How to Start a Bubble Tea Shop?

1. Market Research

Before opening, visit other bubble tea shops in the area. Try their popular drinks and take notes on:

• Products and prices
• Store design and atmosphere
• How busy they are at different times
• Their social media or online presence

Also, track:

• Peak hours with the most customers
• Which drinks sell best (milk tea, fruit tea, etc.)
• Age groups of the customers

This data will help you plan better.

2. Location & Store Design

Choose a place with lots of people, like near schools, shopping streets, or subway stations.

Design your shop to match your brand and attract your target customers.

3. Legal Documents

You will need these papers to run your shop legally:

• Business License
• Food Hygiene License / Food Service Permit
• Health Certificates for all staff

4. Equipment & Ingredients

Buy good-quality tea brewing equipment from trusted sellers.

Choose healthy and tasty ingredients. Once you pick a supplier, try not to change often — so the taste of your drinks stays consistent.

5. Learn Tea-Making & Management

Learn how to make different types of tea, serve customers, and manage your shop. You can join training programs or learn from experienced tea makers.

6. Soft Opening

Have a trial run before the official opening. This will:

• Attract early customers
• Let people know you’re open
• Help you find and fix problems
• Improve your service based on feedback

Starting a bubble tea shop takes planning, but with these steps, you can build a successful business!