First, you need a location. This should be a retail storefront that has enough space for your equipment, countertops, sinks, staff, and a small customer area. Equipment-wise, you’ll likely need a stove for brewing tea and making tapioca pearls. You should also consider tea shakers and blenders for specialty beverages.
On the supply side, you’ll need a large selection of cups, lids, straws, and napkins. If you sell other products like hot beverages or snacks, you’ll need specialty containers for those items as well. In terms of ingredients, stock up on tea powders in various flavors, creamers, sweeteners, various teas, milks, water, and tapioca pearls.