Aiyu Passion : Jelly Specialty Store

「A dessert shop in Guanshan with precious family legacy 」

The owner Fiona Wu decided to return to her homeland Guanshan to open this Aiyu Store because she was deeply moved by her father’s dedication to tending his Aiyu farm for over 30 years. The Aiyu specialty store offers different cold desserts made with fragrant, chewy Aiyu jelly, which is made by scrubbing seeds of Aiyu trees, as well as local agricultural produce like pineapples, lemons, and honey black tea. When you go through the entrance gate of the Japanese-style old house, you will be “welcomed” by an Aiyu figurine in the yard and see dried Aiyu fruit on a table inside. Many people in Guanshan like to have Aiyu for dessert in the afternoon. Local guests are always cheerfully greeted Fiona as they come in and give order. She also provides agriculture courses in campus of local elementary schools and demonstrates how to make Aiyu by scrubbing its seeds for visitors to Taitung. With the operation of this store, she forges the bond with her homeland with her passion for Aiyu. Aiyu jelly is a special dessert in Taiwan and people usually have it in summer. If you visit Guanshan in winter, however, it’s a good idea to try hot Aiyu here! Aiyu jelly served here is made from Aiyu seeds, which doesn’t melt in hot soup and has a special texture and flavor of local species.