UTea Product Guide: Everything You Need to Build a Bubble Tea Menu in Australia

Building a bubble tea menu — whether for a new shop, an existing café or a home setup — starts with having the right ingredients. This guide covers every product category UTea carries, so you know exactly what is available, what each product is used for and how to find it on our website.

UTea stocks 500+ bubble tea products shipped from our Melbourne warehouse to customers across Australia.

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Category 1: Tea Leaves & Tea Bags

The tea base is the foundation of every bubble tea drink. The type of tea you choose directly affects the flavour, colour and aroma of your finished drink — which is why sourcing quality tea matters.

UTea carries a curated selection of teas chosen specifically for bubble tea and milk tea applications:

Black Tea

Black tea is the most widely used base for classic milk teas. Its bold, malty flavour holds up well when combined with milk, creamer and sweetener. UTea carries premium black tea selected specifically for milk tea brewing, available in loose leaf and tea bag formats.

Popular black tea varieties for bubble tea include:

• Assam — bold, malty and slightly sweet. Brews into a deep reddish tea. Excellent for strong milk tea bases.

• Ceylon — slightly citrusy with a clean, bright flavour. A popular choice for afternoon milk tea.

• Earl Grey — floral and aromatic with bergamot notes. Creates a fragrant, non-traditional milk tea that continues to grow in popularity.

Jasmine Green Tea

Jasmine green tea is the most popular base for fruit teas and lighter milk teas in Australian bubble tea shops. UTea carries:

• Jasmine Green Tea – Premium (500g) 茉莉雪芽 — From $23.90

• Jasmine Green Tea (600g) — From $20.90

Oolong Tea & Four Season Tea

Oolong and Four Season Tea sit between black and green tea in flavour profile — slightly floral, lightly oxidised and versatile. Four Season Tea is commonly used as a base for fruit teas and lighter drinks.

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Category 2: Flavour Powders & Creamers

Flavour powders are used to create milk tea concentrates, smoothies, frappes and flavoured lattes. Combined with hot water and creamer, they form the base of most popular bubble tea drinks.

Milk Tea Powders

• Taro Flavour Powder (1kg) — From $19.00. The most popular powder flavour in Australian bubble tea shops. Creates a creamy, purple-coloured drink with a mildly sweet, earthy flavour.

• Matcha Latte Powder / Green Tea Milk Powder (1kg) — From $21.90. Balanced matcha flavour designed for milk tea and latte applications.

• Pure Matcha Green Tea Powder (200g) — From $18.90. Concentrated pure matcha for stronger flavour intensity.

• Ube (Purple Yam) Powder (500g) — Trending flavour known for its vivid purple colour and creamy, slightly nutty taste. Ideal for ube milk tea, lattes and desserts.

• Thai Tea Powder — Vibrant orange colour with a spiced, creamy flavour profile popular in Asian-inspired menus.

• Chocolate Flavour Powder / TC Chocolate Flavour Powder (1kg) — From $21.90. Rich cocoa flavour for chocolate milk tea, frappes and dessert drinks.

• Brown Sugar Powder — Used to create the caramelised brown sugar flavour popular in brown sugar boba drinks.

Non-Dairy Creamer & Milk Tea Base

Non-dairy creamer is the key ingredient that gives milk tea its smooth, creamy body without using fresh milk. UTea carries commercial-grade non-dairy creamer suitable for high-volume bubble tea production.

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Category 3: Syrups, Fruit Bases & Fructose

Syrups and fruit bases are used to sweeten and flavour both fruit teas and milk teas. UTea carries a wide range — from classic fructose to real-fruit concentrated syrups with pulp.

Fructose Syrup

Fructose is the standard sweetener used in professional bubble tea shops. It dissolves easily in cold drinks and allows precise sweetness control. UTea supplies fructose in standard and premium grades.

Concentrated Fruit Syrups with Pulp

These concentrated syrups contain real fruit pulp and are diluted with brewed tea to create fruit teas. They are one of UTea's best-selling product lines.

Available flavours:

• TC Strawberry Flavour Concentrated Syrup with Pulp (2.5kg) — From $17.00

• TC Mango Flavour Concentrated Syrup with Pulp (2.5kg) — From $17.00

• Lychee Syrup with Pulp (1.1kg) — From $7.95 (on sale)

• Orange Syrup with Pulp (1.1kg) — From $7.90 (on sale)

• Grapefruit Syrup with Pulp (1.1kg) — From $7.95 (on sale)

• Raspberry Syrup with Pulp (1.1kg) — From $7.90 (on sale)

• Pink Guava Flavoured Syrup (1kg) — $12.99 (sale). Made with real guava puree and diced guava. Dilution ratio 1:5. Suitable for fruit teas, sparkling drinks, smoothies, yoghurt drinks, dessert toppings and mocktails.

Other Syrups & Fillings

• Brown Sugar Syrup — For brown sugar milk tea and tiger milk tea

• Honey Aloe Vera — Used as a topping and mix-in for aloe vera drinks

• Mango Filling with Diced Mango (1.5kg) — From $10.50. Real diced mango pieces in syrup, suitable for fruit teas, smoothies, desserts and boba drinks.

Ready-to-Use Fruit Tea Kits

• Fruit Tea Drink Kit – Instant Brew Series — $5.99. All-in-one sachet combining fruit jam and tea bag in a single pack. Available in Peach, Mango, Passionfruit and Strawberry & Cherry. Makes a 700ml fruit tea in under 30 seconds. No brewing skills required. Available as Starter Pack (with PET cup) or Premium DIY Kit (with reusable straw cup).

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Category 4: Toppings

Toppings are what make bubble tea visually distinctive and texturally exciting. UTea carries the most comprehensive topping range available from a single Australian supplier.

Tapioca Pearls (Boba)

Tapioca pearls are the original and most iconic bubble tea topping. They are made from tapioca starch and must be cooked before serving.

UTea carries:

• Tapioca Pearl (2.3) (3kg) — From $17.00. The most popular size for Australian bubble tea shops.

• Multiple sizes available: 1.2mm, 2.0mm, 2.3mm and 2.5mm

• Cooking times vary by size: from 7 minutes (1.2mm) to 25 minutes boiling + 30 minutes resting (2.5mm)

• Available in dry, frozen and quick-cook instant varieties

Popping Balls (Popping Boba / Bursting Pearls)

Popping balls are liquid-filled spheres that burst in the mouth, releasing flavoured juice. They are ready to serve with no preparation required.

Available flavours:

• Strawberry Flavor Popping Ball (3.2kg) — From $30.00

• Lychee Flavor Popping Ball (3.2kg) — From $30.00

• Mango, Passionfruit and additional flavours also available

Agar Pearls / Crystal Boba

Agar pearls (also known as crystal boba) are jelly-based pearls made from agar rather than tapioca. They have a firm but soft, jelly-like texture and are ready to serve with no cooking required.

• Agar Pearl Original Flavor (2kg) — From $19.00

• Agar Pearl Brown Sugar Flavor (2kg) — From $19.90. Caramelised brown sugar flavour with hints of maple. Each translucent amber jelly is immersed in sweet syrup.

• Agar Pearl (Jelly Ball) Original Flavour (1kg) — From $8.90

Mini Mochi (Mini Q Series)

UTea's Mini Q Mini Mochi are bite-sized glutinous rice cake pieces — soft, chewy and ready to eat straight from the pack. No cooking required. No added preservatives.

Available flavours:

• Mini Mochi Strawberry Flavour

• Mini Mochi Mango Flavour

• Mini Mochi Lychee Flavour — Limited Edition

• Mini Mochi Matcha Flavour — Limited Edition

• Mini Mochi 4 Mix Flavour — Rainbow mix pack

Suitable for bubble tea, frozen yoghurt, soft serve, açaí bowls, ice cream and dessert decoration.

Fruit Jelly

• Rainbow (Fruit) Jelly (4kg) — From $20.50. Colourful, mixed fruit jelly pieces ready to serve. Popular for building visually striking drinks and desserts.

• Coconut Jelly and Lychee Jelly also available

Glutinous Rice Balls (糯米圆子)

• Frozen Glutinous Rice Balls (500g) — $8.29. Soft, delicate and chewy. Must be cooked before serving. Available in 1-bag, 10-bag and 20-bag (1 carton) quantities. Melbourne Metro delivery only.

Other Toppings

• Cocoa Flavored Cookie Crumbs (400g) — $5.90. Crunchy, chocolatey crumbs for drink and dessert decoration. Ideal as a topping for bubble tea, ice cream, cakes, puddings and cheesecake bases. Available in cartons of 24.

• Red Bean — Traditional Asian dessert topping, suitable for taro dessert bowls and sweet soups

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Category 5: Cups, Lids & Packaging

Cups

• PET Clear Cups — Available in 500ml, 700ml and 1000ml. Standard transparent cups for cold bubble tea service.

• 14oz Paper Cup Double Wall (500pcs) — For hot drinks and warm desserts.

• 150ml PLA Clear BioCup (2000pcs/carton) — Compostable and eco-friendly option.

Lids & Sealing Film

• 12cm Round Shape Leak Proof Paper Films (500pcs) — Universal fit for 90mm/95mm cup diameters. For use with cup sealing machines.

• Standard dome lids and flat lids available in multiple sizes.

Straws & Other Packaging

• Wide boba straws (for tapioca pearls)

• Standard straws

• Paper straws

• Reusable straws

• Carry bags and napkins

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Category 6: Equipment

• Cup Sealing Machine — For professional sealing of bubble tea cups with film lids

• Shaker Machines / Manual Shakers — For mixing and chilling drinks

• Induction Cookers / Commercial Burners — For cooking tapioca pearls and heating syrups

• 1000ml Measuring Jug — $11.90

• 100ml Measuring Cup — $2.90

• Tea urns and brewing equipment

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Category 7: Sweeteners & Other Ingredients

• 100% Pure Sugar Cane Sucrose (25kg) — From $77.00. Commercial-grade cane sugar for high-volume sweetening applications.

• Liquid fructose in various grades and container sizes

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Where to Browse & Buy

All UTea products are available at www.utea.com.au. Browse by category using the navigation menu or search for specific products by name.

For wholesale pricing, bulk orders or product enquiries:
📧 admin@utea.com.au
📞 0429 180 864
📍 74–76 Bayfield Road East, Bayswater VIC 3153

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