Everything a first-timer or a future café owner needs — what bubble tea is, what goes in it, and how to build a menu around it. Written by India’s first bubble tea ingredient manufacturer.
The complete guide — what it is, its ingredients, drink formats, and why it’s one of India’s fastest-growing café categories.
Read the guide →How it’s made, how it compares to tapioca pearls, and how to use it behind the counter — from India’s only in-house maker.
Read the guide →The three bubble tea toppings compared — texture, flavour, how to prep each, and which to stock for your menu.
Compare the toppings →Equipment, investment, supplier selection and menu building — the complete playbook for launching in India.
Read the guide →The texture aisle — popping boba, nata de coco, tapioca pearls and konjac jelly compared, with a pairing guide for every drink.
Explore the library →How 30 ML replaces 150–200 ML of fresh decoction — the QSR-friendly tea base, its variants, shelf life and how it compares to fresh brew.
Read the guide →The real benefits of the pairing, which teas pair best with honey, and the right way to add it — temperature matters more than you think.
Read the guide →Crush, Tear, Curl explained — how CTC tea is made, how it differs from orthodox, and why it’s the backbone of Indian chai.
Read the guide →The pH of black, green and herbal teas, how tea compares to coffee and soda, and how to brew a gentler, less acidic cup.
Read the guide →What it really costs to launch a boba menu in India — an interactive calculator for ingredients, equipment and per-cup economics.
Estimate your costs →From your first counter to a full boba bar — talk to our team and we’ll help you spec the ingredients, recipes and kit.