Successful sweet drinks brand that goes International
Have you ever wondered what it is like to run a business on sweet drink brand? Many would not expect such companies to grow big, in fact going International! Of course, it all started from scratch, just like the famous quote by Warren St. John saying, “Everything in the World starts small and then becomes bigger — except bad things.” So for those of you who are interested and passionate about opening your own sweet drink brand, this article is about definitely a refresher and motivation for you! Here are the list of successful sweet drinks brand that goes International!
1.OneZo
Each cup of OneZo’s tea drink consists of delicious and fresh handmade bubbles, replacing the conventional mass produced tapioca balls. OneZo was originally originated from Taiwan, and has became the pioneer tea shop that offers fresh handmade bubbles as well as the tasty Pokemon shaped bubbles in our drinks! Many of our customers anticipate for launching new menu items every month. In fact, most of our new items have its own theme chosen as a way of sharing our ideas with with our customers. Our latest collaboration was with the well-known TV series “A Boy Named Flora A”. This theme engages everyone to enjoy the beauty of Taiwan in the way we know at its best. OneZo even had the honor of collaborating with NIKE, and even invited an NBA superstar, Kyrie Irving to come to our shop and experience making his very own tapioca balls and handmade drinks during his visit in Taiwan in 2017. OneZo eventually expanded its market globally — 6 countries in just 2 years! The company believes that handmade drinks are not just about convenience, but rather savoring life through the combination of art, drama and sports. Savoring tea is the culture of our lives, and represents the vitality and depth of Taiwan’s handmade drinks. Currently, you will be able to find OneZo in the United States, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Qatar, Thailand, Cambodia and The Philippines!
2.Gong Cha
“Gong cha” in Chinese means to offer the best tea to the Emperor from all possessions. It represents the highest quality and self-expectation. The brand was established in 2006, Gong cha has been appreciated by its customers, relying on good words of mouth and unique customized services originated in Taiwan. From then on, the story of Gong cha has widely spread, and Gong cha has become one of the best-known quality tea providers in the world. Nowadays, Gong cha has blossomed in 4 different continents Worldwide, such as North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Here is the timeline of the establishment of Gong Cha, and eventually receiving awards!
1996 — Initiating tea drink business,devoting in product development.
2006 — The first Gong cha store opened in Kaohsiung,Taiwan.
2009 — The first oversea outlet in Hong Kong opened.Gong cha started to expand its global market share.
2012 — Gong cha introduced fashion tea drink into Korean market,and created a modern tea shop culture.
2013–2014 — Gong cha was voted as the most popular F&B brand in Singapore and Korea.
2017 — Gong cha opened on Majestic Princess, becoming the first tea beverage brand cooperates with world-class luxury cruise lines.
2019 — From Taiwan to the world, Gong cha celebrates over 20 regions worldwide.
3. Chatime
Chatime, being the largest teahouse franchise in the world adopted the strategy of franchising as a way to expand and grow its model. Currently, Chatime is operating over 2,500 stores in over 38 different countries worldwide, with an estimated revenue of US$ 20 million as of 2011. Chatime is known for its best-selling drink, the “pearl” milk tea. The brand has a variety of drinks under categories such as milk tea, fresh tea, fruit tea, “oriental pop tea”, “QQ” jelly, “mousse”, juices, smoothies and coffee. It also offers less sugar drinks. The brand was first founded in 2005, under a parent company La Kaffa Coffee which was based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company opened its first outlet outside of Taiwan in California in 2006, followed by Australia in 2009, where it currently has over 70 stores. This was followed by Malaysia in 2010. Eventually in 2012, the brand opened its first store in India, a traditional tea drinking country, in New Delhi. After its two stores in New York, its third store in the United States opened at Mall of America in March 2012, and eventually opening up in London, United Kingdom and many other countries around the World!
4. Yomie’s rice x Yoghurt
Bubble teas and fruit teas are nothing new to us. The sweet drinks are so irresistible but at the same time, we don’t want to deal with the calories. So if you’re looking for a healthier alternative to bubble tea, here’s a piece of great news for you. Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt is here to serve you the yummy purple rice yogurt drink! Originated from Sydney, Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt has won the hearts of many with the healthy yet tasty yogurt drinks. Although the brand just established in 2018, Yomie’s craze started really fast with many willing to wait in line for their fresh yogurt and purple rice drinks. What’s so good about Yomie’s? Every drink here is freshly made daily with no preservatives and colourings. Not to mention that their yogurt is fermented in-store daily and each batch can only be kept for 24 hours. You can rest assured you are getting the freshest yogurt drinks in town! As if it isn’t enough to entice you, you can also pair the drink with all kinds of fresh fruits and toppings like passionfruit, avocado, jujube dates and more.
One drink that you should definitely order while you’re here is their signature drink, Purple Rice Yogurt. Instead of the usual black pearls, generous amounts of purple rice is used to add chewy bites to the drink. Additionally, the nutty flavour of the purple rice blends perfectly with the natural sourness of the yogurt, delivering a smooth texture to your mouth. The yogurt drink itself is flawless and the healthy ingredient used is yet another plus point. While bubble tea is simple and comforting, but it’s always good to go for a healthier option every once in a while to balance the diet. And Yomie’s Rice X Yoghurt stands out from the others because of their icy and healthy drinks. If you haven’t tried Yomie’s Rice x Yoghurt, it’s a great time to head on down to the closest outlet in your town with a friend and try it out for yourself! Yomie’s Rice x Yoghurt has now launched its store in many different countries around the World, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, United States, Canada, and many more!
5. Happy Lemon
Happy Lemon, which was first founded in Shanghai, China in 2006 and now includes more than 1,000 locations around the globe, has just launched a store on Convoy Street that also happens to be its largest worldwide. The huge franchise is known for its tea drinks, based on black or green tea imported from Taiwan; top sellers include a fresh grapefruit green tea and a mango matcha latte. Its boba milk teas, which come with tapioca pearls or housemade taro balls, can be customized with varying levels of sweetness, and the Kearny Mesa location also offers mojitos, made with Eureka lemons and fresh mint.
But the Happy Lemon chain is most famous for its salted cheese series, which crowns a cup of tea with a creamy cheese foam made with cream cheese, whipped cream, milk, and a little rock salt. Proper drinking technique starts with tilting the cup at 45 degree angle to first enjoy the salted cheese topping on its own before it mixes with the tea. Besides drinks, the Convoy shop’s menu includes Asian-style bubble waffles in original or chocolate flavor. Happy Lemon itself is now operating in many different countries around the globe, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, China, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Malaysia and many more countries!
