I want to set up a tea shop by the coast in the UK?

Question

But I dont the first thing about it, where should I start my research into this?

Answer 1

There is actually some places that train people to learn the business of tea. There is alot to learn about tea. I looked into it myself once. There are alot of resources out there.

http://www.teaguide.net/tearoom_resources.html

This is just one. Just search online you will find bunches.
Maybe thing a little broader like selling teas and coffees. Also tea parties are big now. There was a shop were I lived that sold tea and coffee and candies are related products , teapots, mugs tea cozies ect. I loved that place and they got lots of business.
Good Luck and happy brewing.

Answer 2

Here is a good a place as any. I had a tea shop and a small cafe down on the south east coast, and i sold it as a going concern.The first thing is , don't buy, rent or lease with an option to buy.No seafronts, your seasons are to short. Make up your mind as to what customers you want to encourage. If its oldie world that's good but not a lot of money. If it,s a tea shop with short orders then that's where the money is. Very important, do the deal with the agent before say Christmases early in the year the rents will go up. If you want anymore Email me.

Answer 3

My pet hate is not being able to get a decent pot of tea anywhere, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, so if you're planning on making proper tea leaves in a china pot, warmed first, with a jug of fresh milk, bowl of sugar lumps, and served in bone china cups, good luck, I'm sure you'll get custom.
Don't know about the business side of things but for research into the market for tea, you could try the Tea Council on www.tea.co.uk

Answer 4

I know someone else that did this, and as long as you're prepared for some VERY hard work then you'll be okay, otherwise I would suggest thinking of something else to do.

Because of the type of shop it is and the competition, customers expect home-baked fresh cakes, which means VERY early mornings for you! I wouldn't try and make short cuts here either, because people will just go to places where they can get it.

Answer 5

you may might desire to deliver each and every thing over from the united kingdom using fact the milk here is watered down, the tea is Genetically changed. Plus the human beings here love their coffee and hamburgers.

Answer 6

You might want to set up a consultation with a financial planner. they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Answer 7

first decide which part of UK and then go there and look around.

Answer 8

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk