that time. Haha Oh btw, though I wasn't able to order foods that time, I just wanna share that they have lots of new products for everyone to try. The best one for me is the Crispy Shrooms. A really must try. Overall, I liked that they have a small go to place near SM North. Hopefully they'll branch out soon para I can easily buy more of their drinks in the future. Hehe Thank you Super Duck, I'll definitely be back again :)

Dian Nursanti

4.0

If you have read my blog or review, I've been to Super Duck Banawe branch a few weeks ago for a website meetup. And yes, I've been craving for their tea since that day so I decided to comeback at their "mas-convenient-for-me-branch" in SM Cyberwest (near SM North). Just a small intro, Super Duck Modern Tea Shop is a famous Taiwanese tea shop that originated from Lukang ChangHua County, Taiwan and was brought to the Philippines in 2012. Currently, they already have 3 branches in QC and 1 in Ortigas area.For this branch, place is a bit small with 3 tables, 1 long table and a few chairs inside. It's a go to place, just perfect for my cravings that time.This time I got the Rose Lemon White Tea with Aloe (Php100).- Drinking this tea was so refreshing for me as I was really so tired and thirsty from walking. I like that I can taste the sinkers and the tea itself. Choffee Pearl Milk Tea (Php120)- Nice combination of coffee and milk tea. I like that I can really taste the coffee as I was a bit sleepy that time. Haha Oh btw, though I wasn't able to order foods that time, I just wanna share that they have lots of new products for everyone to try. The best one for me is the Crispy Shrooms. A really must try. Overall, I liked that they have a small go to place near SM North. Hopefully they'll branch out soon para I can easily buy more of their drinks in the future. Hehe Thank you Super Duck, I'll definitely be back again :)

Chandika Ariestianto

5.0

I used to love milk teas. But in recent years I became more conscious about what I eat or drink, choosing more healthier alternatives than what I used to eat, that I rarely drink milk tea at all.  Good thing I encountered Super Duck.  They are not your usual ordinary milk tea shops that are currently more popular.  They offer not just milk teas (which they also have a lot) but a more varied tea drinks that are more healthier but still delicious and super refreshing. I particularly love their fruit teas like their Orange Grapefruit Tea, Mango Tea with Coco and Lychee Jelly and Tropical QQ Tea especially when I learned that they used real fruits in most of their fruit teas which added to the refreshing taste of their drinks.  In some days, I just enjoy their plain tea with a squirt of sweetness in it as their teas are freshly brewed daily, it is already refreshing as it is.

Pınar Üler

5.0

I don't really like milk teas because of its sugar content and fattening capabilities, so if I have to drink, I choose either tea or fruit teas, but most of the time, it's also sweet and has a bad after effect down the throat. My whole concept of teas and milk teas changed because of Super Duck.Super Duck claims that they use natural fruit in their fruit teas, which is an awesome idea and you can taste the freshness and natural flavor of the fruit. It is also much healthier than the syrup version of other tea shops. Their teas and fruit teas are refreshing and I like the fact that they have really large cups and at the same price or lower than their competitors. Their milk tea is also refreshing and doesn't make you feel full or feel satiated. At first I thought I wouldn't be able to finish their large size, but it was good, I actually felt "bitin".At Super Duck, you can customize the teas and other ingredients. They have a variety of teas to choose from depending on your mood. You can only choose the sweetness level, hot or cold, large or medium, and sometimes, even the sinkers. My favorite drinks are Orange Grapefruit Tea 0% sugar, Choffee Pearl Milk Tea, Honey Aloe Vera, and Black Sesame Pearl Milk Smoothie.Oh, they also serve snacks called Quackers. They are all vegetarian but tasted like real meat. It is fun to eat. I like the mushrooms, fries, dumplings, and nuggets best. They also have 5 seasonings to choose from, but I like the plum and pepper best because of its sweet and salty taste. Also, this branch serves pasta, I think the only one among their branches. The carbonara is my favorite.Staffs are competent. They know the products they offer and can also help you choose your drink. You can tell them what you are looking for in a drink, or the mood you are feeling then. They are also very friendly and willing to assist you so that you can have a good time. Though the shop is quite small, it is cozy and has a warm feeling with their plant decors on the table. Overall, a good place to relax, or have a meeting since the staffs say that most of their customers do take-outs.

Han Quiokeles

5.0

Food blogging has brought us to come across Super Duck Modern Tea 超級達可時尚茶飲. This tea shop is famous from where it came from (Lukang, Taiwan) and has expanded here in Manila. In spite of the huge variety and amount of tea shops here, what makes Super Duck so special? I'll share my experience and everything I have learned from Super Duck Modern Tea 超級達可時尚茶飲 in this post. :)

Fatma Demirhan

5.0

Besides coffee, I am also an avid tea drinker. But when tea is mixed with milk and other flavors, it’s totally a different story. There was a time when I used to drink milk tea almost every day; I got so addicted to it that I started thinking, are they putting something to these milk teas that I suddenly had so much craving for them? Although I must admit I’ve gotten so bored of all the milk teas I‘ve tasted because they either they taste all the same and that some are too sweet for my liking.

Faik SARI

4.0

I'm a big fan of milk teas and often I sometimes substitute it for an actual meal. What makes Super Duck different is the lightness of the tea. It's very refreshing! It doesn't make you feel bloated. I also love it's option for small white pearls. It's much easier to chew! My favorite is the wintermelon Nai Kai. Basically it's the classic wintermelon with rock salt on top. Then I always ask my pearls to be the small ones.Just across the SM North footbridge, in a building called Cyberwest, is the location of this branch. I normally just cross it before doing my shopping around the mall.I've tried the Quakers (snacks) too! Fries is okay. Just regular french fries but with some pepper. My fave is the dumplings which comes with sweet and sour sauce. Real filling & goes perfectly well with my favorite tea blend!

Alejandro Torres

2.0

Along the way to and from home so I got curious and tried their products. Not really satisfied... Their price is the same as other tea shops but the quality is not really worth it.

TIN V.

4.0

Milk tea has been a staple for a lot of Filipinos these days. It is no wonder that a lot of brands have come and gone in the market. However, I'd like to tell you guys about my experience with Superduck Modern Tea House and its innovative milk tea flavors.It's been quite a while since I last posted about the events I attended. But here goes. Last June 6, I had the opportunity to visit Superduck Modern Tea Shop, a relatively new player in the milk tea industry. It has about 4 branches; and the one in SM Cyberwest is newest. It has only been established this year. According to its owners, Superduck is named after the Taiwanese idiom for big brother or (da ge) which strangely translates to the word duck. The store is actually a franchise of a popular tea shop of the same name which originated in Lukang Taiwan.Superduck began from its humble roots when the employee of a famous milk tea shop decided to succeed in the operations of the aforementioned establishment. However, after a few years of operations, the original owner compelled the employee to return the use of the trade name to the former. Undaunted, the employee put up Superduck to continue his budding milk tea business. The business, in time, became a hit in Lukang, Taiwan. The franchise, then, was acquired by two Filipino-Chinese businessmen who were impressed with the menu selection on a visit to Taiwan. The rest is history. 4 branches later, we then see the first international franchise of Superduck making waves in Manila.  Upon my visit, I was impressed with their menu. Their selection had more than 40 items of drinks and over ten dishes. Apart from that, the drinks had very peculiar mixes, particularly unheard of in the more mainstream tea shops. We were able to taste some of these innovative tea blends during our visit. Some of these included the Unique Blends Milk Tea. These flavors consisted of alcoholic drinks mixed together with a milk or fruit tea base. These consisted of the Heineken green tea, an intoxicating mix of bitter Heineken canned beer and sweet apple green tea. The mix was amazing, to say the least. I never expected that beer and tea would have an addictive flavor. The next I tried were the Bailey's and Almond Kahlua liquor milk teas. These mixes were very creamy and tasted of chocolate with a dash of alcohol. Well, the alcohol had the amount equivalent to a party shot, but that's another story. I did enjoy the taste though. The bittter accent of bailey's and almond kahlua was complemented by the sweet, creamy milk. Another notable series of drinks on the menu is the fruit tea selection. According to the owners, the fruits used in these are mostly fresh fruits which are dried or frozen and not mere powder substitutes. This is evident in the passionfruit drink (pictures below) which contains edible seeds and has a moderately sweet taste with a dash of sourness. The mango fruit teas, on the other hand, are made from locally sourced mangoes. This variant has a taste that retains the freshness of the fruit. The nai-kai series (Chinese for cover) has a cream cheese topping with a drink underneath. The usual way to drink it is to finish it until the half is left then the cheese topping must be mixed with the remaining drink to create a creamy and tangy blend. I was really impressed with the taste. While the nai-kai is reminiscent of the cream cheese drinks of other establishments, it stood out for its right blend of sweetness. Add to that the fact that the cheese used is of imported high quality and not some ordinary local brand.Their basic milk teas are a cute above the competition due to the fact that authentic and imported tea leaves are used in the process of making it. The owners stated that the variants of tea aren't simply the run of the mill green tea or oolong. They have high quality variants such as mint osmanthus and English black tea leaves. We were even shown samples of these fragrant tea leaves in crushed form. We got a sampling of the wintermelon variant. I was pleased to note that it wasn't too sweet and not too filling to the stomach. The owners then revealed that the milk used was a non-fat variant. They also noted that the sugar used in the teas are not made of chemically processed corn syrup, but rather naturally processed local cane sugar. Talk about being tasty and healthy at the same time. Not only are these teas low on sugar, they are also low-fat.The proprietors proudly announced that as much as possible, their ingredients are sourced from local farmers, particularly, the mango, sugar, and passionfruit. They also avoid using powder substitutes for these products to bring out the full flavor and avoid preservatives as much as possible.Drinks are served with a served with a generous helping of sinkers such as coco, pudding, tapioca, among others. Some drinks such as the nai-kai don't come with sinkers, though. It wasn't a problem, as some of the drinks are better on their own.The prices of these tea blends are very affordable. Basic teas start at 55 pesos while the most expensive item on the drinks menu, the alcoholic teas, are about 200 pesos per tall glass. Basic milk teas are about half the price.As for the food, I was surprised when the dishes were made out of veggie meat. Every item on the menu is free of pork, beef, or chicken. As for the taste, these dishes still taste as if they were made from meat. I do like the fact that the dishes are full of spices and are not high on the MSG content. That concludes my review of one of the newest milk tea shops in Manila. Superduck Modern Tea Shop is located at 2nd floor, SM Cyberwest, North Edsa, Quezon City, beside Eurotel and in front of SM North. I do hope you guys will take the opportunity to visit it sometime. It is also open for franchising and event catering activities.

JC Lobo

5.0

Food blogging has brought us to come across Super Duck Modern Tea 超級達可時尚茶飲. This tea shop is famous from where it came from (Lukang, Taiwan) and has expanded here in Manila. In spite of the huge variety and amount of tea shops here, what makes Super Duck so special? I'll share my experience and everything I have learned from Super Duck Modern Tea 超級達可時尚茶飲 in this post. :)