Where Is TP TEA From? Chun Shui Tang’s 2005 Tea Brand and Its Overseas Stores

Quick Answer

TP TEA (茶湯會) was founded in 2005 by the group behind Chun Shui Tang and is known for its Tieguanyin tea latte. It opened franchising in 2015 and went overseas in 2016. A 2023 report put it at about 150 stores in Taiwan and 37 overseas, including the US, Canada, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong.

TP TEA at a Glance

Item	Details
Founded	2005, Taiwan
Group	Chun Shui Tang (Chun Shui Hsing Yeh)
Signature	Tieguanyin tea latte
Stores	About 150 in Taiwan, 37 overseas (2023 report)
Overseas	US, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and more

3 Lessons for Bubble Tea Operators

Make the tea the signature: see tea leaves.
Group brands split roles: Chun Shui Tang runs teahouses, TP TEA runs takeaway. See the Chun Shui Tang story.
Overseas franchising: see Taking a bubble tea brand overseas.

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.