Quick Answer
Adding snacks to a bubble tea shop can raise the average ticket and bring in more customers at mealtimes; common choices are sweet potato balls, egg waffles, pancakes and doughnuts. The egg waffle, according to English Wikipedia, is a street snack that originated in Hong Kong in the 1950s, made from a batter of egg, sugar, flour and evaporated milk cooked in a plate of semi-spherical cells, and now comes in flavors such as matcha, chocolate and cheese around the world. Ready-mix powders lower the skill barrier and keep taste consistent, but assess equipment, cooking fumes, staffing and food hygiene first.
Common Snacks Compared
| Snack | Equipment | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Egg waffle | Egg waffle iron (electric or gas) | Crisp outside, soft inside, many flavors |
| Pancakes / waffles | Waffle machine | Easy to make, pairs with ice cream and jam |
| Sweet potato balls | Fryer | Crisp outside, chewy inside; requires fume and oil management |
| Doughnuts | Fryer | Can be shaped and glazed |
What to Assess Before Adding Snacks
- Space and equipment: enough room, ventilation and power for irons or fryers.
- Fumes and hygiene: frying requires managing oil quality and fumes and following good hygiene practice.
- Staff and peak times: can you serve snacks and drinks together at peak?
- Margin: cost each portion’s ingredients, packaging and labor; see How to Calculate Bubble Tea Shop Profit Margin.
- Menu pairing: snack and drink combo deals; see Bubble Tea Menu Design.
Using Ready-Mix Powders
- Follow the pack ratio for water, egg or milk, and fix portion sizes.
- Batter storage: refrigerate and use within the time the product states.
- Frying oil: check and change oil regularly and keep equipment clean.
Tang Sugar’s Snack Mixes
Tang Sugar supplies egg waffle mix, pancake mix, doughnut mix, sweet potato ball mix and taro sweet potato mix (1kg per bag, 20 bags per carton), plus popcorn chicken powders; see Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Powder. Contact us for details.
FAQ
What snacks suit a bubble tea shop?
Common choices are egg waffles, pancakes or waffles, sweet potato balls and doughnuts; assess equipment, space, fumes and staffing when choosing.
Where do egg waffles come from?
According to English Wikipedia, the egg waffle is a street snack that originated in Hong Kong in the 1950s.
What are egg waffles made of?
According to English Wikipedia, mainly egg, sugar, flour and evaporated milk.
What are the benefits of ready-mix powders?
They lower the skill barrier, keep taste consistent and make portions easy to control, which suits shops with limited staff.
How are Taiwanese sweet potato balls made?
Shops often use a ready mix: add water per the pack ratio, knead into dough, divide into small balls, and while frying press them repeatedly with a slotted spoon so they puff up hollow, until golden. Follow the pack for ratios, oil temperature and time.
Further Reading
- Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Powder
- How to Calculate Bubble Tea Shop Profit Margin
- Bubble Tea Shop Food Hygiene
Sources
- Wikipedia: Egg waffle
- Tang Sugar product list (March 2026 edition)
