Ad/PR Grads Built a Bubble Tea Business with National Reach

Tian Tian and Zining Kelvin Chen, who both earned Advertising and Public Relations BS degrees from RIT’s School of Communication in 2017, created a thriving Rochester business that has grown today to more than 40 locations across the U.S. 

Through their venture, Tai Chi Bubble Tea, they tapped into the bubble tea trend, weathered challenging times during COVID, and smartly evolved their offerings since opening in 2015. Today, along with their partner Yijia Li and family investors, Tian and Chen have set their sights on continued growth. 

“We hope to bring the best bubble tea, healthy poke bowl, and tasty ramen to people from all over the world. In the meanwhile, we strive to provide a place for people to connect with family and friends while enjoying the delicious drink and food,” reads the intro statement on Tai Chi Bubble Tea’s website. 

Recently Rochester’s news media Democrat & Chronicle interviewed them and visited their store. Read the full news story here>