list of the top tea shop franchises

 Here is the list of the top tea shop franchises and brands in the world with high demand in February 2026, featuring a mix of global consumer brands and leading Chinese franchise operators.


· Unilever (Lipton): A global FMCG giant whose tea brands (Lipton, Brooke Bond) dominate the international mass market with a presence in nearly every country .

· Associated British Foods (Twinings): A diversified group behind the premium Twinings brand, known globally for its high-quality black, green, and specialty teas .

· Tata Consumer Products (Tetley): An Indian-based giant home to Tetley and Tata Tea, holding a massive global market share and strong distribution across continents .

· Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company: A Sri Lankan brand celebrated worldwide for its commitment to single-origin Ceylon tea and ethical practices, popular in over 100 countries .

· ITO EN, LTD.: A Japanese leader in green tea manufacturing, famous for its Oi Ocha brand and strong presence in ready-to-drink teas across Asia and North America .

· 华祥苑 (Hua Xiang Yuan): China's #1 franchise brand with over 4,300 stores. It dominates the high-end market using satellite-monitored eco-estates and a 12.7% market share .

· 八马茶业 (Bama Tea): A 300-year-old tea世家 with over 1,500 stores. It leverages smart inventory systems and a renowned tea academy for franchisee training .

· 大益茶 (Taetea): The undisputed leader in Pu'er tea with 2,000+ stores. It is famous for collectible classics like "7542" and its strong investment-value segment .

· 天福茗茶 (Tenfu's Tea): A Hong Kong-listed giant with 2,000+ stores. It operates a "one-stop" model selling tea, snacks, and teaware, making it a stable choice for investors .

· 竹叶青 (Zhuyeqing): The leader in high-end green tea. It solved the "strong category, weak brand" problem with standardized packaging and boasts a 95%+ store profitability rate .

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