Chagee’s new drinks use espresso shots, but with tea

A new way of espresso with cha, g (Chagee)?

AT A GLANCE

• Chagee has expanded its Teaspresso lineup, offering drinks that combine tea and caffeine in various forms: Frappe, Pure Tea, and Latte.
• The Teaspresso Latte offers a mild caffeine taste with a milk base, appealing to both tea and coffee lovers looking for a balanced drink.

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Whether it’s a cup of tea or a hit of caffeine, we all need that morning and midday energizer. As Chagee expands its Teaspresso lineup, you can now get your daily dose of both caffeine and tea in one drink.

We had the chance to try some of Chagee’s newly released Teaspresso drinks. Here’s what to expect from each one to help you find your next go-to order.

Frappe, Latte, Or Tea? Don’t worry, as Chagee has you covered. Each drink differs in its base: a milk base for your latte, a water base for your tea, and a blended one for your frappe. Despite their different profiles, they all share a shot of “teaspresso,” or in simple words, tea leaves that were extracted through an espresso-style brewing method, meaning you’re sure to get both flavors of tea and its extracted caffeine. 

Teaspresso Frappe

One distinct change from the menu is their new Frappe-style drink. For a sweeter touch, the teaspresso blended in the drink gives a subtle hint of caffeine while highlighting the base of each flavor being either caramel or chocolate cookie. Topped with whipped cream, it finishes with a smooth, dessert-like texture that makes it feel like your needed sugar boost. It’s a good pick if you want something sweeter, yet balanced with the taste of tea and caffeine.

Teaspresso Pure Tea

To get a full experience of the Teaspresso, Chagee’s pure tea drink pairs a shot with a water base, making the tea stand as its core flavor. Compared to the others, this one places itself on the calmer side, focusing on the flavors of tea rather than added flavors or sugar. If you’re looking for a simple drink that’s not too sweet or plain, or simply in the mood for some tea, Teaspresso Pure Tea is the perfect choice.

Teaspresso Latte

Despite having no coffee, the Teaspresso latte had a faint yet distinguishable taste of caffeine. With a milk base and a shot of Teaspresso, it lands between something familiar to my go-to cafe latte in the morning and surprising given its gentle lift without tipping into a full coffee profile. For the coffee lovers, this is a nice middle ground for satisfying your daily caffeine while also getting a hint of tea.

Chagee’s new Teaspresso drinks brought different flavor profiles to their signature taste, assuring that whether you’re a tea or coffee person, or someone with a sweet tooth, you’re sure to find the right drink for you. Will you stick to your usual, or try something new on your next Chagee run? – Rappler.com

This piece was written by Rappler intern Sebastian Vincent U. Ngo. Basti is a multimedia creative storyteller who focuses on the everyday details that make ordinary moments feel special. He seeks stories and uses design, words, and motion to help people see the familiar in a new light.