Tea Time (Desi Tea Time Ltd, Hyderabad) offers a unit franchise serving tea, coolers and shakes. Below is what its unit page states (accessed 16 Oct 2026), plus the cost and operating questions to ask before signing.
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What Tea Time's page states
| Item | What the brand states |
|---|---|
| Investment | ₹5 Lakhs headline unit-franchise figure; specified site works are arranged by the franchisee |
| Royalty | Not stated on the franchise page |
| What it covers | Marketing, a start-up kit (refrigerator, deep freezer, stoves, utensils) and initial stock |
| Franchisee arranges | Tile flooring, kitchen partition, water connection, counter |
| Minimum space | 100 sq ft |
| Staffing | 2 employees, trained by the brand |
| Outlets | 4000+ (brand's own figure) |
Source: Tea Time unit franchise page, accessed 16 Oct 2026. An unstated recurring charge is not proof that no charge applies.
What to ask before signing
- Is there a royalty or any other recurring charge not shown on the public page? Ask for this in writing.
- What exactly is included in the start-up kit, and what condition is the equipment in?
- What are your own costs for flooring, the kitchen partition, water connection and counter at your specific site?
- What ongoing support is provided after the initial training?
T VANAMM's 3-in-1 café alternative
If you want to explore a café, juice center and ice-cream parlour together, T VANAMM is an option to evaluate: a 3-in-1 café franchise (tea, coffee, herbal teas, juices, ice creams and snacks — 130 items) at a flat ₹3.5 Lakhs, with a flat ₹1,000 per month maintenance fee rather than a percentage of sales. The package covers brand licence, equipment, initial raw material stock, complete franchise training, location verification and site survey, branding and setup, and ongoing operational support. 250+ outlets currently operate across 7 states.
Its published menu includes 10 herbal and specialty tea choices, including Hibiscus, Blue Pea and Chamomile. Explore the menu and confirm outlet availability. Ask for the itemised equipment and setup scope; local expenses are additional to the package.
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Disclaimer: Figures for Tea Time are as stated on the reviewed page (accessed 16 Oct 2026), and are used for reference only. T VANAMM makes no negative claims about Tea Time or any competing brand. Confirm current terms directly with Tea Time before making any decision. This article does not constitute financial or investment advice.