Understanding Bubble Tea Quality Standards
Bubble tea stores need to use high-quality ingredients if they want to serve the best possible product to their customers. Experienced store owners will know that satisfied customers always come back for more! They also are more likely to leave great reviews and spread the word about your store. Clearly, keeping customers happy is key to long-term success.
In order to make the best possible cup of bubble tea, you need to consider both the ingredients and the preparation. Whilst anyone can learn the best bubble tea preparation methods, not all stores use the highest-quality ingredients. If you don’t use high-quality ingredients, you limit how good your bubble tea can taste.This is a simple yet effective way to make your bubble tea store stand out among the competition. So in this blog, we’ll discuss bubble tea quality standards and how you can source the best possible ingredients for your store!
High-Quality Bubble Tea Ingredients
A great bubble tea always starts with high-quality ingredients. Each individual ingredient contributes to the overall quality, and even one bad tasting or low-quality ingredient can throw off the overall outcome.
Using high-quality tea is crucial for stores looking to capture the authentic bubble tea flavour. The quality of the tea leaves directly impacts the taste and smell of the tea. Teas like Jasmine Green Tea, Oolong Tea and Assam Black Tea are classics. People ordering these teas will expect the same flavour and aromas they are used to. Additionally, new customers trying these for the first time are far less likely to enjoy low-quality brewed tea. So it is definitely worth investing in the highest-quality leaves you can find.
Creamer is a key ingredient for your milk tea, giving the drinks that classic creamy and velvety texture. Whether using standard milk creamer or vegan alternatives, creamer powders play a huge role in the overall composition of a bubble tea. As such, creamer needs to be sourced correctly. Look for premium options and suppliers who specialise in bubble tea, ensuring the creamers are perfectly formulated for the needs of a cup of boba! Some stores also use fresh milk or non-dairy alternatives.
Tapioca pearls should be soft, chewy, and made from high-quality ingredients. Other toppings, like popping balls and coconut jellies are equally loved due to their unique texture and sweet, exotic flavours. All of these toppings can make or break a cup of bubble tea, so sourcing from a reliable supplier with great flavour and quality is a must.
By focusing on sourcing these ingredients at the highest quality, from a reputable supplier, bubble tea businesses can ensure reliable and consistent drinks that keeps customers coming back.
Product Consistency
Beyond ingredients, customers want consistency in their bubble tea experience. It is great if you have the highest quality ingredients, but if you are not using them correctly, the impact of these ingredients will be wasted. Every store should aim to be known for its consistency in delivering delicious bubble tea. The following practices are simple yet effective ways to ensure consistency:
- Using the correct brewing time for teas / boiling time for tapioca
- Using the correct ingredient proportions
- Using ingredients from the same supplier (consistency of flavour and taste)
- Properly training all members of staff
- Brush up on technique using tutorials
- Assigning a set recipe which all staff must follow (for a consistent product output)
Industry Standards for Bubble Tea
Lastly, bubble tea stores should follow key industry standards, including:
Ingredient Sourcing: Bubble tea stores must ensure traceability and quality control for all ingredients that they use. Partnering with a trusted supplier like Taipec ensures this. We have been recognised for our industry-leading levels of quality control and traceability, as exhibited by our BRCGS AA accreditation.
Hygiene and Food Safety: Boba stores must comply with food safety regulations and train staff on hygiene protocols. Presentation is a key factor in customer satisfaction, so keeping preparation areas, the storefront, and tills clean is crucial.
Delivering high-quality bubble tea requires attention to ingredients, preparation methods, and other industry standards. With Taipec’s premium supplies and commitment to excellence, our partners can confidently serve the best possible cup of boba! Thanks for reading our blog, hopefully now you better understand bubble tea quality standards that all store owners should follow!
