We're highlighting exhibitors as we get closer to the 2026 World Tea Expo, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 23-25.
This week, we spoke with The Boba Supplier, an industry‑leading wholesale provider of tea, boba, and café essentials, supplying both new and established businesses with everything they need to craft high‑quality beverages.
Tell our readers more about your company
The Boba Supplier offers over 500 varieties of tea, premium tapioca pearls, smoothie mixes, barista tools, water filtration systems, and a full suite of bubble‑tea supplies. We also provide tea tasting by appointment, helping businesses discover the right blends for their menus.
Why are you exhibiting at the World Tea Expo?
We are exhibiting at the World Tea Expo to showcase our role as a pioneer in the tea and boba industry and to introduce operators to innovative brewing solutions—most notably The Teapresso, a state‑of‑the‑art machine that modernizes tea and coffee extraction. The Expo provides a platform to connect with tea professionals, share expertise, and highlight how technology can elevate beverage programs.
What do you hope to gain from the Expo?
Our company aims to build meaningful partnerships with café owners and entrepreneurs looking to expand into the fast‑growing tea and boba market. By engaging directly with industry leaders, we hope to better understand emerging needs, gather feedback on our equipment and ingredients, and expand awareness of our comprehensive product line.
What products/services will you be showing at the Expo?
The Boba Supplier will be showcasing The Teapresso — a cutting‑edge brewing system that elevates tea and coffee extraction.
What challenges do you see members of the tea industry facing in 2026, and how can your product/service help them overcome these obstacles?
Key Challenges in 2026
- Rising demand for consistency and speed as consumers expect premium beverages delivered quickly.
- Operational complexity as cafés expand menus to include milk tea, fruit tea, coffee, and specialty drinks.
- Ingredient sourcing reliability, especially for high‑quality teas and tapioca.
- Competition from hybrid beverage concepts (tea‑coffee blends, functional drinks, boba‑infused beverages).
How The Boba Supplier Helps
- The Teapresso system streamlines brewing, ensuring consistent flavor extraction and faster service times.
- A large, reliable inventory of teas and boba ingredients helps businesses avoid supply shortages.
- Comprehensive product offerings reduce the need for multiple vendors, simplifying operations.
- Tea tasting appointments help operators refine their menus and differentiate themselves with unique blends.
What trends are you seeing in the tea industry?
Based on current market movement and the product focus of The Boba Supplier:
- Technology‑driven brewing — Machines like Teapresso are transforming how cafés approach consistency and flavor.
- Explosive growth of bubble tea — Demand for tapioca pearls, flavored teas, and toppings continues to rise globally.
- Hybrid beverages — Tea‑coffee blends, tea lattes, and fruit‑tea fusions are becoming mainstream.
- Premiumization — Operators are seeking higher‑quality loose‑leaf teas and specialty blends to stand out.
- Menu diversification — Smoothies, slushes, and functional beverages (e.g., antioxidant‑rich teas) are increasingly common.
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