Tea Leaves

Tea leaves are the foundation of authentic bubble tea. Boba Tea Company supplies jasmine green, assam black and oolong tea leaves in 600g bags to UK cafes, restaurants and bubble tea shops, plus premium tea bag formats for ease of brewing.

Brew at 90-95°C for 5-7 minutes for full flavour, then strain and chill for iced bubble tea drinks. One 600g bag brews around 100-120 servings of milk tea base depending on strength. Pair jasmine green tea with fruit teas, assam black with milk teas, and oolong with brown sugar boba.

Buying tea wholesale for a café? See our Bubble Tea Wholesale Supplier UK page for trade pricing and next-day UK delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

Which tea is best for bubble tea?

Assam black tea is the classic base for milk tea and brown sugar boba. Jasmine green tea pairs with fruit teas. Oolong gives a deeper, roasted flavour and works in both milk and fruit tea bases.

How do you brew tea for bubble tea?

Use 50-60g of leaves per litre of water at 90-95°C, brew for 5-7 minutes, then strain. Chill the brew before service. For best flavour, brew fresh every 4-6 hours.

How long does brewed tea last for service?

Refrigerated brewed tea holds flavour for 12 hours but is best within 4-6 hours at service temperature. After that, oxidation dulls the flavour.

What is the difference between green and black tea for bubble tea?

Green tea (jasmine) is lighter and floral, pairs with fruit syrups and fruit teas. Black tea (assam) is fuller-bodied and pairs with milk and brown sugar.