Bubble Tea Masterclass

A 1-Day Immersive Course for Aspiring Shop Owners The Bubble Tea Masterclass is a hands-on, one-day training intensive designed to help you confidently open and operate your own bubble tea shop. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining a concept already in progress, this course bridges the gap between mixology craft and business execution. You'll learn how to set up and run a high-volume bubble tea bar, manage day-to-day operations, and build a financially sound, guest-focused storefront. With a focus on practical skill development, systems thinking, and hospitality-driven business strategy, this course equips you with everything you need to move from idea to execution—without wasting time, money, or momentum.

Duration: 1 Day, 9:00am to 5:00pm

What You'll Learn

Barista Skills & Bubble Tea Knowledge

• How to set up and operate a professional bubble tea bar
• Calibrating tea base extractions for consistency and flavor clarity
• Emulsification fundamentals, powder integration, and prepping fruit purees
• Brewing and cooking tapioca pearls, jellies, and popping boba to perfect texture
• Preparing multiple drink orders efficiently under intense high-volume rush conditions
• Tasting and describing tea bases, including over/under-steeped extractions
• Understanding tea leaf grades, flavor sourcing, and distributor grade standards

Business & Financial Foundations

• Budgeting for start-up, operations, and breakeven
• Creating and costing a profitable bubble tea menu
• Managing inventory, waste, and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Hiring and onboarding a small bubble tea team

Systems, Design & Daily Operations

• Designing efficient bar workflows for speed and cleanliness
• Designing your shop space for flow, functionality, and guest experience
• Implementing opening and closing routines for quality and hygiene
• Cleaning and maintaining commercial machinery (sealing machines, dispensers) to industry standards
• Using customizable tools (checklists, spreadsheets, and templates) to plan and run your shop

Brand, Launch & Marketing Strategy

• Creating memorable customer experiences through design and service
• Planning a soft opening and launching with confidence
• Developing your bubble tea shop's brand, voice, and values
• Building a basic local marketing and social media strategy

Course Details & Logistics

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for aspiring bubble tea shop owners, current boba baristas looking to take the next step, and entrepreneurs entering the specialty beverage industry. No prior business experience is required—just a passion for bubble tea and a desire to build something of your own.

Course Prerequisites

No course requisites required. This course is designed for those new to shop ownership and to crafting tea bases, milk teas, and specialty toppings.

What's Included

• Facilitator Fee
• Facility Usage
• All Required Tea, Powders, and Toppings
• Sensory Activity Supplies
• Printed Handouts & Resources
• Lunch and Snacks
• Course Certificate (upon successful completion)

Resource Pack Contents

Start-Up & Planning

• Bubble Tea Shop Start-Up Budget Spreadsheet
• Recommended Vendors List

Daily Operations

• Opening Checklist
• Closing Checklist
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template
• Bubble Tea Bar Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

Bubble Tea Resources

• Tea Base Extraction & Dial-In Sheet
• Topping Cook & Texture Guide
• High-Volume Drink Assembly Workflow Bookmark
• Brix / Fructose Calibrator Reference Sheet

Menu Design & Planning

• Bubble Tea Beverage & Menu Recipes
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Calculator
• Menu Planning & Analysis Spreadsheet

Hiring & Onboarding

• Shop Job Descriptions Template
• Interview Scorecard Template
• Bobarista Training Guide
• Employee Competency Evaluation Template