While both Tiger Sugar and Brown Sugar drinks often feature the same core ingredients and flavor profile, the primary difference lies in their visual presentation. They both typically include milk (or a milk alternative), brown sugar syrup, and tapioca pearls, offering a similar sweet, caramel-like taste. However, Tiger Sugar drinks are distinct due to their striking "tiger stripe" appearance created by the way the brown sugar syrup is prepared and applied.
Here's a breakdown:
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Flavor Profile: Essentially the same - a rich, sweet, caramel-like taste derived from the brown sugar syrup.
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Ingredients: Generally include milk (or a milk alternative), brown sugar syrup, and tapioca pearls. The specific preparation and ratios may vary between vendors.
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Visual Appearance: This is the key differentiator.
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Tiger Sugar: The brown sugar syrup is drizzled down the inside of the cup before the milk is added. This creates a visually appealing, layered effect resembling tiger stripes. The hot syrup reacts with the cold milk, creating unique patterns.
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Brown Sugar: While the drink may still have some layering or mixing of the brown sugar, it typically lacks the defined and dramatic "tiger stripe" effect. The syrup might be simply added to the drink without a specific layering technique.
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In short, Tiger Sugar emphasizes a specific preparation technique of the brown sugar syrup to create a visually appealing drink, while brown sugar drinks focus more on the flavor profile imparted by the brown sugar itself.
