Anime Fans, Assemble! Lao Lai Tea House Launches First-Ever Hunter×Hunter Collab with 13 Limited-Edition Character Cups and Four New White Peach Oolong Drinks

Hunter fans, get ready to move out — this time, it's not just about drinking, but also testing your luck to win character cups. Taiwanese hand-shaken drink brand Lao Lai Tea House has partnered with the legendary Japanese anime Hunter×Hunter for the first time, launching a limited-time collaboration across all its stores in Taiwan starting today (3rd).

Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio, and ten other beloved characters now leap onto cup designs. When fans purchase a cold drink, they'll randomly receive one of the first-wave limited-edition character cups. Hot drinks are not eligible.

Beyond cup collecting, all stores have hung themed banners featuring each character, creating photo zones that immerse fans in the world of Hunter×Hunter. Customers can sip their drinks while hunting down their favorite characters for photos, turning an ordinary beverage run into a thrilling mission reminiscent of the Hunter Exam.

Lao Lai Tea House reveals that this first wave of character cups is just the beginning of a larger collaborative adventure. More character cup designs and limited-edition merchandise will follow, with event details rolled out in stages. Fans aiming to complete their collection must stay tuned to official brand announcements.

Riding the coattails of the collaboration hype, Lao Lai Tea House introduces its White Peach Oolong series for the first time, launching four summer-themed new drinks. These blend the gentle aroma of white peaches with the crisp notes of oolong tea, offering refreshing flavors perfect for hot weather — from pure tea and fruit teas to milk foam and milk tea, satisfying both anime lovers and drink enthusiasts alike.

The White Peach Oolong highlights pure tea fragrance and delicate fruity notes, delivering a light and refreshing taste without heaviness. Peach Peach Oolong adds house-made peach jam and chunks of white peach, offering sweet-tart fruitiness and a rich chewy texture, making every sip feel like biting into a juicy peach.

Milk Foam Peach Peach Oolong tops a fruity tea base with a creamy, slightly salty-sweet milk foam layer, allowing peach aroma, tea depth, and milky richness to unfold in layers for a more intense flavor profile. Peach Peach Oolong Milk Tea combines oolong tea, milky sweetness, and honeyed peach bits, delivering a smooth mouthfeel with playful chew — ideal for those who love sweeter beverages.

Lao Lai Tea House says it continuously explores new possibilities in the hand-shaken drink space. By launching classic anime characters alongside new drinks, this collaboration links anime collecting, in-store photo ops, and drink experiences into one seamless journey. It aims not only to bring customers into stores for drinks but also to deliver the thrill of unboxing a surprise character cup.

The Hunter×Hunter limited collaboration launches at all Lao Lai Tea House stores across Taiwan starting August 3. The first wave of character cups is available in limited quantities, and actual availability depends on individual store stock levels.