Some of you might have rocked up to your go-to Gong Cha joint for your usual brown sugar milk tea or taro beverage – only to find it closed. This was a nationwide event for bubble tea lovers across Singapore on October 2, 2025, as it turns out that the Taiwanese drink chain has shut all its outlets islandwide in a complete exit. Its Singapore website, social media accounts, and delivery platform presence have also been wiped clean.
Now this is one sudden closure we never saw coming, judging by how popular the brand is. But this isn’t the first time Gong Cha has closed down in Singapore. In 2017, Gong Cha pulled out of the country after eight years of operation, only to reemerge as LiHo in the same year. LiHo now has over 80 outlets locally, and is best loved for its cheese tea, brown sugar milk tea, and avocado smoothies.
So, for those who were previously unaware: Gong Cha as we know it today isn’t its OG iteration. And it’s only going to evolve even more.
A Gong Cha spokesperson confirmed that this isn’t goodbye – the brand is simply switching franchisees. Come 2026, the beverage chain will be up and running once again, and fans can look forward to exciting new flavours.
Now, let’s just hope that prices don’t get a hike after reopening.
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