Where Is Bayao Tea From? A Kaohsiung Brand Growing Into Taichung and Taipei

Quick Answer

Bayao Tea (八曜和茶) was founded by Huang Ching-lin and started in Kaohsiung, then opened in Taichung, Tainan, Changhua and Hsinchu; a 2022 report counted 8 stores in Taichung. It entered Greater Taipei in late 2024, opening first in Sanchong. (Reports differ on its founding year, so we don’t list one.)

Bayao Tea at a Glance

Item	Details
Founder	Huang Ching-lin
Origin	Kaohsiung
Cities	Taichung, Tainan, Changhua, Hsinchu
Taichung	8 stores (2022 report)
North	Greater Taipei from late 2024, first store in Sanchong

3 Lessons for Bubble Tea Operators

Win one city before moving on: see franchise or your own brand.
Stable tea flavor: see tea leaves and why tea tastes bitter.
Assess new areas first: see startup costs.

How Tang Sugar Supports Bubble Tea Businesses

Tang Sugar supplies tea leaves, creamer, tapioca pearls and packaging from Taiwan, quoted together for your menu and consolidated into one shipment. We also offer an international sourcing agent service and tea shop planning. Contact us for bulk and wholesale quotes.

Note: this article summarizes public information about the brand. Caitang International (Tang Sugar) has no partnership or affiliation with the brands mentioned; brand names and trademarks belong to their owners. Figures are as of each source’s publication date.