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Complete Guide to Wholesale Tea Sourcing for Cafés
Sourcing quality wholesale tea can make or break your café's beverage program. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything you need to know—from finding reliable suppliers to calculating costs and ensuring quality. Why Wholesale Tea Sourcing Matters The global specialty tea market is projected to reach $24.1 billion by 2027, with specialty cafés driving much of that growth. Yet many café owners struggle with tea procurement, treating it as an afterthought compared to their coffee program. The reality? A well-executed tea program can: Increase average ticket size by 15-25% when... Read more...
Distributor Launch Checklist: Making Tea Programs Easy to Sell
A checklist for distributors bringing a tea line to retailers, cafés, and hotels—SKU mix, training, sampling, and margin setup for smooth sell-in. Read more...
Batch & Iced Chai Playbook for Busy Bars
A fast, practical guide to batch-brewing chai for cafés, hotels, and multi-site groups—ratios, holds, and service scripts that protect throughput and margin. Read more...
Trade Tea Margin Guide: Pricing, Cost-per-Cup, and Volume Planning
A concise margin guide for cafés, hotels, and distributors: how to set tea pricing, calculate cost-per-cup, and plan weekly volume with confidence. Read more...
Organic Certification & Compliance for B2B Tea Buyers: The Complete Guide
Navigate organic tea certification with confidence. Learn about USDA-NOP requirements, international equivalencies, supplier verification, compliance audits, and maintaining organic integrity for B2B buyers. Read more...
Farm-Fresh Organic Tea: The Complete Guide to Quality Control & Freshness Preservation
Discover how direct farm procurement ensures maximum freshness in organic tea. Learn quality control methods, freshness indicators, storage best practices, and shelf life optimization for B2B buyers. Read more...
B2B Organic Tea Ordering: A Complete Guide to Requirements, Process & Best Practices
Learn the complete B2B organic tea ordering process—from minimum quantities and payment terms to quality specifications and delivery timelines. Essential guide for wholesale tea buyers. Read more...
The Complete Guide to Importing Organic Tea: A Step-by-Step Roadmap for B2B Buyers
Master the organic tea import process with this comprehensive B2B guide. Learn about FDA regulations, customs procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements for successful tea imports. Read more...
The Power of Direct Farm Procurement: Why Your Tea Business Needs a Farm-to-Cup Partnership
Discover how direct farm procurement revolutionizes B2B tea sourcing. Learn about quality control, cost savings, and sustainable partnerships that benefit your business and customers. Read more...

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