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Lelecha is a Chinese beverage chain founded in Shanghai in 2016.

Last updated October 9, 2026

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Overview

Lelecha (乐乐茶) is a beverage chain in the People's Republic of China. It was founded in 2016 in Shanghai's Wujiaochang area, where its first store opened at Wujiaochang Wanda Plaza in Yangpu District. Its products include dirty buns and dirty tea. As of the end of June 2021, Lelecha had 73 directly operated stores, about half of which were located in Shanghai.

History

Lelecha was founded in 2016 in Shanghai's Wujiaochang area. Its first store opened at Wujiaochang Wanda Plaza in Yangpu District, Shanghai. As of the end of June 2021, the chain had 73 directly operated stores, about half of which were in Shanghai.

  • 2021

    As of end of June, Lelecha operates 73 directly operated stores, about half in Shanghai.

  • 2016

    Founded in Shanghai's Wujiaochang area; first store opens in Wujiaochang Wanda Plaza, Yangpu District.

Products and positioning

  • Dirty bun

  • Dirty tea

Controversies

  • 2025

    Apple candy criticized for sticking to teeth and differing from promotion; brand apologizes, removes product, and rectifies issues

    In December 2025, consumers complained that Lelecha's apple candy stuck to teeth and that its taste and appearance did not match the promotion; the brand apologized, inspected stores nationwide, and removed products that did not meet standards.

  • 2024

    Controversy over marketing using Lu Xun's image and works; brand withdraws promotional materials and apologizes

    In April 2024, Lelecha's co-branded promotion used imagery and works associated with Lu Xun, prompting protests from his family and a foundation; the brand apologized in May. A 2026 statement said a court found that the use of works by Yang Zhiguang and Ou Yang infringed copyright, and the materials were withdrawn. This entry consolidates follow-ups to the same campaign.

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