5 Ways to Decide Which SUPPLIER to Use

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

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[@deroxanlit4181]

i legit learn so much about making bubble tea from watching your video. now i wanna start a bubble tea business

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Aw that's great!!! So happy to hear. 😁

[@Msonelifeatatime]

I love your videos and how detailed you are.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Thank you RJP. That's very kind. I'm happy to know they're useful for people around the world such as yourself. 🙏🏼😇

[@mohamedmekawy5044]

best channel on the platform right now

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Thank you Mohamed 😊

[@hotelroomsinsider]

Excellent Explanatory Video! So many things to consider. 👍🏼

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful 🙂

[@KifuTV]

Hi Kristin, wanted to see if your coaching packages can be tailored towards US based shops with recommendations for US distributors. Thanks!

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Yes, I have mentored numerous clients all over the USA and Canada too. 😇🙏🏼😁

[@AmyWaytoSave]

Great practical steps!

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Thank you 💯

[@siennas2011]

So informative and knowledgeable, thank you for sharing it 😊❤

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

You are so welcome! ❤️😍🧋

[@daoau2981]

Thank you! 😉👍

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

You're welcome! And thank you too for watching 😀

[@veronikavesela7398]

Hi, can you recommend any suppliers from EU that offer cups and sealing films with own customised imprint? I only found suppliers from Taiwan, but ordering from there seems a little too difficult for me, just like you said in the video. I really want my drinks to be in branded cups with our logo, because it looks much more original and apppealing, but I am really struggling to find a way to do that. Thanks a lot!

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Have you contacted 'Boba Box EU' yet? 😇 All cups are made in Taiwan, and shipped over either pre-printed with a logo, or a company in the EU prints onto them. Hope that's a good starting point. If they don't have what you want, maybe they can make a recommendation for you.👍🏻

[@tumblercreekbeesandmore1486]

Another great video, and again great timing for me as I begin my boba tea journey. The only problem now is I think my head is going to explode from all of the great content of this one!

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

😂😂😂 Love it! Thanks for the awesome compliment! I wish you all the best on your journey! 😍

[@ericnaioti6045]

Hi Kristin, do you know if there are many bubble tea shops that make their own powders/syrups for their flavored drinks, or do pretty much all of them use ready-to-go powders/syrups from bubble-tea suppliers?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hi Eric, Making your own syrups from scratch is quite easy, but will require more staff hours. I've not known of anyone making their own powders though. But you could make both fruit teas and milk teas using fresh ingredients, no worries. I have a packet of recipes for purchase on my website for this technique. It's not as common right now, but if you know your target market wants it and will pay the premium price for it, opposed to cheaper price point for powders and syrups, it's worth doing. Ultimately it's your decision for your business. 😁

[@earospace7814]

Thank you kristin a new sub here👍😊👏👏👏

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hello Earospace 👏🏼 Awesome! Welcome 😁

[@abimadeit88]

Do you think it is possible to sell boba out of a tent at the farmers market?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Absolutely! Done all the time around the world. 👍🏻😊🧋

[@abimadeit88]

@@BubbleTeaKristin Thank you! Do you still recommend using a rice cooker for boba in a outdoor setting?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

@@abimadeit88 Depends how busy you will be. If just a small market for half a day, just keep pre-made boba in something to keep warm. Insulated covered container. So no electricity is needed. If a huge event, like day/night market, you might need to keep making batches throughout the whole time. But then you need electricity, running water, waste water, etc. Hope that helps 😃

[@abimadeit88]

@@BubbleTeaKristin Thank you! 🥰

[@charleneplace2242]

Hi Kristin, Loved your video. Do you happen to have a list of reputable bubble tea suppliers from Taiwan? I've been doing some research but in terms of the trust factor, I want to make sure that I'm getting the best.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hey Charlene, Thanks for your kind comment. I hope you're enjoying all my videos! 😁 I personally haven't purchased large quantities of supplies from Taiwan, and every month there seems to be a new factory popping up due to demand😅, so I wouldn't be able to answer your question with knowledge. But I do keep a personal list of 'middle man suppliers' in the US, UK and EU if/when I hear about them. Feel free to email me through my website www.BubbleTeaExpert.com if you'd like that.

[@kaidalsaidi9800]

Can you please recommend any online supplier in the us for the boba tea mix flavors

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

It varies from state to state, city, etc. There's not one good brand that 'fits all' in the US. If you go to a Google search online and contact them all one by one via email, I think you'll find your winnings. A lot are not good. Just by how close they are to you, cost, and taste, you'll be able to find a good one. 😇

[@kaidalsaidi9800]

@@BubbleTeaKristin thank you so much

[@kashifiqbal81]

Can you please recommend some good supplier for bubble tea in uk. Plz plz

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hey Kashif! 😇 I used Boba Box UK for 5+ years and enjoyed all their products. Hope that helps.

[@deroxanlit4181]

xing fu tang bubble tea make their own boba

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Many places do. Just extra time and money spent for staffing.

[@dhvanitgandhi4641]

Hey... U r doing so good... I want to open cafe for bubble tea in India...

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

That's great! Go for it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rashid_monochromerain930]

I always wanted to buy from them bubble tea stuffs for myself but the problem is they sell it with very big quantity , especially for poping boba and syrups.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

This is true because bubble tea suppliers sell to businesses. 👍🏻 Maybe you can find a company in your country that sells small quantities? I've seen many 'At-Home' kits on the market. 🙂

[@zinahalani6834]

Hi there, I am having trouble finding a supplier on the west coast. I am located in Oregon. Can you help, please?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hello Zinah, Feel free to email me through my website and I can recommend different companies I have heard about. 👍🏻

[@maydee3000]

what's the blue drink on the thumbnail?? 😍💙

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Bubblegum Milk (no tea) with boba 🥰

[@nevergolet2]

I used to go to this place called bubble tea and I loved getting watermelon or honey due, and these yellow chewy things they called chewbies and I can’t find anything like it. 😞

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

👋🏼 Hello 🤔 Maybe the yellow chewy things were lemon or pineapple jellies?

[@dragos5745]

Any recommended suppliers in the EU?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hello Dragos, There's too many! Honestly it would take forever to list them all. 😂 This is why I created the video - to help you decide which one to use. Best way to find them in your country/region is simply by doing a Google search. I wouldn't want to be biased at all with this video I put out for free to help people. 😇

[@nissan_skyline]

You're an amazing teacher. So thorough and I appreciate how you speak in layman's terms.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Thank you kindly for the compliment and feedback. 😊😇

[@phongluong7025]

hello .. what is your website

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

www.BubbleTeaExpert.com 🧋

[@DeeDee-oi1xz]

Do you think 15-20 k USD budget is enough to buy all the equipment, tools, ingredients, excluding transportation costs and taxes?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hello Dee Dee. Wow - that's a very small budget to be honest if we're talking about full start up costs, especially for the USA. BUT if you're talking about JUST the stuff you mentioned above only, then yes it's completely doable! Especially if you begin with second hand equipment, not don't buy any unnecessary expensive stuff! 🤣 In the beginning start up costs over-all though, remember each state, region, city and subdivision will yield a different start up price. Mostly for location of purchase, rent, utilities, outfitting the place, and staff costs. Not to mentioned insurance and long term monthly fees such as accountant, any licenses, etc. 😱 If you were living in the UK asking this question, I'd say totally fine for the pricing. However, the US is majorly inflated with pricing for bubble tea IMO. Everything there seems to be double the monetary numbered price than here... and our money value isn't that different. So what might cost me £100 for a used working fridge, seems to set people back at least a few hundred or more in the USA! I'd say shop around as much as you can, and keep it as easy and simply as possible in the beginning. If you want to upgrade stuff over time, go for it. But starting out, keep your costs as low as possible. Hope this helps. 😇

[@Jay34341]

Im presently at the last stages of buying all of my equipment and yes im in that same price range, so I believe your good. But here is a warning for you to take seriously before you buy anything at all. Check with your state and make sure if they require all nsf equipment like in MN. You may be buying equipment that the dept of health wont allow.

[@Atlas_Win]

So question I’m trying to start a boba shop in the US Texas area what suppliers would you recommend?

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

@atlas_win There's so many in the US... you're lucky! You could throw a dart at the board! (Google) 😂 There's a couple middle man warehouses in Texas though... worth doing a search.

[@amazing6466]

@@BubbleTeaKristin how to search the warehouse, search "supplies bubble tea nearby ?"

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

@Amazing First I'd create a spreadsheet with all the names and contact info for all the suppliers I can find online. Usually in their about section they'll have an address too... put that on there. Then create a template email and send it out to all of them requesting info like I shared in my video. (But of course in the first part, keep it short and sweet, say you're opening up a shop by summer of 2023, wanting a samples kit, etc.) Wait a week for all the reply emails. Go through them all and update all the sections in your spreadsheet. See who's who, where, samples, etc.... reply back and start an open conversation, and hopefully by the end of the month you'll have a good selection of samples to trial, more knowledge about your local options, etc. It takes time... but so worth it in the end. :)

[@RonPalacio]

Can you list us some suppliers? Maybe in EU 😁

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hello Ron, There's too many! Honestly it would take forever to list them all. 😂 This is why I created the video - to help you decide which one to use. Best way to find them in your country/region is simply by doing a Google search. I wouldn't want to be biased at all with this video I put out for free to help people. 😇

[@RonPalacio]

@@BubbleTeaKristin thanks anyway 😁 you are doing a great job

[@peace-love-]

❤️

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

😁

[@peace-love-]

I started a boba company in my country and man its a big headache to arrange dealers and check quality and ensure timely delivery of stock etc. Hats off to you for explaining and giving an introduction to what obstacles could.occur.👍

[@VLOGNOSIS]

Ya man I buy powders from a man in alley 👍

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🧋

[@dynamics9000]

this is for sure a great channel and beautiful videos.... SUBBED and LIKED , a fellow creator,..,.,

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hello Yasin, Great to meet you! Welcome to our bubble tea community 😁.