Blogs
China's bubble tea market moved fast in early 2026 — guava is the breakout fruit, gelato pilots from HeyTea and CHAGEE are testing dessert-cross-sells, and plant-based drinks finally have a flagship product. A B2B intelligence brief for AU shop owners on what's worth tracking and what to skip.
Butterfly pea flower tea shifts from blue to purple when citrus is added — a colour change that has powered viral bubble tea drinks for years. A B2B guide for AU shop operators on what the tea actually is, how to source it, and how to build one signature drink that earns its slot on social.
Matcha tiramisu bubble tea is the dessert-fusion drink that went viral globally in early 2026. The build is straightforward, the ingredients are mostly things AU shops already stock, and the menu fit is excellent. A full guide for shop operators.
Plant-based bubble tea customers have moved from a quiet corner of the menu to a recurring counter request. A practical guide for AU bubble tea operators on building a dedicated plant-based menu section using ingredients you mostly already stock — plus the labelling rules that keep you ACCC-safe.
Most shops that stock coconut jelly start with the original and stop there. The five flavoured variants — original, lychee, mango, grape, strawberry — each do something different on the menu. A guide for AU operators on which one suits which build.
A month-by-month reference for AU bubble tea shops: when to transition menus, which products suit each season, and when to place bulk orders — summer through spring.