Blogs

A relaxed Asian woman savoring a warm matcha latte in a cozy indoor setting.
May 21, 2026
Matcha jelly pearls — also sold as matcha crystal boba — aren't on most AU bubble tea menus yet. A B2B guide to where they fit across bubble tea shops, specialty cafés, and dessert venues, and how to price without losing the cross-sell.
Two iced beverages with toppings in plastic cups sitting outdoors on a pink table.
May 21, 2026
Crystal boba, agar pearl, jelly pearl, konjac pearl — different names, broadly the same product family. A wholesale guide for AU bubble tea, café and dessert operators looking at the ready-to-serve jelly pearl category for the first time.
Bright and lively bubble tea shop interior with vibrant yellow decor in Hohhot, China.
May 12, 2026
Three cup families, three different jobs. A practical guide to choosing between PP cups, transparent cups, and paper cups for a bubble tea shop's cold and hot drink lineup.
Aloe Vera in Syrup as a Bubble Tea Topping: A Menu Guide for AU Shops
May 12, 2026
Aloe vera in syrup doesn't compete with pearls or konjac balls — it fills a gap they can't. A practical guide to adding and positioning it in an AU bubble tea menu.
A refreshing glass of iced tea topped with vibrant pink rose petals, perfect for a summer beverage.
May 07, 2026
Mother's Day is the second-biggest café occasion of the year after Valentine's. Here's how to build a limited-edition bubble tea menu, package it for gifting, and promote it in the two weeks before the weekend.
A stainless steel tea infuser containing loose leaf tea on a wooden surface.
May 07, 2026
Most AU bubble tea menus rest on four tea leaves: Assam, Sun Moon Lake, jasmine green, and roasted oolong. Each suits a different style of drink. Here's how they compare side-by-side, which drinks each anchors best, and which to stock if you can only carry one or two.