Local taste

What Local taste does

Local Taste Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese private limited company founded in 1991 that manufactures and supplies raw materials for the bubble tea industry. Originally established as part of a franchise system in northern Taiwan, the company completed its first international shipment in the early 2000s and transitioned into a dedicated raw materials supplier. Its headquarters and primary production facility are located at No. 52, Ln. 177, Fude 1st Rd., Bade Dist., Taoyuan City 334, Taiwan, and its products are exported to over 10 countries.

The company's product portfolio spans the full bubble tea ingredient stack: tea leaves (black, green, oolong, flavored), flavored milk tea powders, toppings (tapioca pearls, popping boba, jelly), syrups, fruit jams, and packaging (cups and straws). In 2022, it launched a large-scale production facility compliant with ISO and HACCP standards, enabling higher-volume, certified manufacturing. Beyond ingredients, Local Taste offers OEM/ODM custom manufacturing, custom tea leaf blending tailored to brand and market requirements, store setup support, menu planning assistance, custom cup printing, and sample kits for menu development — functioning as a one-stop sourcing and launch partner rather than a pure ingredient vendor.

Local Taste operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, reaching individual bubble tea shops, large franchise chains, and new business entrants via direct sales, the company website (localtastetw.com), and direct email/phone inquiries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via quote-based engagement. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time ingredient sales and custom manufacturing contracts, supplemented by professional services for store opening and consulting. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Local taste

Legal name

Local Taste Co., Ltd.

Website

https://localtastetw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Local Taste Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese manufacturer founded in 1991 that supplies raw materials and one-stop services for bubble tea businesses. It produces teas, powders, toppings, syrups, jams, and packaging, and exports to over 10 countries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Instant Tea, Tea Extracts & Concentrates Manufacturing (AFAFADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee & Tea Concentrates (Liquid, Extracts, Syrups) (AFAFAGAC), Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Tea (Leaf, Bagged, Instant, Concentrates) (CRADAHAE)

Keywords

• Bubble tea ingredients
• Tea leaf manufacturing
• Beverage raw materials
• OEM tea blending
• Bubble tea supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Taoyüan

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bubble Tea Ingredient Sales: Sale of raw materials for bubble tea including black tea, green tea, oolong tea, flavored teas, milk tea powders, tapioca pearls, popping boba, jelly, syrups, fruit jams, cups and straws. Targets both individual shops and large franchise chains.
2. OEM/ODM Custom Manufacturing: Custom tea leaf manufacturing and OEM/ODM services for clients requiring tailored products. Includes custom blending ratios, flavor intensity, and brew strength specifications.
3. Business Setup Consulting Services: Store setup services, menu planning, custom cup printing, and coordination with suppliers for new bubble tea businesses. One-stop support throughout the store-opening process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Local Taste Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese manufacturer that produces and supplies raw materials for bubble tea businesses worldwide. Its product portfolio covers teas (black, green, oolong, flavored), flavored milk tea powders, toppings (tapioca pearls, popping boba, jelly), syrups, fruit jams, and disposable cups and straws. Beyond ingredient supply, the company offers OEM/ODM custom manufacturing, custom tea leaf blending, store setup support, sample kits for menu development, custom cup printing, and purchasing & storage coordination as one-stop services.

Product overview

Local Taste Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in raw materials for bubble tea, offering a comprehensive portfolio of tea products (black tea, green tea, oolong tea, flavor tea), flavored milk tea powders, toppings (tapioca pearls, popping boba, jelly), syrups, fruit jams, and packaging (cups & straws). The company provides a complete one-stop sourcing service, supporting both individual shops and large chains. Beyond product supply, Local Taste offers OEM/ODM services, custom tea leaf development tailored to specific markets and brand requirements, store setup support, sample kits for menu development, custom cup printing, and purchasing & storage coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tea Leaves
• Flavored Milk Tea Powder
• Tapioca Pearls
• Popping Boba
• Jelly Toppings
• Syrups
• Fruit Jams
• Cups & Straws
• OEM/ODM Custom Manufacturing & Custom Tea Leaf Blending
• Store Setup & Business Launch Services
• Sample Kit Services
• Custom Cup Printing
• Purchasing & Storage Coordination

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Bubble Tea Supply Co. Specialized bubble tea ingredient and equipment supplier serving small and mid-sized shops. Comparable as a focused bubble tea B2B supplier, though typically smaller scale.
• Harney & Sons: US specialty tea company offering premium loose-leaf and bagged teas with food-service distribution. Comparable in tea processing/blending capability and foodservice channel, though more retail-skewed.

Direct peers

• Bossen: One of the largest B2B bubble tea ingredient suppliers globally, offering teas, powders, tapioca pearls, syrups, and packaging. Direct comparable in product breadth and target customer (bubble tea shops and chains).
• Ten Ren Tea: Established Taiwan-based tea manufacturer with retail presence and B2B ingredient supply. Comparable in Taiwan origin, tea expertise, and food-service channel focus.
• Lollicup (LollicupFresh): Major US-based bubble tea and coffee supply company selling ingredients, equipment, and packaging to bubble tea businesses. Direct comparable in B2B ingredient supply and one-stop shop model.

Others

• Heytea: Major China-based bubble tea chain and brand. Not a competitor (it is a potential customer) but useful as a buyer-side reference for the ingredient quality and customization standards Local Taste's customers demand.

Broad incumbents

• Uni-President Enterprises: Major Taiwanese food and beverage conglomerate with significant tea, beverage, and foodservice product lines. Comparable as a large-scale Taiwan-based diversified beverage and ingredient manufacturer.
• Ito En: Large Japanese tea and beverage manufacturer with global distribution and broad retail CPG presence. Comparable as a major tea manufacturer operating in the same ingredient and finished tea category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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