Where Is Kung Fu Tea From? Founded in Queens in 2010, One of the Largest US Bubble Tea Chains

Quick Answer

Kung Fu Tea was founded in Flushing, Queens, New York, in April 2010 and is one of the largest bubble tea chains in the US, sometimes called “the Starbucks of bubble tea”. Reports put it at roughly 350 to 370+ locations (over 370 in a 2024 report).

Kung Fu Tea at a Glance

Item	Details
Founded	April 2010, Flushing, Queens, New York
Locations	About 350–370+ (over 370 in a 2024 report)
Market	Mainly the US
Model	Franchising

3 Lessons for North American Bubble Tea Operators

The US market is big: see bubble tea in the US.
Import ingredients reliably: see importing bubble tea supplies into the US.
Buy in bulk: see tapioca pearls in bulk.

How Tang Sugar Supports Bubble Tea Businesses

Tang Sugar supplies tapioca pearls, tea, creamer, syrups, cups and sealing film for export to the US 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.