Food Retailing / Supermarkets

On Our Radar: Heytea

This rapidly expanding tea chain’s Shajing Subdistrict location was inspired by geography and history

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2 weeks ago

November 25, 2024

Charlie Jaeb

A new location of Heytea (Shenzhen, China) café was recently opened in the WanFeng Coastal City Shopping Mall in the Shajing Subdistrict, Shenzhen, China. The new storefront was inspired by the cultural and geographic aesthetics of the Shajing Subdistrict while incorporating sleek and modern touch points. Designed by Q&A Studio, the store uses soft stone material on the walls and ceiling and glazed tiles to add a shimmering effect, while diffused white light complements the textures. The Shajing Subdistrict is known as the “oyster” of China, and as such, the lighting fixture mimics a pearl, and the wall materials represent the shell. With the representation of Shajing’s rich history of oyster farming, Heytea blends history, modernity and a welcoming vibe for customers.

In 2024, Heytea expanded its U.S. footprint by opening storefronts in some of the most sought-after retail locations, including Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles and Herald Square in New York.

Photographer: Provided by Heytea team

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