bubble tea
Bubbles on the Rise
Bubble tea was once a trend or fad that would come and go every few years in select countries and cities, at least since the start of the new millennium. However, now being embraced by younger millennials and Gen Z, bubble tea has been growing in popularity globally. By Kathryn Brand
Baskin-Robbins Launches Tiger Milk Bubble Tea
Baskin-Robbins launches a boba/bubble milk tea with an ice cream twist.
ONE ZO bubble tea chain opens first UK shop
Bubble tea brand ONE ZO has opened its first UK shop in Notting Hill Gate, where it handmakes the tapioca pearls that give bubble tea its distinctive appearance.
Global bubble tea brand chooses Covent Garden for first foray into London
The 27-year-old brand Gong cha, formed in Taiwan, is set to open a new bubble tea store in Covent Garden.
Portland-based Tea Chai Té opens new location
The longtime Portland tea company will celebrate the grand opening of its fourth location on Friday 8 January.
South Korea’s fine teas aim to attract Western consumers
While the urban millennials indulge in Western coffee habits, the revival of ancestral tea traditions continues to gain ground in South Korea together with innovative blends and ready-to-drinks cups by local brands, which are keen to enter the international scene. By Barbara Dufrêne
Caribou Coffee launches new summer cold drinks
Caribou Coffee has created several new drinks for the summer months including nitro, cold press and bubble tea.
Percolate Tea arrives in Hollywood
Tea brand Percolate is bringing small-batch boba, premium loose-leaf teas and other drinks to Hollywood this month.