Introduction:When Jasmine Milk Tea White opened its first store in Toronto, Canada, it was warmly welcomed in its early days. However, about half a month after opening, the shop was allegedly vandalized—its glass door was smashed with a large hole. This incident has sparked numerous speculations, including factors such as competition from rival businesses and possible intrusions by homeless individuals. This article delves into the sequence of events, presents reactions from various parties, and helps readers understand the possible underlying reasons.

Jasmine Milk Tea White has opened its fifth overseas branch and its first store in Canada in downtown Toronto. Late last month, the store held a grand opening that attracted many long-awaited fans. On the opening day, fans arrived early, forming a line that stretched from the store entrance to the corner of the street—fully demonstrating the strong interest local consumers had in this new shop.

However, unexpectedly, just half a month after opening, the store suffered what appeared to be intentional damage. Photos shared online clearly show a large hole smashed into the shop’s glass door, with shattered glass scattered all over the entrance. Customers who had intended to buy bubble tea were informed by staff that business hours would be delayed, leaving many disappointed.

This sudden situation has caused widespread concern and anxiety among fans, prompting various speculations about what might have happened. After all, the store had only been open for a little over half a month, and such an incident occurring in such a short time led some to suspect that its booming business might have invited trouble.

In the comments section, the most liked speculation was “Tea Talk Nong is behind this.” According to nearby residents, at the other end of the same street where Jasmine Milk Tea White is located, there has long been a Tea Talk Nong bubble tea shop. Before Jasmine Milk Tea White moved in, Tea Talk Nong was the go-to choice for local tea drinkers and had been doing steady business. But since Jasmine Milk Tea White opened, long queues for takeout have often formed outside its doors. Some onlookers believe that the bustling new shop has put pressure on its competitor on the same street, and it’s possible that jealousy drove the competitor to act irrationally—vandalizing Jasmine Milk Tea White after it closed for the night.

Some netizens even “confessed” in the comments, claiming, “It was Tea Talk Nong’s boss who told me to do it. I’ve already crossed the bridge into the U.S. I’m safe now.” About ten minutes after this viral comment was posted, Tea Talk Nong’s official Canadian account responded with a simple “？？？”—addressing the baseless, purely speculative theories about a commercial rivalry.

Aside from these spectators who enjoyed stirring the pot with wild guesses in the comments, many others seriously analyzed the reasons behind the store’s vandalism. Local residents speculated that it could have been caused by a drunk person acting out, or by homeless individuals who noticed the long queues during the day and returned at night to smash the glass and possibly rob the shop of cash or valuables.

Additionally, some overseas users pointed out that the unexplained vandalism of Jasmine Milk Tea White’s first Toronto store might be linked to its English name. They noted that the word “Molly,” besides its common dictionary meaning in English, also carries another connotation locally—as a slang term for an addictive substance. Therefore, they speculated that some locals, seeing the English signboard of Jasmine Milk Tea White, may have mistakenly thought it was a tea shop selling certain types of products, leading them to harbor ill intentions after closing hours and smash the door.

While netizens continued to debate the reasons behind the store’s vandalism, two hours after the post went up, Jasmine Milk Tea White’s official Canadian account commented that the store had resumed normal business operations and welcomed customers to visit. However, the account did not respond to any of the outlandish theories in the comments, nor did it offer any official explanation regarding the incident.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.