Tea Planet Why Tea Planet
India's first boba manufacturer · Est. 2011

Six reasons the
best cafés choose
us over imports.

Not because we're cheaper. Because we're better — and we can prove it. Formulated for India. Made in India. Backed by more than a decade of ingredient expertise and a facility that holds every major food safety certification in the country.

2011
Founded · Bootstrapped
Built without external funding
2019
India's first in-house
boba manufacturer
8
In-house production lines
no co-packing, no middlemen
7 days
Standard dispatch
pan-India delivery
Six reasons cafés choose us

Most companies sell boba.
We engineered the category.

When we set up India's first bubble tea manufacturing facility, there was no playbook. So we built one — recipes, supply chain, training, packaging and paperwork. Everything below is what we mean by that.

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Designed, formulated, manufactured in India

The only company making the entire boba universe in India.

Premixes, popping boba, tapioca pearls, syrups, foamers — all manufactured at our facility, not white-labelled. That means no import lead times, no FX exposure on your COGS, and direct control over every recipe.

Hyderabad R&DBengaluru manufacturingFSSC 22000 certifiedNo middlemen
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Recipes tuned for Indian taste buds.

Our premixes are built on dairy creamers and sugar — the taste Indian customers grew up with, not the non-dairy, HFCS profile of imported brands. The sweetness, fat ratio and ice tolerance are calibrated for India, not copy-pasted from Asia.

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A supply chain across five countries.

India · plantationsSri Lanka · CeylonGermany · flavoursEgypt · botanicalsTaiwan · technique

Direct-from-source, with plantation relationships in India and Sri Lanka plus flavour and herb partners in Germany, Egypt, Taiwan and the US. Tea Board India and Coffee Board India registered. The result: reliable supply, single-origin transparency, fair prices.

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Every flavour is our own formulation.

100%
In-house
proprietary
formulations

Flavour teas, beverage mixes, syrups, foamers — all developed in-house, none bought-in and re-branded. Made on our own lines under FSSC 22000 with Odoo ERP batch traceability. That's why a Tea Planet taro tastes the same in your café as it does in ours.

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R&D · Menu engineeringTea Planet
Branding · PackagingTea Planet
Training · Recipe playbookTea Planet
Manufacturing · QC · ShippingTea Planet
Your café, kiosk or chainYou

You buy ingredients. We give you a business.

Most suppliers stop at the jar. We don't. From recipe books and barista training to private-label packaging and a launch playbook, we hand you the operating system — not just the food. Cafés, hotels, kiosks, distributors and startup brands all run on it.

Recipe playbookBarista trainingPrivate labelMenu R&DLaunch support
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B2B · CafésB2C · Home

Same kitchen for cafés and home.

What we ship to a high-volume kiosk is identical to what a home enthusiast orders in a 3.2 kg jar. No "consumer-grade" downgrades — one recipe, one quality, two pack sizes.

Head-to-head

Tea Planet vs
the alternatives.

The same criteria every serious operator should evaluate when choosing a beverage ingredient supplier.

Criteria Tea Planet Imported Brand Local Trader
Formulation Indian palate, own R&D Adapted template Relabelled
Tea base Direct-plantation CTC/orthodox Generic blend Unknown origin
Manufacturing In-house · Hyderabad Overseas Trading only
Food-safety certs FSSC 22000 · FSSAI · HALAL Varies Often none
Dispatch 7 days 3–6 weeks 1–2 weeks
Indian flavours Paan, Kesar, Rose, Kullad None Limited
Recipes & training SOPs, training, mentorship None Minimal
Pricing INR · factory-direct USD/EUR exposure Variable

Based on public information and our experience in the Indian beverage market. We don’t name competitors — the criteria speak for themselves.

What you get beyond the product

Not just ingredients.
A complete system.

📖
Tested recipes
Every product comes with tested recipes — drink formats, dosage guidelines and presentation standards developed by our R&D team. Not marketing content. Operational instructions.
📋
SOPs & dosage guides
Standard operating procedures for every drink category. Your staff follows the SOP — consistent output regardless of who's behind the counter. Critical for chains and high-volume operators.
🎓
Staff training
We train your team to use our products correctly. Remote or on-site. The goal is that your first cup and your ten-thousandth cup taste the same.
🤝
Ongoing mentorship
A dedicated account contact who knows your menu. Seasonal product updates. Menu engineering support. We are built to grow with our partners — not just supply them.
From plantation to your counter

The full pipeline,
under one roof.

We don’t outsource the difficult parts. Sourcing, formulating, manufacturing and dispatch all happen inside our own facility — which is exactly what makes the quality repeatable. See our manufacturing →

Stage 01 · Source

Direct from plantations.

CTC and orthodox tea grades sourced directly from estates across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sri Lanka — not generic global tea powder.

  • Direct plantation sourcing
  • Tea Board & Coffee Board registered
  • Authentic Indian tea bases
Stage 02 · Formulate

Our own R&D kitchen.

Every premix is developed in-house to work hot, cold and over ice — then calibrated for the Indian palate, with dairy creamers and sugar, not HFCS.

  • Indian-calibrated recipes
  • A growing proprietary library
  • Vegan & gluten-free options
Stage 03 · Manufacture

In-house, every category.

Premixes, popping boba, pearls, syrups and foamers each run on their own in-house line at our FSSC 22000 certified facility in Hyderabad, with batch-level traceability.

  • FSSC 22000 · FSSAI · HALAL
  • Odoo ERP batch traceability
  • Private label & co-packing
Stage 04 · Deliver

Factory-direct to you.

Standard SKUs dispatch within 7 days — pan-India and export-ready, in INR, with the recipes, SOPs and training to put them to work on day one.

  • 7-day standard dispatch
  • APEDA export · FDA registered
  • Recipes, SOPs & training included
Certified & registered
🏅FSSC 22000
🇮🇳FSSAI
☪️HALAL
🌿Tea Board India
Coffee Board India
🌍APEDA
🇺🇸FDA Registered
Common questions

Everything you need
to know before
you decide.

How is Tea Planet different from imported brands?
We manufacture everything in-house at our FSSC 22000 certified facility in Hyderabad. Our formulations are built specifically for Indian palates — dairy-based creamers, direct plantation tea sourcing, sugar not HFCS, and flavours that resonate in Indian markets. Imports are not formulated for India and carry longer lead times, currency risk and no local support.
What is the minimum order to get started?
There is no rigid minimum for sampling — we send curated sample kits to serious operators. For commercial orders, standard cases apply (1 KG × 10 units for premixes, 1 KG × 12 units for boba toppings). Contact us for your specific requirement.
How quickly can I receive my first order?
Standard SKUs are dispatched within 7 days from order confirmation. We maintain stock of all active SKUs at our facility. Custom or private label orders have separate lead times — speak with our team for specifics.
Do I need special equipment to use your premixes?
No. Our premixes are designed for standard café equipment — a blender or shaker, ice, milk or water. No specialist boba equipment is required for most products. Tapioca pearls require a pot and a standard gas or electric stove. We provide full equipment guidance with every product.
What training and support do you provide?
Every order is accompanied by tested recipes and dosage SOPs. We offer remote staff training for café teams. For larger partners, we provide on-site visits and ongoing menu engineering support through a dedicated account contact.
Can I use my own branding?
Yes. We offer private label and co-packing services for FMCG companies and operators who want their own brand on our products. Full FSSC 22000 compliance, Odoo ERP traceability and complete documentation are included. Contact us for private label minimum quantities.
How do I become a distributor?
We work with territory-based distribution partners across India and for export markets. If you are interested in distributing Tea Planet products in your region, contact our sales team. We provide product training, marketing support and factory-direct pricing.
Do you export?
Yes. We are currently exporting to Maldives and Mauritius and are APEDA certified and FDA registered for US compliance. If you are interested in international supply, contact us with your country and volume requirement.
Founder’s note

Tea is a drink Indians take for granted — and a market new players struggle to break into. We didn’t break in; we built a new lane. From a New York kitchen to India’s first bubble tea factory, the throughline has stayed the same: make the experience local, make the quality global.

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Madhuri & Srinivas Ganadinni
Founders, The Tea Planet · Brewing innovation since 2011
Our throughline
  • 2011Ganadinni Fine Foods Impex incorporated — the tea-trade journey begins.
  • 2016The Tea Planet brand launched; B2B → B2C pivot.
  • 2019India’s first in-house boba manufacturing, Hyderabad.
  • TodayCafé partners nationwide, a growing franchise network and export markets.
Read our full story →
The next step is simple

Request samples.
Taste the difference.

We send curated sample kits to serious operators. Try the products, compare against what you're using now, and make an informed decision. No commitment required. Our team responds within 24 hours.

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