A Taiwanese-style bubble tea franchise, Gong Cha opened a new location in Missouri City.
The store is located at 4899 Highway 6, Suite 107C, in the Tang City Plaza development.
Gong Cha, which translates to “tribute tea for the emperor”, specializes in pearl milk tea or bubble tea, smoothies and coffee. The company said fresh tea is brewed and pearl or bubbles are cooked every four hours.
In the U.S., the brand’s specialty is known as “Milk Form,” which is a slightly salted cream topping above freshly brewed tea.
Since 2006, Gong Cha has expanded to over 15 countries and more than 1,500 locations worldwide, including over 50 in the U.S. and five in the Houston area.
Construction underway at Tang City Plaza
Construction continues at Tang City Plaza, while some tenants have already opened their doors.
Located at Hwy. 6 and Colonial Lakes Drive in Missouri City, the Pan-Asian development spans 15.4 acres and includes retail condos and hotel space across multiple buildings. There are a lot of Asian people who live in First Colony, that is why our property is so popular,” said Frank Lee, the broker and principal at Dreams Come True Realty, in an email. “We will have a complex of over 225,000 square foot shopping, education, medical, restaurant, etc. that you can enjoy within your neighborhood.