Gong Cha Tea

As a global leader in beverage retail, Starbucks competes directly with Gong cha for the same mobile-first, loyalty-driven customer base seeking convenient order-ahead experiences.

This app competes by offering a highly localized, feature-rich experience that includes social elements to build community around tea consumption.

Philz competes for the premium beverage consumer by emphasizing high-touch customization and barista-led order tracking.

Coffee Lab challenges Gong cha by utilizing AI-driven analytics to personalize the user experience and loyalty rewards.

While not a retail app, it occupies the same tea-centric niche by providing utility tools for the home-brewing tea enthusiast.

This app serves the same regional beverage market, focusing on digital wallet integration and loyalty rewards for coffee and tea drinkers.

A utility-focused newcomer that captures the attention of the same beverage-interested demographic through specialized brewing tools.