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AirAsia Thailand recently introduced bubble milk tea in their in-flight menu – much to the delight of customers. There’s even a poster that says that passengers can now enjoy Boba milk tea 35,000 feet in the air. You’ve probably come across articles on how…
Internet users on the Chinese mainland have blacklisted popular Taiwanese bubble-tea brands after a Hong Kong franchise urged solidarity with street protesters in the Asian financial hub. The online furore began when Yifang Fruit Tea, a maker of the tea-based…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Milksha is opening two outlets in Singapore by the end of this month. The first flagship outlet will open at Suntec City Mall, and a second in Funan mall, which is scheduled to open on the 28th. Known as Milkshop in Taiwan, and…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Chicha San Chen has opened its first outlet in Singapore. Located in 313@Somerset, the flagship store has modern design with an open kitchen. Customers can make their own tea and watch as it brews in a Teapresso machine. They can…
Loob Holding, parent of Malaysian bubble-tea chain Tealive, is preparing an IPO in Malaysia with a view to raising MYR300 million (US$72 million). The firm, which operates more than 200 food-and-beverage outlets in the territory, has reportedly hired advisors…
Gong Cha will team up with Tokidoki to create the world’s first bubble-tea funhouse at Singapore Shilin night market. The Tokidoki-themed bubble-tea funhouse will bring three new flavours including Rosa Latte, Berry Biscotti, Bambu Boba, served in Tokidoki…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Happy Lemon has teamed up with Koubei, Alibaba Group’s local-services app, to upgrade its in-store technology, including a new drink-making robot. At its pilot “smart store” in Shanghai, customers have the option of buying their…
Bubble milk tea brand Tiger Sugar Korea will open first branch in Hongdae, a bustling university town of Seoul. Located at a popular hang-out area for young people, the Hongdae store will offer the same taste as that in Taiwan and use premium ingredients to…
South Korean private equity firm Unison Capital is selling its Gong Cha bubble tea franchise in a deal likely to fetch up to US$442 million. The company purchased the brand four years ago for KRW34 billion ($30 million), before taking over its global…
South Korean private equity firm Unison Capital is selling its Gong Cha bubble tea franchise in a deal likely to fetch up to US$442 million. The company purchased the brand four years ago for KRW34 billion ($30 million), before taking over its global…
More and more Vietnamese entrepreneurs are banking confidently on the popularity of bubble tea among the nation’s youth.It was past 10 in the night, but the bubble tea shop was packed. “I opened this milk tea shop just a few months ago, but people have been…
Taiwanese bubble-tea brand Chun Yang Tea is launching its first store in Canada. With operations across Taiwan as well as in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia, the brand is now planning two new store locations in Toronto and one in Vancouver.…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain The Alley is to open its first outlet in Singapore. Despite the undisclosed location, the brand has already got Singaporean bubble-tea fans excited with an announcement on its Instagram and Facebook pages. Established in 2013, The…
Chinese tea franchise Heytea is launching its first overseas store in Singapore. The six-year-old chain is one of China’s most popular in its category, with each outlet selling 2000-3000 cups per day. It claims to be the franchise responsible for inventing…
Malaysia’s Will Group is planning to open first Chatime Singapore outlet this year. The first two stores will be opened inside shopping malls, with a third scheduled for Jewel Changi Airport next year. The group is also negotiating to take over the Singapore…
Have you always wished for more bubble tea options in Mississauga? Of course you have—and now it looks like your wish is about to come true. If you’ve recently driven down Hurontario Street in the Cooksville area, you might have noticed some stylish signage…
