What is the meaning of Gong Cha?
tribute tea for the emperor
Founded in 2006 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Gong Cha, which translates to “tribute tea for the emperor” opened its doors into a highly saturated bubble tea market.
Who started Gong Cha?
Gong cha is a popular bubble tea chain that was established in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2006, and since 2009, has swept many countries; Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Macau, Philippines, Korea, and Malaysia – by storm. Gong cha (Tribute Tea) origin back a long way at around 1000 BC in ancient China.
What is Gong Cha famous for?
Gong cha’s leading product is its famous Taiwanese-style bubble tea, which is sweet milk tea infused with pearl-shaped tapioca. All teas at Gong cha is freshly brewed daily. Gong cha offers refreshing beverages and services that will have you leaving happy.
What is Gong Cha made of?
In a nutshell, Bobas are Tapioca pearls that are approximately the size of a marble. They consist of a neutral flavor, which is typically described as chewy or gummy in consistency. These are made from tapioca starch, which come from Cassava Root.
What is the most popular Gong Cha drink?
Top Drinks
- Milk Foam Green Tea.
- Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J.
- Panda Milk Tea.
- Wintermelon Oolong.
- Lemon Juice w/ White Pearl & Ai-Yu.
- Lemon Wintemelon w/ Basil Seeds.
- QQ Passion Fruit Green Tea.
- Royal Thai Tea.
Is Gong Cha good for you?
Gong Cha has launched 13 Healthier Choice Symbol-certified drinks, which make up one quarter of the menu. Consider them a better option than the other non-certified drinks. Following the Health Promotion Board’s guidelines of up to 6g sugar per 100ml, these drinks have reduced sugar levels, and do not contain toppings.
How much do you get paid at Gong Cha?
Gong Cha Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| All Rounder salaries – 3 salaries reported | $22/hr |
| Barista salaries – 2 salaries reported | $21/hr |
| Cashier salaries – 2 salaries reported | $21/hr |
| Barista salaries – 2 salaries reported | $22/hr |
What’s the difference between gong fu cha and Cha?
The literal translation of gong fu is “right effort”, while cha means “tea”. Thus, gong fu cha is only the process of putting in the effort to get the best flavor from the tea. In many ways, the resulting cup is like an espresso.
What do you call a Chinese tea ceremony?
Gong fu cha is sometimes called the “Chinese tea ceremony”. But while the process can look complex, it is not truly a formalized ceremony. The literal translation of gong fu is “right effort”, while cha means “tea”.
Do you need hot water to brew gong fu cha?
Hot water is essential to brew any tea. Gong fu cha requires that the water be kept hot to brew many infusions. In the past, brewers managed this with a cast iron kettle and a brazier. But we find an electric kettle to be a convenient modern version.
How big of a gaiwan do you need for gong fu cha?
The size of the brewing vessel is often the most jarring detail for those unfamiliar with gong fu cha. In order to brew a concentrated cup, the pot or gaiwan usually holds less than 8 ounces. For brewing a variety of teas or checking the quality of our leaves, we prefer to use a glazed porcelain gaiwan.