Gong Cha at Lot One

Global bubble tea brand from Taiwan known for premium milk teas and hand-crafted toppings (ceased SG operations Oct 2025).

Gong Cha is a Taiwanese bubble tea brand that expanded globally, earning a reputation for premium milk teas made with freshly brewed tea leaves and hand-crafted toppings. The menu features the brand's signature milk foam drinks — a layer of slightly salty, creamy foam atop fresh tea — alongside pearl milk tea, taro milk, and fruit teas, all customisable for sugar and ice levels.

The tapioca pearls are cooked in small batches throughout the day, maintaining the chewy, springy texture that distinguishes quality boba. Gong Cha's presence in Singapore was significant, with outlets across the island, and the brand built a loyal following among tea enthusiasts who valued its clean, tea-forward flavour profile.

However, Gong Cha ceased all Singapore operations in October 2025, with the global CEO indicating intentions to relaunch in the market in 2026. While this outlet is no longer trading, the brand's contribution to Singapore's bubble-tea landscape remains notable, and its potential return is anticipated by fans. For those who appreciated Gong Cha's commitment to tea quality over sugary excess, the brand's absence is felt — and its hoped-for return would be warmly welcomed.