Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea kiosk at SM City General Santos, featuring staff and a character mascot.

General Santos City, Philippines — The wait is over! International dessert and beverage brand Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea has officially opened its first-ever kiosk and first branch in Mindanao, located at the 2nd Level, SM City General Santos.

This milestone marks Ai-CHA’s expanding presence in the country, bringing its signature affordable milk tea and ice cream creations—all priced below P100—closer to Generals.

A Global Brand, Now Brewing in GenSan

Founded in Indonesia, Ai-CHA is one of the fastest-growing beverage and dessert franchises in Asia. In just a few years, it has grown to over 1,200 stores worldwide, with 80+ branches signed in the Philippines.

The name itself tells its story: “Ai” means Love and “Cha” means Tea. Every cup is designed to share the love, offering premium flavors at student- and family-friendly prices.

Ai-CHA's grand opening kiosk at SM City General Santos, featuring a floral display and signage promoting the brand.
A group of staff members in black uniforms celebrating the opening of Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea at SM City General Santos, holding certificates and posing in front of a decorative display.
Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea kiosk opening in SM City General Santos, featuring a vibrant red backdrop with the brand logo, ice cream, and milk tea offerings, along with a floral arrangement.

Bestsellers to Try

Ai-CHA’s global popularity comes from its creative menu lineup that combines milk tea classics with refreshing twists. Among its must-try offerings are:

  • Ai-Milk Tea Supreme Mixed – the ultimate creamy blend
  • Sea Salt Ai-Scream – their signature salty-sweet ice cream treat
  • Refreshing Fruit Teas – perfect for light and fruity cravings
  • Sund-Ai Flavors – vibrant and colorful creations

Whether you’re a dessert lover or a milk tea enthusiast, there’s always something to fall in love with at Ai-CHA.

A clear cup of milk tea featuring a penguin character design, placed on a wooden counter in a dessert shop.
A hand holding a soft-serve ice cream cone with blue and white swirls in front of an Ai-CHA promotional backdrop featuring beverages and desserts.
A hand holding a transparent cup with a cartoon panda sticker, filled with a yellow beverage, against a background of a mall with people.

Fun Firsts at Ai-CHA GenSan

Generals get to enjoy several historic firsts with this launch:
* First Ai-CHA kiosk worldwide
* First Ai-CHA branch in Mindanao
* First Ai-CHA store inside a mall
* All drinks and desserts priced below P100!

Promotional poster for the grand opening of Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea, featuring a colorful design with the text 'GRAND OPENING' and details about a free Ai-Scream Cone for the first 500 customers.
Promotional image for Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea featuring a drink with milk tea pearls, a cute penguin mascot, and text announcing a free milk tea pearl with a purchase.

Opening Day Promos

To celebrate its grand launch, Ai-CHA is serving special promos just for Generals:

  • The first 500 customers get a FREE Ai-Scream Cone—just follow Ai-CHA on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Score their TEA-rrific Opening Bundle with a FREE (M) Ai-Milktea Pearl for every purchase.

Ai-CHA Franchise Opportunities in the Philippines

Ai-CHA is not only expanding its store network—it’s also opening its doors to aspiring entrepreneurs. With a proven franchise system, strong marketing support, and an innovative product lineup, Ai-CHA empowers franchisees to bring the “Love Life, Drink Ai-CHA” experience to their own communities.

** Franchise Inquiries: businessph@aichafood.com
** Luzon: 0917 193 2611
** Visayas & Mindanao: 0995 073 9488 / 0995 489 7544

A kiosk of Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea featuring a menu board, with customers lined up to order drinks and desserts at SM City General Santos.
Two customers enjoying drinks in front of the Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea kiosk in SM City General Santos, Philippines, featuring a playful mascot.
Customers lining up at the Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea kiosk in SM City General Santos, Philippines, during its grand opening.
A person inside a mall holding an Ai-CHA fruit shake beverage with a focused expression.
Crowd of people gathered in a mall for the opening of Ai-CHA Ice Cream & Tea kiosk in General Santos City, Philippines.

This makes Ai-CHA a promising franchise opportunity in Mindanao and across the Philippines, especially for business owners looking to tap into the booming milk tea and dessert industry.

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