Infusion Cake and Red Tea Specialty Store Introduction
For Zhang Jiachang, the manager of Infusion Cake and Tea Shop, the biggest challenge is pointing out the restaurant’s most recommended items. After spending seven years in various regions, Jiachang returned to Chiayi City in 2016 and opened Infusion Cake and Tea Shop on a small street known for its beautiful scenery, alongside his friend and dessert chef, Lai Yihan. The storefront features a large glass window intertwined with white wooden grilles, framing the interior like a series of warm and serene paintings. Upon entering this world of art, a comfortable ambiance accompanied by music gently fills the space, encouraging each guest to naturally become an indispensable part of the artwork. Each French dessert displayed in the dessert cabinet at the counter is crafted by Yihan, who combines her experiences studying in France with a variety of inspirations from her life. These creations are developed over a span of one to two months, reflecting her relentless spirit and dedication—akin to her music studies—invested in her dessert creations, resulting in desserts that possess rich and diverse aesthetic layers. To complement the different desserts, Jiachang recommends specific teas to enhance the experience. Every step of choosing, brewing, and serving the tea is carefully supervised by Jiachang, ensuring that only the best dishes are presented to customers. This dedication is why Jiachang finds it difficult to choose a single recommended dish; he is confident that every item served meets his high standards. The walls of the shop periodically feature changing art exhibitions including photographs, oil paintings, and drawings, which quietly reveal their stories whenever a guest looks up, reflecting the inherent artistic beauty of Infusion Cake and Tea Shop. Situated on Cheng Ren Street, it stands patiently waiting for passersby to stumble upon it and hear the stories it has to tell. Recommended dishes: Lemon Tart, Smoked Earl Grey Tea.
