Gong cha Turns 20 with a Month Long Birthday Celebration

Drops a limited edition free Birthday Boba Bottle with birthday drink on Sept. 15

BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gong cha turns 20, and to celebrate, the brand is giving away an exclusive new Birthday Boba Bottle free to every guest who orders the Birthday Drink on Sept. 15 at participating U.S. locations, while supplies last. The limited-time Birthday Drink layers mango foam over Strawberry Milk Tea and finishes with sprinkles. The Birthday Drink is available from runs only from Sept. 6 through Sept. 15.

Exclusive Birthday Boba Bottle
The Birthday Boba Bottle arrives as the centerpiece of the anniversary year. Gong cha produced it in limited quantities and will not restock it after the anniversary window closes. Fans who miss the drop on Sept. 15, can still take one home for $4.99 with any purchase, while supplies last.

You + up to 20 of your Best-Teas
Anyone turning 20 in 2026 shares a birth year with Gong cha, and three winners will win a free party. Each winner takes over their nearest Gong cha store with 20 best-tea friends, a free drink for every guest, birthday goodies for the celebrant and free Gong cha for a year.

Fans enter here and Gong cha will select three winners at random and announce them Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. CT on Instagram @gongchatea. Winners verify their date of birth after selection. Restrictions apply.

"We are thrilled to share our 20th birthday celebration with our guests and make the festivities extra special with giveaways and offers that will delight fans," said Jenn Leitner, Vice President, Brand & Marketing, The Americas for Gong cha. "From our exclusive Birthday Drink to the new Birthday Boba Bottle to parties celebrating our birthday twins, we have a lot of fun in store for this major milestone."

Gong cha poured its first cup in 2026 and now runs nearly 2,200 locations across 32 international markets. THe brand has marked the anniversary year with purple and green tumblers, an exclusive boba charm, and more surprises are still in store. For additional information about Gong cha and the 20th anniversary, visit https://www.gong-cha.com/usa/us-en or follow them on social @gongchatea.

Guests can maximize their Gong cha experience by downloading the mobile app for iOS and Android. The app allows users to skip the line by ordering ahead, customize their beverages, and earn loyalty points.

*Must purchase the Birthday Drink on September 15, 2026 to receive the Free Birthday Boba Bottle. Available while supplies last at participating Gong cha locations.

About Gong cha

Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong cha is the world's premier bubble tea brand. Its commitment to quality starts with its name: "Gong cha" means to offer the best tea to the emperor from all of one's possessions. From the most seasoned bubble tea connoisseur to a first-timer, Gong cha offers its customers the ability to customize their beverage to their exact specifications and never sacrifices flavor or technique. With its premium product, simple and scalable operational model, and strong corporate support, Gong cha is one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands in the U.S and internationally, with nearly 2,200 locations in 32 international markets. For more information, please visit https://www.gong-cha.com/usa/us-en.

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