Online east asian herbs and tea store

Customers across the country who can't find these products locally, including tea enthusiasts and people interested in traditional wellness.

Product sales through your website or marketplaces, with higher margins on bundles, subscriptions for teas and repeat orders.

• Knowledge of herbs and teas
• Basic website and photo skills
• Packing, shipping and customer service

• FDA rules for dietary supplements and labeling; avoid health claims on your site and social media
• Some herbs are restricted or protected, and shipping rules can differ, so verify each product
• Your state or county may require a food or home-based processing permit if you repackage products, and home occupation or HOA rules may apply
• Sales tax rules for online sellers vary by state
• Product liability and general liability insurance, plus storage conditions that keep products fresh and safe

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock, website setup and packing supplies you buy. Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range and how many customers you reach.

Check FDA rules for dietary supplements and labeling, and avoid health claims on your site and social media. Also check whether any herbs are restricted or protected, whether a food or home-based processing permit applies if you repackage, and any home occupation or HOA rules.

The idea typically needs at least about 10 hours a week. Useful skills are knowledge of herbs and teas, basic website and photo skills, and packing, shipping and customer service. Also check sales tax rules for online sellers in your state.