Tea & Chai

Brewed teas

Header product — groups varieties. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific variety for finer tracking.

English Breakfast tea

Earl Grey tea

Green tea

Peppermint tea

Chamomile tea

Rooibos tea

Chai

Header product — groups varieties.

Masala chai (spiced)

Traditional spiced chai — cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper.

Dirty chai

Masala chai with an espresso shot — remove if no espresso machine.

Iced chai

Matcha

Header product — groups varieties.

Matcha latte

Iced matcha latte

Turmeric latte (golden latte)

Iced teas

Header product — groups varieties.

Iced English Breakfast

Iced green tea

Iced hibiscus

Tea bags (English Breakfast)

Tea bags (Earl Grey)

Tea bags (Green)

Tea bags (Peppermint)

Tea bags (Chamomile)

Tea bags (Rooibos)

Loose leaf tea (assorted)

Hibiscus (dried)

Chai concentrate (bought)

Use if not making your own masala chai from scratch.

Chai spices (cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper)

If making masala chai from scratch — remove if using chai concentrate.

Matcha powder (ceremonial grade)

Quality matters — ceremonial grade produces a smoother, less bitter matcha.

Turmeric powder

Full cream milk

Oat milk

Almond milk

Soy milk

Honey

Sugar / sweetener

Vanilla syrup

Black pepper (for turmeric latte)

Activates curcumin absorption — a small amount enhances the turmeric latte.

Hot water urn / commercial water boiler

The defining piece — consistent temperature water is essential for quality tea. Temperature-variable urn preferred (green tea at 80°C, black tea at 100°C).

Milk frother / steam wand

For matcha lattes, chai lattes, and turmeric lattes.

Espresso machine

Only if offering dirty chai — remove if not applicable.

Small bar fridge

For milk and alternative milks.

Chai brewing pot

If making masala chai from scratch.

Measuring spoons and jugs

Display boards

Trestle tables / serving counter

Gazebo/marquee or tea cart

Cash float/till

Food stall / tea cart

Takeaway cups (200ml, 280ml, 400ml)

Cup lids

Cup sleeves

Napkins

Stirrers

Takeaway bags

Food Business Registration

Food Supervisor Certificate

At least one person — the nominated contact for food safety inspections.

Food Handler Certificate

Every person handling food.

Public Liability Insurance

Temperature control compliance

Milk below 5°C. Hot drinks served above 60°C. Monitor fridge temperature regularly.

Allergen labelling compliance

Dairy in milk. Tree nuts in almond milk. Soy in soy milk. Declare all alternatives clearly.

LPG/gas safety compliance

If using gas-powered urn or burner.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

LPG/gas

If using gas-powered urn.

Generator fuel