Jidong Tea & Dessert (悸动烧仙草) Expands in Fuzhou; US Store Sees Surge in Popularity
Jidong Tea & Dessert (悸动烧仙草) is rapidly evolving its brand identity toward a comprehensive dessert and beverage model. The brand recently opened 6 new stores in Fuzhou, Anhui province. Meanwhile, its first US flagship store has reported exceptional sales performance, signaling successful international expansion into the premium herbal jelly segment.
(Jidong Tea & Dessert (悸动烧仙草) Brand Store Aesthetics)
Starbucks (星巴克) Launches Collaboration Series with Jay Chou
Starbucks (星巴克) China has officially unveiled its highly anticipated collaboration with Mandopop legend Jay Chou. The collection features creative “靈感特調” (Inspiration Special) beverages and a series of music-themed collectibles, merging Chou’s creative vision with Starbucks’ localized coffee culture.
(Starbucks (星巴克) x Jay Chou Limited Edition Campaign)
ChaPanda (茶百道) Partners with “Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality”
ChaPanda (茶百道) has announced a new collaboration with the popular IP “Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality” (凡人修仙传). As part of its aggressive category diversification, the brand also reported reaching 2,700 coffee-integrated service points across its network, strengthening its presence in the competitive coffee market.
(ChaPanda (茶百道) targeting the Gen-Z ACG demographic through premium IP collaborations)
TianLaLa (甜啦啦) Introduces “La La Ice Milk” Series
Value-oriented chain TianLaLa (甜啦啦) has debuted its “La La Ice Milk” (啦啦冰乳) series. The new product line focuses on creamy, dessert-like beverage textures at affordable price points, aiming to capture the summer peak demand in Tier-3 and Tier-4 cities.
1 Point Point (1点点) Sparks Debate with Mango Tomato Flavor
Known for its classic milk tea, 1 Point Point (1点点) has released a controversial Mango Tomato beverage. The experimental fruit combination has triggered widespread discussion on Chinese social media, reflecting the industry’s ongoing race for polarizing and viral flavor profiles.
Lemon Season (柠季) x Junji Ito: Horror Aesthetics Meets Summer Refreshment
Lemon tea leader Lemon Season (柠季) has launched a limited-edition collaboration with legendary horror manga artist Junji Ito (伊藤润二). The campaign includes themed cups and merchandise featuring iconic characters like Tomie, blending dark aesthetics with the brand’s vibrant image.
Kunshan Customs Reports Growth in Coffee Bean Imports
Recent data from Kunshan Customs reveals a steady increase in coffee bean imports from January to May 2026. The stats highlight the continued growth of China’s domestic coffee processing sector and the rising demand for high-quality raw materials among major beverage chains.
(Quality control and import volume of raw coffee beans remain critical to the industry supply chain)
