More Drink Collabs to Explore in Beijing

In Beijing's bustling foodie scene, where every corner turns up a fresh collab as common as bikes in a hutong, the latest trend isn't shying away from the mash-up mania. It's where trend-setting tea brands are busy making eyes at ancient Chinese medicine cabinets and the juiciest fruit farms out there. Now, let's spill the tea on what's steeping.

LELECHA x Fanghuichuntang: A Historic Hydration Hookup

LELECHA, a Shanghai-born tea titan, is shaking hands (and teapots) with the time-tested Fanghuichuntang, a TCM powerhouse straight outta Hangzhou with a backstory longer than a dragon parade – I mean, 300 years is no joke. They've got this donkey-hide gelatin drink that's said to kick fatigue's butt, blending peachy goodness, rose whispers, and a kiss of brown sugar.

Luckin Coffee x Chu's Agriculture: The Orange Latte Chronicles

Luckin Coffee seems to have a thing for partnerships as much as they do for coffee. Their latest concoction? A velvety orange latte with milk, a hint of raw cheese, and Yunnan's very own Ailao Mountain oranges – talk about a fruity fling! And hey, it's more layered than your auntie's lasagna, complete with hot or cold options to suit your weather woes or wishes.

ARTEASG x Dahongpao: The Caramel Cookie Cuppa

ARTEASG, straight outta Singapore, is embracing its inner Chinese tea spirit with Dahongpao from the misty Fujian Wuyi Mountains. They're spinning your tea time with Belgian lotus caramel cookies for that sweet crunch. It's like dipping cookies into tea without worrying about the splashback!

DQ: Shaking Up the Shake Scene

Now, DQ's milkshake empire is bringing bananas to the peanut party with a new banana peanut pecan flavor that's like a nutty, chocolatey, tropical holiday in a cup. They say it's the Western cousin of Er'baijiang sauce, with a fresh banana twist that'll have you hallucinating palm trees in the middle of January.

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