Buddhism’s Four Heavenly Kings protect Osaka. But what about the milk tea? New milk tea beverages are very popular here.
Let’s talk about \u6b63\u901a\u9662. It is a Soto Buddhist temple. Details about its history are hard to come by. But new tea trends flourish nearby.
In 2025, shops are creating new flavors. Bamboo and osmanthus are popular. The milk tea market is strong. It is growing in smaller towns.
Tea Stand Bai Dao had great sales during the Spring Festival. Sales increased by 500% in some stores. Some stores even saw increases of 1500%. Chongqing, Chengdu, Shanghai and Xi’an had high tea sales.
Other brands are also innovating. Nayuki Tea launched a new rose series on Valentine’s Day. This included fresh milk tea and pure tea. HEYTEA collaborated with a TV series. They launched a limited-edition milk tea.
Expanding overseas is a priority for tea brands. Tea Stand Bai Dao opened its first European store in Barcelona. The store offered drinks with local twists. A matcha and brown sugar milk tea was a hit.
In Osaka, HEYTEA opened its first Japanese store. It is in Doton Plaza. The store offers classic HEYTEA products. Prices range from 550 to 1250 yen.
HEYTEA aims to improve its global presence. They have opened over 80 stores. These stores are in eight countries. They are also in Hong Kong and Macau.
So while \u6b63\u901a\u9662 stands as a place of tradition. Osaka embraces modern trends. Perhaps after visiting this Soto temple you can reflect on life while enjoying bubble tea.