Pop-Up chinese tea bar for markets and events

Market and festival visitors, event hosts, offices and community groups wanting a tea experience.

Tea sold by the cup or as tasting flights, snacks, and a flat fee or minimum for private events. Some loose tea can be sold to take away.

• Knowledge of Chinese teas and brewing
• Friendly, chatty customer service
• Setting up and packing down quickly
• Planning stock and event schedules

• Temporary food event permits or mobile vendor permits, check with your county health department
• Rules on serving brewed drinks and snacks differ by state, home-made snacks may not be allowed, check first
• General liability insurance, which many markets and events require
• Market fees, booking deadlines and weather affecting sales
• Sales tax registration with your state, and a local business license in some cities

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your table setup, water heating, teaware and opening stock of tea. Treat this as a rough estimate; it avoids the cost of a permanent venue.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many markets and events you attend and what you serve. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check temporary food event or mobile vendor permits with your county health department, as rules on brewed drinks and snacks differ by state and home-made snacks may not be allowed. Also check event insurance, market fees, sales tax and local licenses.