Heytea

Heytea (Chinese: 喜茶; pinyin: Xǐ Chá; Jyutping: hei2 caa4; Cantonese Yale: Héi Chàh; lit. 'Happy Tea') is a Chinese tea beverage chain founded in 2012 and headquartered in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. Originally established as "Royal Tea" (Chinese: 皇茶; pinyin: Huáng Chá; Jyutping: wong4 caa4) in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, the company quickly expanded across Guangdong and other regions of China. Following a trademark dispute, the brand was renamed "Heytea" in 2016. As of 2026, the chain operates over 4,000 locations, primarily in China. Heytea is often classified as a "wanghong" brand due to its popularity on social media. It is known for its modern store design, photogenic packaging and innovative beverages, including cheese tea and fruit teas. Its signature cheese tea uses a mixture of New Zealand Anchor cheese, milk, cream and salt. The brand has locations in several countries like the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea, as well as Hong Kong and Macau.