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To serve Boba Tea,
it is the option of the business owner to decide what equipment
and supplies are to be purchased to assist in the preparation of
the drink.
When
adding Boba Tea to a menu, it’s not necessary for a business
to purchase the fancy equipment.
However, for Boba Tea Businesses, many business owners
like to use the fancier equipment because it adds to the novelty
of the drink.
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Minimal supplies needed to make a Boba tea are:
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Optional equipment include:
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| Shaking
Cup
Instead
of purchasing the shaker machine, the plastic
shaker or stainless
steel shaker can be used. The
plastic shaker is a popular choice, as it doesn’t change temperature with
the liquid that is poured in. With
the stainless steel shaker, the metal becomes very cold to hold, or sometimes
warm enough to need “hot pads or warming gloves.” Some businesses prefer the stainless steel shaker because of
the “classy” look. On the
other hand, some prefer the plastic shaker because the measurements are
already on the cup. Either
way, customers don’t necessarily prefer plastic or stainless steel; they
just want a GOOD TASTING Boba tea!
When businesses use Boba Tea products, they are confident every
time that they are serving the best!
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| Measuring
Scoop
Pre-sized measuring scoops are included with each order to
ensure ease and consistency.
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| Powder
Container
The flavored powder can be stored in a small airtight
container to minimize space on the counter and keep your powders
orderly. The
containers should keep out as much moisture as possible.
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| Tapioca
Container
A plastic container is normally used to store the tapioca
once it’s made and before it’s served.
These can normally be purchased through your local
restaurant supply.
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| Stove
Top or Burner
If you don’t have a stovetop then a tabletop burner may be
used. These are
either gas or electric. You
will need to check on the regulations in your area regarding the
use of these burners in your business.
These can be purchased in your local area.
If you have space limitations, you can substitute an electric
rice cooker for the burner.
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| Cooking
Pot
A large pot (at least 5 gallons is recommended) should be
used to cook tapioca. This
can be purchased at your local restaurant supply.
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| Strainer
A strainer is needed for rinsing and draining the water from
the cooked tapioca. This
is the same type of strainer used for pasta.
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| Dome
Lids
An alternative to the sealer machine is purchasing
“Boba
lids” or plastic dome lids.
Some businesses prefer the look of the dome lid on the
top of their Boba Tea, as it resembles a Boba sitting on top
of a drink. With the extra space, many fill the top with whip cream or
the extra Boba drink left in the shaker or blender.
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| Fat
Straws
Fat
straws
are needed to allow the tapioca to be eaten with the
drink. There are
two types of fat straws for Boba or boba tea. The first
has flat ends and the second has one end flat and one end slant
cut. The slant cut is needed for us with the sealer
machine to puncture the seal film on the Boba tea cup.
The slant cut is also preferred by some because they think it's
easier to suck up the tapioca with the slant cut end.
Aside from the sealer machine use, the straws are all personal
preference.
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| Blender
A blender is often used, but is optional to the business
owner. A blender
allows fruits to be added to your Boba tea and also gives it a
nice slushy texture. For
businesses serving less than 50 drinks per day an inexpensive
commercial blender may be used.
For larger volume businesses, the K-Tec
blenders work well but cost much more.
A blended Boba tea drink leaves nothing left in the cup when
the customer is done drinking their Boba tea drink.
Blended drinks also can demand higher prices and customers like
to watch them being made. Blending seems to add value.
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| Sealer
Machine
The
sealer
machine adds a nice touch to the Boba drink presentation.
By inserting the plastic cup into the designated slot,
the machine takes in the cup and seals a thin plastic film
called seal-tape over the top.
This is very similar to
the way the plastic is sealed on top of a yogurt
container. Many seal-tapes have different designs and characters for
the customers to enjoy looking at.
Adding a company design or logo to the seal-tape is also
an option but a minimum order is necessary.
This is very popular for
chain stores as it helps with their branding campaigns and
advertising. With the plastic seal-tape covering the plastic cup so
tightly, the customers enjoy piercing the top with the large
angled Boba straws. It
is also very convenient if the customer is not consuming the
Boba tea drink immediately. It helps the keep the Boba
tea drink from spilling. When piercing the top, it makes a “popping” noise,
similar to “soda pop” when the gases are released from the
can. The cup sealer
machine is not necessary, however the Boba tea cup sealer can
pay for itself in the long run with the savings in cups and lids.
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| Pumps
Pumps
for the Boba tea flavored syrups make it easier on your staff
to dispense the syrup.
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