Equipment

Bubble tea equipment covers the machines and tools needed to operate a bubble tea station. Boba Tea Company supplies cup sealing machines (manual and automatic), fructose dispensers, shaker machines, tapioca pearl cooking pots and stainless steel insulated tea dispensers (6L, 8L, 10L) to UK cafes, restaurants and bubble tea shops.

A typical setup combines a cup sealing machine, a shaker, a fructose dispenser and a thermal tea dispenser. Match the cup sealing machine to your standard cup diameter (90mm, 92mm, 95mm or 98mm). Boba Tea Company also supplies replacement sealing rolls and parts.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need to start a bubble tea shop?

The core kit is a cup sealing machine, a shaker, a fructose dispenser, a thermal tea dispenser and a tapioca pearl cooking pot. Add an ice maker and a refrigerator for storage.

Manual or automatic sealing machine — which should I choose?

Manual sealers are cheaper and suit low-volume sites (under 100 cups/day). Automatic sealers are faster, more consistent and pay back at higher volumes (300+ cups/day).

What does a fructose dispenser do?

A fructose dispenser pumps a measured dose of fructose syrup into each cup, giving consistent sweetness and saving service time compared to free-pouring.

How big a tea dispenser do I need?

For a small cafe, 6L is enough. Mid-volume sites use 8L or 10L per tea base. Match the dispenser size to a typical 4-6 hour brew cycle to keep tea fresh.