Horchata Meets Bubble Tea with New Limited-Time Lineup at Gong cha

Three creamy, cinnamon-forward drinks give guests new ways to enjoy the flavor, arriving at U.S. shops Oct. 13

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — This fall, Gong cha, the world’s leading bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 locations in 32 international markets, is bringing the creamy, cinnamon-forward flavor of horchata to the bubble tea menu with three new limited time drinks.

Beginning October 13, participating U.S. stores will introduce the Horchata Milk Tea with Pearls, Horchata Coffee Bobaccino with Pearls and Horchata Tea Bobaccino with Pearls.

Available for a limited time and while supplies last, the new drinks pair the smooth, creamy flavor of horchata with Gong cha’s milk tea and blended Bobaccino formats, so guests should sip them before they’re gone.

NEW Horchata Milk Tea with Pearls: Gong cha spices up its classic milk tea with the cozy, cinnamon-forward flavors of horchata. Served over ice with signature boba pearls and topped with creamy Milk Foam and a dusting of cinnamon, this smooth and comforting sip brings together layers of creamy, spiced flavor.

NEW Horchata Coffee Bobaccino with Pearls: This blended take on horchata brings together cinnamon-forward horchata flavor and rich coffee in Gong cha’s frozen Bobaccino. Finished with boba pearls, creamy Milk Foam and a dusting of cinnamon on top, this indulgent drink delivers a rich and creamy combination of coffee and warm cinnamon flavor.

NEW Horchata Tea Bobaccino with Pearls: Creamy, cinnamon-forward horchata flavor meets Gong cha’s rich tea in a smooth, blended Bobaccino. Finished with signature boba pearls, creamy Milk Foam and a dusting of cinnamon, this indulgent drink delivers a deliciously creamy way to enjoy the flavor of horchata .

“We wanted to give guests multiple ways to enjoy the creamy, cinnamon-forward flavor of horchata at Gong cha,” said Jenn Leitner, Vice President, Brand & Marketing, The Americas for Gong cha. “Guests can keep it cool and refreshing with our Horchata Milk Tea or go blended with our Coffee or Tea Bobaccino. We wanted to give guests options, because when you find a flavor you love, one way to enjoy it is never enough.”

Gong cha is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Throughout the year, the brand is unveiling special surprises and events. For more information about the anniversary, visit https://www.gong-cha.com/usa/us-en or follow them on social @gongchatea.

Guests can maximize their Gong cha experience by downloading the Gong cha Tea app for iOS and Android. The app allows users to skip the line by ordering ahead, customize their beverages, and earn loyalty points.

About Gong cha
Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong cha is the world’s premier bubble tea brand. Its commitment to quality starts with its name: “Gong cha” means to offer the best tea to the emperor from all of one’s possessions. From the most seasoned bubble tea connoisseur to a first-timer, Gong cha offers its customers the ability to customize their beverage to their exact specifications and never sacrifices flavor or technique. With its premium product, simple and scalable operational model, and strong corporate support, Gong cha is one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands in the U.S and internationally, with nearly 2,200 locations in 32 international markets. For more information, please visit https://www.gong-cha.com/usa/us-en.

Brianne Badenjki
Ink Link Marketing
brianne@inklinkmarketing.com

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