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Chinese Beverage Brands Target U.S. Youth Market Expansion

12/18/2025

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Chinese beverage entrepreneurs are expanding into the U.S. market to attract young coffee and matcha drinkers.
Amanda Wang, co-founder of Ningji Lemon Tea, launched Bobobaba to appeal to American tastes with fruit and boba.
Adapting to the U.S. environment has been challenging, and store openings take longer than in China.
Chagee and Mixue are also expanding in the U.S., facing hurdles building brand awareness and trust.

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Story summary

Chinese beverage entrepreneurs are expanding into the U.S. market to attract young coffee and matcha drinkers.
Amanda Wang, co-founder of Ningji Lemon Tea, launched Bobobaba to appeal to American tastes with fruit and boba.
Adapting to the U.S. environment has been challenging, and store openings take longer than in China.
Chagee and Mixue are also expanding in the U.S., facing hurdles building brand awareness and trust.