Apply for a Trade Account — Custom Wholesale Pricing for UK Cafes & Bubble Tea Shops
Get custom wholesale pricing tailored to your business. No fixed-tier scheme — we match your volume and product mix with pricing built around your shop, not a one-size-fits-all discount.
Why Apply for a Trade Account?
- Custom trade pricing. Your wholesale rate depends on your typical order size, mix, and frequency — we build a price list around your business, not a generic 10%-off.
- Dedicated sales contact. One person knows your account, your delivery schedule, and your reorder patterns. Skip the support queue.
- Priority support. Faster response on quotes, custom orders, and urgent restocks.
- Custom printed cup access. Trade customers get our lowest MOQ (10 cartons) and shortest lead times on UK-printed custom cups — with next-working-day repeat dispatch.
- Bulk pricing on ingredients & equipment. Pearls, syrups, powders, sealing film, machines — all available at trade rates.
Who Qualifies?
Trade accounts are open to UK businesses operating in food service or related sectors:
- Bubble tea cafes & boba shops
- Coffee shops & dessert bars selling iced/cold drinks
- Smoothie shops, juice bars, and shake houses
- Restaurants & takeaways serving drinks
- Hotel & venue food service operators
- Multi-location chains and franchise operators
- Wholesalers and resellers (distributors)
Trade accounts are for businesses only — retail / consumer customers should continue ordering through the regular shop.
What's Included When You Apply
- Submit your details. Use the form below or our contact form. Tell us your business name, location, what you sell, and your typical order needs. Application takes 5 minutes.
- We review within 2 business days. A Boba Tea Company sales team member will review your application and prepare a custom quote.
- Pricing call or email. We share your tailored price list based on your business profile. Ask questions, discuss volume tiers, see samples.
- Start ordering at trade rates. Once your account is approved, your trade pricing applies on every order — through your dedicated sales contact or your trade-priced online catalogue.
What We Wholesale at Trade Rates
- Bubble tea pearls & toppings — tapioca pearls, popping boba (mango, lychee, passion fruit, blueberry, strawberry), coco jellies
- Powders — pure matcha, milk tea powders, taro, flavoured powders
- Syrups — brown sugar, fructose, fruit syrups (mango, lychee, strawberry, pineapple, peach)
- Tea bases — tea leaves, ready-to-mix concentrates
- Cups, sealing film & equipment — plain & custom-printed cups (PET, PP), lids, straws, sealers, blenders
- Custom printed cups — UK-printed, MOQ from 10 cartons, first orders from 10 days, repeat orders as fast as next working day. See Custom Printed Cups
Apply for Your Trade Account
Use our contact form to submit your application. Please include the following so we can prepare a tailored quote within 2 business days:
- Business name
- Contact name + role
- Email + phone
- Shop or business address (UK only)
- Website / Instagram / social handle (if applicable)
- Business type (e.g. bubble tea cafe, smoothie shop, restaurant)
- Estimated monthly order value (£)
- Products you'd order regularly (pearls / syrups / cups / equipment / custom print)
- Anything else we should know about your business
Or email us at sales@bobateacompany.co.uk with the subject "Trade Account Application".
FAQ — Trade Accounts
What discount do trade customers get?
Trade pricing is custom per business — your discount depends on your typical order size, product mix, and frequency. We don't run a one-size-fits-all percentage; we match your business profile to pricing that makes sense for both sides. Many trade customers see savings well above standard wholesale rates.
How long does approval take?
We review applications within 2 business days. After review, a member of our sales team will email or call to discuss your needs and share a tailored price list.
Do I need to commit to a minimum monthly spend?
No fixed monthly minimum. Trade pricing is tied to your typical order pattern, not a contract. The more consistent your orders, the better the rate — but there's no penalty for varying month to month.
Are trade accounts only for UK businesses?
Yes, our trade programme serves UK businesses. We deliver across the UK from our UK warehouse, with VAT-registered invoicing.
Can I order custom printed cups as a trade customer?
Yes — trade customers get our lowest MOQ (10 cartons) and fastest UK-printed lead times (from 10 days for first orders, as fast as next working day for repeat orders). Free design proof on every order. See our Custom Printed Cups page for details.
What payment terms are available?
Initial orders are on standard prepayment. Established trade customers may qualify for net payment terms (e.g. Net 14 or Net 30) after a track record of consistent orders. Discuss with your dedicated sales contact.
Ready to Get Started?
Or email sales@bobateacompany.co.uk with the subject "Trade Account Application". We'll come back within 2 business days with your custom trade quote.