Taiwanese Boba Tea Shop Coming to Palmetto

PALMETTO, FL — Jasmine Dragon, a new boba tea shop, is preparing to open at 6813 Buffalo Rd #103, Palmetto, FL 34221. Owner Vivian Chan told Business Debut the shop is targeting a March opening, introducing a range of Taiwanese-inspired bubble tea and specialty drinks to the area.

What to Expect

Jasmine Dragon is designed as a fast-casual, grab-and-go concept with limited seating. The focus is on quick service and customizable drinks, making it an easy stop for customers new to boba as well as longtime fans of the category.

The menu centers on boba tea, a milk tea-based drink with tapioca pearls that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has grown rapidly in popularity across North America. Chan said the goal is to bring a concept to Palmetto that reflects both traditional flavors and a more modern approach.

Menu and Vision

The drink program includes classic milk teas alongside fruit teas, smoothies and slush-style drinks that can be made without dairy. Signature options include a brown sugar milk tea with tapioca pearls and a dirty dalgona whipped coffee inspired by the popular Asian-style treat.

Roosevelt Rosabelle, the shop’s manager and lead barista, told Business Debut the menu was developed to be approachable for first-time guests. Fruit teas such as peach, grapefruit, passion fruit, lychee and winter melon offer lighter options, while cocoa-based drinks like Oreo, Ferrero-style chocolate and banana cocoa lean more toward dessert-style beverages.

Chan said the concept is intentionally flexible, with plans to evolve the menu over time as customers get familiar with the brand.

Ownership and Franchise Background

Jasmine Dragon is part of a developing franchise concept created with franchisor Kent Leong, who is based in Canada. Chan, whose family has a long background in the restaurant industry in Alberta, said the Palmetto location is among the first steps in expanding the brand into the United States.

“We’re building it together,” Chan told Business Debut, noting that the long-term vision includes opportunities for future franchisees.

Opening Timeline

The team is targeting a March opening, pending final inspections and finishing touches.

Hours

The shop plans to open seven days a week, with initial hours set for 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Follow for More

Social media pages and an official website are to be announced as the opening approaches.

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