From Changsha to Suzhou: Tea颜悦色’s Surprise Came in a Citrus Cup

I was thrilled to find 茶颜悦色! The famed Changsha milk tea brand at the newly opened 平江路游园会 branch in Suzhou (one of the three debut stores in the city). The vibe is charming, classic Chinese-meets-modern pop, perfect for strolling and sipping. We ordered one of their recommended drinks, expecting silky classic milk tea, but were surprised by a distinctly sour, citrus‑like flavor. It wasn’t to my taste, I definitely lean toward creamy milk teas, not tart fruit infusions! That said, their service was exceptional: after waiting over five minutes in line, the staff proactively refunded our entire order because of the delay. That kind of customer care really stood out and turned a small inconvenience into a big win. --- 👍 Highlights Finding a beloved Changsha brand in Suzhou was exciting, I thought it only existed back in Hunan! Beautiful “游园会” concept store: cute, Instagram‑ready, and part café, part boutique. Impressive service: the full refund due to queue time? Absolutely top tier 🏆 --- 👎 Needs Improvement The recommended drink was too sour for my preferences. If you're not into citrus-forward teas, you might want to pick a creamy milk tea instead. --- 💡 Pro Tips Craving something classic? Go for one of the 幽兰拿铁 or 声声乌龙 they're more in line with rich milk‑tea flavors. Don’t judge it by one drink, ask about their top-selling creamy drinks. Trust the friendly staff: they actually refund if the queue’s long, which is rare and impressive. --- 📍 Summary 茶颜悦色·平江路游园会店 is a wonderful addition to Suzhou’s tea-scape. Though the drink I tried wasn’t to my liking, the store ambiance is delightful and the customer-first attitude truly earns praise. If you're a milk tea lover, definitely explore their menu and don’t hesitate to enjoy the premium service!