Following a four-year wait from the time the signage first went up, Kung Fu Tea WV opened at 844 4th Avenue in downtown Huntington on Friday.
Specializing in Taiwanese-style milk tea, Kung Fu currently offers six milk teas and eight fruit teas, along with coffee and snow ice.
Owners Rong Lyu and his wife, Yingnyu Gao, told the MU Parthenon the idea came from noticing the lack of boba shops in the area.
“We’ve lived here for 10 years, and we never saw any boba shops, so we decided to start a business,” Lyu said. “We try and make it traditional and as close to the original as possible.”
Kung Fu Tea also features more than drinks. Inside, shelves are stocked with panda-themed merchandise, including toys, jewelry and clothing. A wall of panda plush animals and a claw machine filled with panda characters give the shop a playful atmosphere. A large sitting area provides space for studying, relaxing or meeting with friends.
Kung Fu Tea WV is open Monday-Friday 11AM-10PM, and Saturdays 10AM-11PM.
Visit Kung Fu Tea WV online HERE.
