Chinese milk tea chain Chagee plans store openings in Gangnam, Yongsan and Sinchon

Chinese milk tea giant Chagee will enter the Korean market in the second quarter of 2026, opening stores in Gangnam, Yongsan and Sinchon simultaneously.

2026-03-09

Chinese milk tea brands gaining ground in Korea with Jang Won-young endorsement

For many years, the only well-known milk tea franchise was Gong Cha, but Chinese brands like ChaPanda and Heytea have already begun to win the hearts of Koreans.

2026-02-06

Stray Kids' Felix to continue as Gong Cha ambassador, partnership extended through 2026

Felix of Stray Kids is staying on as the face of Gong Cha Korea. The bubble tea brand said Thursday that it has renewed its global ambassador contract with the singer through 2026.

2026-01-29

20-somethings boost tea sales at Starbucks in Korea

Tea is having a moment at Starbucks in Korea — and 20-somethings are driving it. Sales of tea-based drinks at Starbucks rose 8 percent in 2025 from the previous year.

2026-01-12

Savoring the past: Gangneung hosts Tea Culture Festival honoring a millennium of tradition

Participants dressed in hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing, experience Korean tea at the 2025 Tea Culture Festival held at Ojuk Hanok Village in Gangneung on May 25.

2025-05-25

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Chai there: Four cozy tearooms in Seoul to escape the winter blues

Warm up this winter with soothing teas and cozy vibes at these four Seoul tearooms.

2025-02-07

Foulk’s short yet impressive Asia journey (KOR)

he plot is a bit different, but maybe Puccini’s opera “Madame Butterfly” was inspired by his story.

2024-03-22

Foulk’s short yet impressive Asia journey

he plot is a bit different, but maybe Puccini’s opera “Madame Butterfly” was inspired by his story.

2024-03-21

How many people to drink tea with? (KOR)

Tea is meant to be drunk with a good friend, and when too many people get too noisy, it is not a true tea conversation.

2024-02-23

How many people to drink tea with?