The Ultimate CHAGEE Ordering Guide and Must-Try Drinks

Hi everyone, I’m Emma Lee, a foreign food blogger living in China. I love exploring street food as well as high-end restaurants, tasting every authentic bite along the way. Today, I’m excited to introduce one of China’s most popular tea brands — CHAGEE. I’ll share my ordering tips and must-try drinks so you can enjoy the authentic flavors without any guesswork.

CHAGEE – Brand Introduction

CHAGEE was founded in 2017 in Yunnan, the world’s tea capital. It has quickly become one of the most popular tea brands in mainland China. The tea beverage market in China is highly competitive, but CHAGEE stands out. Its drinks are mainly made from different teas like green tea, jasmine tea, and oolong tea, combined with fruits such as Hami melon and oranges, as well as milk and milk foam in some options. The drinks retain the tea’s aroma without the bitterness, making them perfect for anyone trying tea beverages for the first time.

Beyond mainland China, CHAGEE has stores in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the U.S., the Philippines, and Vietnam. New store openings often draw huge crowds, sometimes with lines lasting up to three hours.

• Chinese Name: 霸王茶姬
• Main Ingredients: Tea, including green tea, jasmine tea, and oolong tea
• Recommended Time: Afternoon tea
• Best Season: All year round
• Average Cost: 20 CNY
• Suitable For: Tea lovers, especially those who want tea as an alternative to coffee
• Locations: Major Chinese cities and provinces including Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Sichuan
• Store Details:Official Store List

How to Order

All CHAGEE stores allow customers to scan a WeChat QR code in-store to place orders and pay via WeChat or Alipay. The process is as convenient as ordering fast food on your phone, and you can customize your drink according to your preferences:

• Cup Size: Medium, Large
• Tea Base: Tea Aroma, Floral Aroma (available for some drinks)
• Temperature: Hot, Room Temperature, No Ice, Less Ice (for winter, I recommend less ice for cold drinks)
• Sweetness: Regular, Less, Half, Slight, No Added Sugar (other ingredients may contain some sugar)

Must-Try Drinks

Boya Juexian

• Tea Base: Floral Aroma
• Temperature: Less Ice
• Sweetness: Regular
• Review: The jasmine aroma is incredibly fragrant and unlike anything you brew at home. The rich milkiness blends with the floral notes, making it irresistible. This signature drink feels magical, like a delicate fairy in a cup.

Huatián Oolong

• Temperature: Less Ice
• Sweetness: Regular
• Review: Juicy peach meets refreshing oolong tea, offering a sweet yet clean flavor. It’s a playful, youthful milk tea, very popular among young women.

Wanli Mulan

• Temperature: Less Ice
• Sweetness: Regular
• Review: Rich and lingering, like a wise elder shaped by time. The drink has a unique floral note with cassia seeds, creating a flavor you won’t find in any other milk tea brand. It’s a star item, often sold out.

Guifu Lanxiang

• Temperature: Less Ice
• Sweetness: Regular
• Review: Sweet autumn osmanthus gives a soft, elegant flavor. Drinking it feels like sitting in a small backyard, rocking on a chair with a gentle breeze. Rare in other milk tea brands, it brings a calm and soothing experience.

Baiwu Hongchen

• Temperature: Less Ice
• Sweetness: Regular
• Review: Slightly pricier but lighter on black tea flavor. If you prefer strong, caramel-like Hong Kong-style black tea, this one is lighter and fresher, matching the “white mist” feel of its name.

Yimo Yunhai

• Temperature: Less Ice
• Sweetness: Regular
• Review: Smooth cheese and rich milk create a full-bodied matcha flavor. Not bitter, slightly sweet, and silky, it’s impossible to stop after the first sip. Best enjoyed quickly before the ice melts, making it milder. This drink surpasses Yimo Shanyue in creaminess and taste.