Hsing Fa Ting Honey Bean Ice - Beiping Branch Introduction
In 1938, the first honey bean ice (蜜豆冰) was sold by Mr. Chen Xi, a resident of Longjing District, who operated a pushcart business next to Taichung Railway Station. The early honey bean ice was inspired by Japan's four-fruit ice and made with more than ten ingredients. Around 1943, it entered the First Market, finally establishing a small stall named [Xin Fa Ting]. In a major fire, Xin Fa Ting was fortunate that only the sign and part of the shop were damaged, so after the fire, it was renamed [Xing Fa Ting], hoping to turn bitterness into luck. The rich ingredients of honey bean ice became a beloved taste recalled by many students, soldiers, and Taichung locals. In recent years, new products have been developed, such as snow ice, handmade tofu pudding, and soft grass jelly. Adhering to a sincere and dedicated business philosophy for decades, it is now run by the third generation, continuing to pass down this nostalgic and wonderful flavor. Recommended menu: signature honey bean ice, red bean milk ice, mango ice, various snow ice.
