THE LEAF & PEARL JOURNAL

Notes for a better beverage business

Practical reading for the decisions behind the drinks: what to sample, what to buy and what to ask before an order.

Plan reorders around the whole route, not the sailing date

A practical reorder worksheet separates stock on the shelf from goods still waiting to be produced, dispatched or delivered.

Product names are a start. Destination, packing, quantities and the questions that still need answering make a quotation much more useful.

A simple worked example shows why pack price, recipe dose and usable yield belong on the same purchasing sheet.

Before adding another drink, look at what it asks you to buy, prepare and keep open. A compact menu can still offer customers a clear choice.

Put the cup, straw, preparation routine and serving window into the test before you decide on a topping.

A tea that tastes good on its own may not be your best milk tea base. A simple sample sheet keeps the buying decision tied to your menu.