Online chinese herbal tea store

Online shoppers across the country who want traditional teas and herbs and may not have a specialist shop nearby.

Product sales through your own site or a marketplace, with bundles, subscriptions and gift boxes to raise order size and bring customers back.

• Knowledge of Chinese herbs and teas
• Basic website and product photos
• Packing and shipping
• Clear, honest writing

• FDA rules on dietary supplement and food labeling: check what you can say on your website and packaging
• If you repackage or blend products, check whether FDA manufacturing and labeling rules and your state's food rules apply
• Some herbs are restricted or banned for import and sale, so check federal and state rules and your suppliers' paperwork
• Home-based business rules: check for a home occupation permit and HOA or lease limits before storing stock
• Sales tax collection rules for out-of-state buyers, plus product liability and general liability insurance
• Shipping delays and damaged packages, which can cause refunds

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, website and packaging. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $500 to $4,000, depending on your range and how many customers you reach.

Check FDA rules on dietary supplement and food labeling for your website and packaging. If you repackage or blend products, check whether FDA and state food rules apply. Some herbs are restricted or banned, so check suppliers' paperwork.

Check sales tax collection rules for out-of-state buyers, plus product liability and general liability insurance. Also check for a home occupation permit and HOA or lease limits before storing stock at home.