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KUNG FU TEA CELEBRATES NATIONAL BUBBLE TEA DAY
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Apr 12, 2024 10:48am
PR Newswire

NEW YORK, April 12, 2024

Founders of National Bubble Tea Day - Kung Fu Tea gets ready to celebrate their 14th Birthday and the growing international holiday celebrated around the world.

NEW YORK, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in Queens on April 30, 2010, Kung Fu Tea, America's favorite bubble tea, has continuously elevated the world of made-to-order bubble tea with their 'Fresh - Innovative - Fearless' approach. 14 Years later and with over 400 locations around the US, Kung Fu Tea is excited to honor the growing community of 'boba lovers' and celebrate the tasty beverage that everyone is falling in love with.


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As the Founders of National Bubble Tea Day, Kung Fu Tea has always been excited to see the holiday expand, with other domestic and international bubble tea companies coming together to embrace the holiday and share their passion for all things Boba on Kung Fu Tea's Birthday.

"We strive to make bubble tea accessible for everyone. Whether you are looking for the iconic milk tea, a refreshing slush, or a fruity punch - Kung Fu Tea has something for everyone. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your favorites or mix it up and explore our menu with a wide variety of delicious toppings and fresh tea bases. We're so excited to celebrate National Bubble Tea Day with Boba lovers on our birthday every single year," says Kung Fu Tea Marketing Manager, Matthew Poveromo.

To expand the celebration, this April, Kung Fu Tea is launching a series of promotions surrounding their 14th Anniversary and National Bubble Tea Day!

4/15-4/30: Get a free Boba Bag featuring graphics from Nintendo's Princess Peach: Showtime! game with the purchase of 2 drinks from Princess Peach's Tea Party!
4/27-4/27: Get double app points with every purchase on the Kung Fu Tea App
4/29: Get a Free Medium Kiwi Punch with any drink purchase
4/30: Get a $6 app credit when you make any purchase with the Kung Fu Tea App. Credit to be redeemed the following week with every purchase!
Fans can hear the latest on all things boba by following Kung Fu Tea on TikTok and Instagram.

About Kung Fu Tea

Founded in Queens, NY in 2010, Kung Fu Tea is America's #1 Bubble Tea Company with over 400 locations across the U.S. and Canada. At Kung Fu Tea, each beverage is freshly handcrafted with authentic, high-quality ingredients. To learn more, please visit www.kungfutea.com or follow Kung Fu Tea's official social channels: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

So you can just make up a day when you found a company? That's not how it worked for us for Kung Fu Tai Chi Day.

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05-07-2024
NEWS

Starbucks goes boba: This summer’s menu has bubble tea, and it’s a Gen Z dream
The generation’s favorite coffee chain is now serving up one of its most beloved beverages.


[Photo: Starbucks]

BY SARAH BREGEL
1 MINUTE READ

Boba, or bubble tea, is having a moment. It seems that new bubble tea joints are popping up everywhere you turn. Chains like Kung Fu Tea and Gong Cha are easy to come by, and there are even at-home boba kits for sale in grocery stores so you can have boba anytime.

Now, we can add Starbucks to the list of places to get our boba on. On May 7, Starbucks dropped its 2024 summer menu, and it of course includes bubble tea.

In a press release, the brand introduced its version of boba, which comes in “raspberry-flavored pearls.” They’re featured in three of the new summer drinks, but if you really love the chewy treats, you can add them to any drink.

The coffee company said it took inspiration from East Asian beverages with tapioca pearls when crafting the new drinks, focusing on adding a “refreshing pop of flavor and color” to the creations. The three featured drinks are all bright blue, and made of a “sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry.” One drink is blended with water, another with lemonade, and another with coconut milk.

It’s a smart move for Starbucks, given bubble tea has never been more in demand. That popularity has largely been fueled by Gen Z—the social media generation that posts everything they eat and drink, meaning they lean into items that are fun and aesthetically pleasing. Bubble tea is both, and it’s beloved by celebrities and influencers—and right up Gen Z’s alley, and now, it’s also being sold by their favorite coffee chain.

While bubble tea is likely at the top of every Gen Zers next order, there are also fruity new bakery items including Orange Cream Cake Pop and Pineapple Cloud Cake. Starbucks is also offering some discounts to sweeten the deal: From May 15 to May 31, customers with the app can snag 50% off one handcrafted beverage every Friday, and on Mondays from May 13 to May 27, personalized offers will pop up in the app.

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