Gong Cha – Chinese
This modern tea sanctuary invites guests into a world of vibrant infusions where the earthy aroma of freshly brewed oolong and earl grey meets the sweet, toasted scent of caramelized brown sugar. Velvety layers of signature milk foam crown every cup, creating a sophisticated dance of textures that ranges from the playful chew of honey-glazed pearls to the rich, molten indulgence of a crème brûlée latte. It is a sensory ritual of customization, where each handcrafted drink offers a refreshing, creamy escape from the bustle of the day.
414, Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144 +16178632023 https://gongchausa.com/massachusetts-somerville-coming-soon/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Gong Cha
Dairy-Free at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ai-Yu Jelly Topping, Herbal Jelly Topping and Pearl Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Pearl Topping, Hibiscus Green Tea and Lemon Wintermelon Basil Seeds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Milk Foam Topping, Pearl Topping and White Pearl Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including White Pearl Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Pearl Topping, Hibiscus Green Tea and Peach Slush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Pearl Topping, Hibiscus Green Tea and Peach Slush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Pearl Topping, Hibiscus Green Tea and Peach Slush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gong Cha
Gong Cha in Somerville has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ai-Yu Jelly Topping, Herbal Jelly Topping and Pearl Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gong Cha
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's | 25 g | 14.9 g |
| Creme Brulee Brown Sugar Milk Tea | 72.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Coffee Milk Tea | 44.3 g | 12.6 g |
| White Pearl Topping | 0 g | 10.1 g |
| Oreo Crumbs Topping | 34.6 g | 7.5 g |
| Honey Green Tea | 51.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Ai-Yu Jelly Topping | 28.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Chai Tea Latte | 42.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea | 16.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Mango Milk Slush | 20 g | 3 g |
| Taro Milk Slush | 20 g | 3 g |
| Matcha Milk Slush | 20 g | 3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Milk Foam Series
- Milk Foam Green Tea - $4.25: Green tea topped with signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Milk Foam Black Tea - $4.25: Black tea topped with signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Milk Foam Oolong Tea - $4.25: Oolong tea topped with signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Milk Foam Earl Grey Tea - $4.25: Earl Grey tea topped with signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Milk Foam Wintermelon - $4.25: Wintermelon drink topped with signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea - $4.5: Brown sugar milk tea with milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Creme Brulee Brown Sugar Milk Tea - $6.25: Brown sugar milk tea with creme brulee topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Creme Brulee Strawberry Latte - $6.25: Strawberry latte with creme brulee topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Milk Tea Series
- Milk Tea (Green, Black, Oolong, or Earl Grey) - $3.75: Choice of tea base with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pearl Milk Tea - $4.25: Milk tea with tapioca pearls
- Caramel Milk Tea - $4.25: Milk tea with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea - $4.25: Milk tea with brown sugar
- Wintermelon Milk Tea - $4.25: Wintermelon flavored milk tea
- Strawberry Milk Tea - $4.5: Strawberry flavored milk tea
- Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's - $4.5: Earl Grey milk tea with pearls, pudding, and herbal jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Slush Series
- Passionfruit Yogurt Slush - $5.25: Blended passionfruit and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Lychee Slush - $5.25: Blended lychee ice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Mango Milk Slush - $5.25: Blended mango and milk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Strawberry Milk Slush - $5.25: Blended strawberry and milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Taro Milk Slush - $5.25: Blended taro and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Matcha Milk Slush - $5.25: Blended matcha and milk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Caramel Chocolate Slush - $5.25: Blended caramel and chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Peach Slush - $6.75: Blended peach ice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Creative Series
- Fruit Green Tea (Strawberry, Mango, Passionfruit, Lemon, Grapefruit, or Peach) - $4.25: Green tea mixed with fruit flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Hibiscus Green Tea - $4.25: Green tea with hibiscus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Honey Green Tea - $4.25: Green tea with honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lychee Oolong - $4.25: Oolong tea with lychee Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Lemon Ai-Yu White Pearl - $4.5: Lemon tea with Ai-Yu jelly and white pearls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Lemon Wintermelon Basil Seeds - $4.5: Wintermelon drink with lemon and basil seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Taro Creative Drink - $4.5: Taro flavored beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Caramel Chocolate Creative Drink - $4.5: Caramel and chocolate flavored beverage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Yogurt Drink (Strawberry, Mango, Passionfruit, Lemon, Grapefruit, or Peach) - $4.75: Yogurt based drink with fruit flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Tea Latte
- Tea Latte (Green, Black, Oolong, or Earl Grey) - $4.5: Fresh milk with choice of tea base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chai Tea Latte - $4.5: Spiced chai tea with milk
- Matcha Tea Latte - $4.5: Matcha green tea with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Thai Tea Latte - $5: Thai style tea with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Matcha Latte - $6: Matcha latte with strawberry
Coffee Series
- Milk Coffee - $4.25: Coffee with milk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Coffee Milk Tea - $4.25: Blend of coffee and milk tea
- Milk Foam Black Coffee - $4.25: Black coffee topped with signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Add-ons
- Milk Foam Topping - $0.75: Original signature milk foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- White Pearl Topping - $0.75: Agar-based pearls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Pearl Topping - $0.5: Tapioca pearls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Coconut Jelly Topping - $0.5: Nata de coco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pudding Topping - $0.5: Egg pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Herbal Jelly Topping - $0.5: Grass jelly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Ai-Yu Jelly Topping - $0.5: Fig seed jelly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Basil Seeds Topping - $0.5: Hydrated basil seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Oreo Crumbs Topping - $0.5: Crushed chocolate cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Gong Cha
- Is Gong Cha dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gong Cha has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ai-Yu Jelly Topping, Herbal Jelly Topping and Pearl Topping.
- What can I eat at Gong Cha on a dairy-free diet?
- Ai-Yu Jelly Topping, Herbal Jelly Topping and Pearl Topping carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gong Cha have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ai-Yu Jelly Topping and Herbal Jelly Topping.
- Is Gong Cha gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gong Cha?
- Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J's, at roughly 14.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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