In December 2025, the top 30 chain tea beverage brands collectively operated a total of 135,500 stores. During the month, 3,226 new stores opened while 2,045 closed, resulting in a net increase of 1,181 stores.
Today, ChaYan YueSe launched two new drinks: “Message After Snow” and “Winter Sun.” The new products feature banana as the main ingredient, paired with high-mountain black tea, coconut, and other elements. Also today, Good ME rolled out its student card collaboration with “GG Bond” across all stores nationwide. The collaboration includes six beverages, such as Coconut Matcha Mochi and Strawberry Mochi.
Since the beginning of the year, Tims China has opened 28 new stores, covering cities like Shanghai, Nantong, Nanjing, Jinhua, Fuyang, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan. Among them, one store is located on a university campus and another at a train station. The brand also announced that 19 new stores will soon open in cities including Quanzhou, Sanya, and Tianjin, with four of these situated in transportation hubs.
Recently, the chain tea brand Molly Tea sparked discussions with its seasonal limited Exotic Guava Series. Most consumers’ feedback after trying the drinks focused less on flavor and more on the fact that “half the cup is filled with ice.”
Recently, a netizen posted that they saw Mixue recruiting for positions such as Theme Park Content Scriptwriter, Park Performance Coordinator, Park Merchandise Coordinator, and Engineering Management on a job platform. This has led to market speculation that “Mixue might be building a theme park.” Others suspect it could be a “pop-up theme park” or “a collaboration with existing parks.”
Recently, Good Luck Coconut storefronts have appeared in several Wanda Cinemas in Guangzhou. As of now, the brand operates over 160 stores across more than 40 cities nationwide, with over 80% of them located in Wanda Cinemas.
According to China Haikou Customs, the coffee industry in Hainan Province is experiencing new growth opportunities under the dual benefits of the Hainan Free Trade Port’s processing value-added tariff exemption and “zero-tariff” policies. In 2025, Hainan Province enterprises imported 9,110.6 tons of coffee beans and related products, valued at 480 million CNY, representing year-on-year increases of 5.6 times and 8.3 times, respectively.
In January, the first Haidilao Dessert Shop in China officially opened at Shanghai Hongqiao Nanfeng City. The dessert shop was transformed from Haidilao‘s original waiting area and milk tea counter, covering approximately 72 square meters. It offers 13 freshly made desserts, 5 handcrafted teas, and 5 pastry items. According to reports, the store consistently receives over 100 orders per day.