Hsao-hu taros ice-cream

Features :
Mei-Fang Taro Popsicles were made from mashed taro mixed together with white sugar, flo u r and corn starch. The mixture was then stirred constantly for a period of time before putting in the freezer; and the square-shaped popsicles were meant to be easily carried around by customers The shape also helped preserve the ice popsicles for a longer period of time before melting. Compare to the traditional taro sorbet, the taro sorbet made in Hsao-Hou was more popular because of its finer texture, intense flavor, harder to melt and easier to preserve features . Of course, it was also charming because it is made from high quality materials. In addition, there are two reasons for the name ": Taro Popsicle" : The first reason is because there was only taro flavor popsicle when business first started, so it was named after that. The second reason is because among all flavors of popsicles, Taro flavor was the most popular. So, " Taro Popsicle " became the general name for all flavor popsicles.

Introduction :
Mei-Fung Popsicle City was found by Lin Yen in the summer of 1974 and it has been in business for over 30 years; Lin Yen is a local person from Hsao-Hu. Before he started Mei-Fung Popsicle City, he pr a yed to a local goddess: Sun-Tai-Tze. He was suggested by the goddess that he should do businesses related to water. He then founded Mei-Fung Popsicle City. In the 80s there were more than 20 taro popsicle stores nearby from Ti-Li Bridge to Hsao-Hou Bridge , and Mei-Fung Popsicle City was the most popular one.

Former President Chiang visited Ta-Chia with Mr. Hsieh Tung-Ming while he was the premier in year 1975, and he praised the Mei-Fung Taro Popsicles with high compliments. Later he visited the place for more then a dozen times. Former President Lee also visited the place while he was mayor and while he was V ice P resident. Besides, Former State mayor Song and other government officials are frequent guests of Mei-Fung.

Traditional handmade method of making the popsicles cannot sustain the high demand from the public. Thus, Lin Shi-Shen from the second generation of the family developed an automated production line, which not only increased the volume of popsicle making, but also increased a stability and sanitary level of the product. Further more, new flavors were also created. Despite using the frequent used fat, emulsification stabilizer, artificial spices and pigments in the popsicles, he also added new ingredients such as lecithin into the product. Packaging was also modified to the "one bit" pack, which made it more convenient to serve. One can often taste multiple flavors at one time.

Open Hours : 8:00 AM . ~ 9:30 PM

Transportation :
By Bus :
Take Taichung Transportation bus and get off at Hsao-Hou Stop. Or take Ko-Kung Bus toward Ta-Li direction and get off at Hsao-Hu Stop.

By Car :
•  From Highway 1, take Chung-Kang Exit. Get on Chung-Kang Road and drive towards the city direction. Turn right on En-Tzi Road. En-Tzi Road will become Lin-Sun Road. Turn onto Go-Kung Road and pass Ta-Li Bridge . The store is about 1 KM after passing by the bridge.
Take National Highway 3 and get off Wu-Fung Exit. Drive in to direction towards Ta-Li and take province route s Tzou-Hu Bridge. The store is located about 200 M after passing the bridge.

Guide Services:
Address : 93 Chung-Hsin Road , Sec. 1, Tzou-Hou, Ta-Li, Taichung
Tel : 04-24921027

Remarks :
Mei-Fang Taro Popsicle City currently serve the following flavors: Taro, Peanut, Passion Fruit, sesame, red bean, green bean, plum, longan and others.
Large case (45 pieces): 300 NT
Small Case (39pieces): 250NT
In store tasting are 3 pieces for 20 NT, homemade plum juices are served at 20 NT per glass. The combo set including one serve of taro sorbet with a glass of plum juice is served for 30 NT.
The store also sells homemade ice bars in the flavor of: taro, peanut, milk, red bean and green bean at a cost of 300 NT with 20 ice bars per box. The delivery service is also provided with dry ice if necessary which can preserve the ice for 6 hours.
Mei-Fang Taro Popsicle City has 2 branch stores at the moment. One is located at the outer Tzou-Hu rim on Ta-Fung Road , and the other is located on Wu-Chun West Road , Sec. 2 in Taichung City. Both stores are operated by the second generations of the family.