B.C.'s first robot bubble tea shop has quietly closed
It looks like the robot uprising isn’t coming for all of our jobs after all.Ā After opening in March 2024, B.C.’s first robot bubble tea shop has quietly closed its doors.
While an official closure announcement has not been made, windows for the store have since been papered up, and a sign has been posted indicating the space is for lease. Additionally, the cafe is listed as “Permanently Closed” on Google.
For those unfamiliar, Tea Industries advertised itself as the first robot bubble tea shop in B.C. Here, customers would place their orders on one of two available touch screen kiosks and watch as Tofee (the name of the Tea Industries’ robot barista) would craft drinks in front of them; similar to the barista robotĀ Jarvis at Muji on Robson, this machine served up a variety of boba and coffee creations.
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“Our robotic arm seamlessly blends high-quality ingredients to create delicious bubble tea, combining precision engineering with traditional craftsmanship to deliver a consistently perfect beverage every time,” wrote Tea Industries on its website.
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Tea Industries joins the growing list of restaurants quietly closing in and around Vancouver, including the likes of Jungle Room and 911 Pizza.
Tea Industries
Address:Ā 195-6388 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
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