The hype for CHAGEE’s high-quality and authentic milk teas in the Philippines has reached yet another fever pitch. In August, pinoy milk tea lovers raved about the grand opening of CHAGEE’s first three stores in Manila and its exciting promos. After selling 23,000 cups during its grand opening weekend alone, that excitement has taken a new form—one that has forced newly-minted Pinoy CHAGEE fans to choose their allegiance.
Here’s a briefer: Five of CHAGEE’s popular milk teas are racing for the top spot. It’s not just any race—it’s a fight to be the country’s favorite CHAGEE milk tea. Filipinos are picking sides, forming communities, and declaring loyalties. BO·YA, as everybody must know by now, is CHAGEE’s global favorite signature drink that has sold more than 1.2 billion cups globally to date. But just as everyone expected BO·YA to be Pinoys’ top pick, the rest of CHAGEE milk teas seemed to have hit the gas pedal to give the tea chain’s signature drink a run for its money.
The race is indeed on! We’ve curated the profiles of the rival teams within CHAGEE’s milk tea series to help you understand your squad better or decide where to place your bet.
Team BO·YA: Ang Milk Tea ng mga Sikat
The BO·YA Jasmine Green Milk Tea is brewed using original Jasmine tea leaves from an intricate multi-stage scenting process. It offers a refreshing, natural taste when paired with quality dairy, delivering a rich layer of flavours.
As CHAGEE’s global best-seller, BO·YA is the drink of choice for creators, culture-shapers, and anyone who knows what’s worth sipping. From its refined taste to its unmistakable flair, this is the milk tea that says you’re in the know!
Team Da Hong Pao: Ang Milk Tea ng Matatapang
Da Hong Pao Milk Tea is made with premium-picked Da Hong Pao tea leaves, a type of popular Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea native to Wuyi mountains. Its deep, roasted profile layered with nutty and cocoa-like notes makes it a standout for those who prefer their milk tea rich and complex.
One of CHAGEE’s boldest best-sellers, Da Hong Pao Milk tea is the drink of choice for trailblazers, leaders, and anyone who brings intensity to everything they do. It’s a milk tea with presence—powerful in taste, confident in style, and made for those who are unapologetically strong.
Team Osmanthus: Ang Milk Tea ng mga Lowkey
The Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea is CHAGEE’s signature infusion that pairs quality Oolong tea base with real Osmanthus blossoms. The partially oxidised Oolong strikes a graceful balance between freshness and depth, while the infusion of golden Osmanthus adds a soft floral aroma and delicate honey-like notes, making it one of the top five most popular CHAGEE milk teas.
The quiet favorite of the CHAGEE’s milk tea series, Osmanthus is the milk tea of choice for the lowkey crowd—those who move with grace, not noise. Crafted for the silent but impactful movers, Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea is reserved for those who appreciate subtlety over flash; depth over drama.
Team Tie Guan Yin: Ang Milk Tea ng mga Chill
Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea uses premium Tie Guan Yin Oolong tea base. It carries a refreshing fragrance with a pure smooth aftertaste with a hint of orchids. Its sweetness is not overwhelming, but is supportive of the tea base, feeling both comforting and refined.
The most harmonious pick in the CHAGEE lineup, Tie Guan Yin is the milk tea of choice for those who like things just right. Not too bold, not too sweet—Team Tie Guan Yin lives in the in-between. For those who know that balance isn’t boring, this is the drink that gets it just right.
Team Glutinous: Ang milk tea ng Explorers
The Glutinous Green Milk Tea has a smooth and lightly earthy green tea flavor paired with a distinctive sticky-rice-like fragrance. The glutinous rice aroma adds a special touch that makes this drink stand out without being overwhelming.
Possibly the most mysterious and intriguing choice among the CHAGEE lineup, Glutinous milk tea is the choice of many explorers—those who crave something different, but never just for the sake of it. Curious, open, and always down to try something new, Team Glutinous embraces the unfamiliar with ease. It’s a taste of adventure, minus the pressure—perfect for those who lead with curiosity and sip with intention.
Dive into the CHAGEE craze and get ready to find your squad. Tara, CHAGEE!
