Bubble Tea Shop Best Sellers
A practical “what to stock first” list for boba shops — built for speed, consistency, and re-ordering. Use this page as your go-to for core ingredients, toppings, and consumables.
What to stock first (the “core”)
Start tight, then expand. These are the categories most shops re-order constantly.
Powders
Core menuYour everyday milk tea + fruit flavours.
- Milk tea staples (e.g., taro, Thai, classic styles)
- High-velocity fruit flavours (mango, strawberry, etc.)
- Great for consistent, fast builds
Fruit Syrups
Fast buildsIdeal for fruit teas, slush-style drinks, and iced menus.
- Lots of flavour choice
- Easy portion control
- Pairs perfectly with popping boba
Tapioca Pearls
Signature stapleThe classic topping that defines milk tea.
- Chewy texture customers expect
- Pairs with milk tea + brown sugar builds
- Core re-order item
Popping Boba
High visual appealJuice-filled pearls that drive menu variety and upsells.
- Huge range of flavours
- Fast to serve
- Great for fruit tea menus
Cups, Lids & Sealing Film
Ops essentialsThe consumables you never want to run out of.
- Cups + lids for bubble tea service
- Sealing film for sealed drinks
- Reliable re-order category
Straws
Repeat buyChunky + compostable options that customers notice.
- High-frequency restock
- Supports premium positioning
- Easy add-on to every order
Smart add-ons (expand without chaos)
Once your core menu is stable, these add-ons help you upsell and rotate specials.
Matcha
Premium upsellA strong menu builder for modern bubble tea shops.
- Works as a specialty lane
- Great with milk + toppings
- Seasonal-friendly
Iced Tea Lane
Summer volumeFast fruit-forward drinks that scale in warm months.
- Great with popping boba
- Quick workflow
- Easy seasonal rotations
Want us to recommend quantities for your shop?
Tell us your expected daily volume and menu style — we’ll suggest a sensible first order and re-order plan.
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