In 1996, a man named Wu opened a premium tea shop in Taiwan. Wu worked hard to develop his tea blends, testing everything countless times to perfect his recipes and ensure he could guarantee the quality. In 2006, Wu established Gong cha in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The new tea brand inherited the quality and commitment of the original shop, but with the new commitment to serve tea fit for a king, literally Gong cha refers to the act of offering tea to the emperor as a form of tribute in ancient China. The brand name represents ' philosophy that tea served at Gong cha will be made with the highest craftsmanship and the knowledge of a tea master. Gong cha made its first foray overseas in 2009 when it expanded to Hong Kong. The popularity co.