Own a Beloved Tea Haven in the Heart of Cambridge

Step into a business that has been beautifully built for you.
 

This is not just a tea shop – it is a unique, fully established brand with over 45 carefully curated artisan tea blends, plus seasonal specials and a range of custom and hard-to-find tea ware. 

Own a unique Cambridge-established tea brand that has become well known for the excellent quality of teas on offer, its recognisable unique jewel-coloured tea tubs, its lovely premises and wonderful customer service.  

The brand was established in 2022 as an online shop and pop-up known across speciality artisan markets in Cambridge, Ely and Saffron Walden, with a retail premises opening in central Cambridge in summer 2024.

The shop quickly established a strong and loyal local following. Situated on a very attractive street lined with other independent shops, the boutique is just a short walk from the famous Cambridge colleges and river, ensuring steady footfall from locals, tourists, and students alike.

The lease runs until 2029 with a very sensible rent for such a prime Cambridge location.
 

Every aspect of this business has been thoughtfully designed: from its elegant shop fit-out and premium fittings to its distinctive branding, IP-protected logo, professional e-commerce website and customer mailing list, customer relationship management system, extensive design work including a brand ‘voice’ reference sheet and colours, professional photography, and strong supplier and trading relationships for seamless stock replenishment. 

The brand also enjoys established wholesale relationships with contracts supplying a local college and cafes. 

An experienced shop manager would be happy to continue with the business to support the new owners. Due to clear product and service processes, the business enjoys low staff training requirements. 

Buyers will be acquiring a true turnkey business with full support and training to ensure a smooth transition. You will not need to create anything from scratch – it has all been done for you. All inventory is tracked and set up on the point of sale and the owners will receive a detailed manual covering instructions for every detail of running the business. Simply open the doors and enjoy! 

Importantly, no additional immediate investment is needed and maintenance costs are minimal. The shop looks beautiful and is fully operational as it stands with its recent fit-out that remains in excellent condition, meaning no immediate expenses or downtime in trading for the new owners. Full fit-out is included in the price, including all shelving, lighting and furniture. It’s all been built for you!

While the business is not currently reaching its full profit potential, there is significant room for growth without requiring further major expenditure. New owners can simply land and expand, leveraging the solid foundations already in place to enhance local and on-line marketing, extend opening hours, or introduce new offerings. The premises has been successfully used as an events space to host workshops and intimate tea parties for up to 15 people, including corporate events and this calendar can be greatly expanded to drive revenue.
 

Although the shop cannot offer a sit-in tea room on site, takeaway hot and cold drinks are available for sale, capturing the takeaway drinks market. 

This is a rare opportunity to take over an artisan tea brand that is utterly unique within Cambridge, offering a welcoming and beautifully curated environment in an area known for its independent spirit. A true lifestyle business awaits the right owners.