BOGA is a boba tea shop in Renton that offers fresh, high-quality tea, puree, and toppings made with real fruit in-house. What sets BOGA apart from other boba tea shops is that it also features an instant ramen bar and wants to be a pop-up hub with a progressive growth plan, introducing different food options through pop-up collaborations. BOGA aims to provide a new perspective on quality boba teas while bringing people together and creating a sense of community.
The four partners of BOGA came together to create the perfect partnership, each contributing their expertise and desires to the business. Trung and Teresa both had a restaurant previously in California and have a background in business, culinary, finance, engineering, and business management. Phuoc and Son, on the other hand, own Alpine Real Estate and Cascade Mortgage and have a background in accounting, real estate, and mortgages. Their combined love for food, drinks, and flavors motivated them to create new flavors using organic methods.
One of the main drives of BOGA is their desire to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for their patrons, providing a space where people can relax, socialize, and enjoy a delicious cup of boba tea. They are also motivated by the challenge of building and running a successful business while maintaining their relationship with each other. They love the idea of taking an idea and turning it into reality and are always looking for ways to grow the business and their community.
One of the main surprises for the BOGA team was the amount of marketing needed to increase their exposure and market their business. They found that there is a lot more social media and interactive marketing required to engage with the market and their customers. Another challenge is introducing people to the city of Renton and bubble tea, especially since many of their customers are first-time visitors.
Aside from boba tea and an instant ramen bar, BOGA also provides catering services for all occasions, both boba tea and instant ramen options. They make their own purees and simple syrup using real sugar cane and flavors, which sets them apart from other boba tea shops that use corn fructose or corn syrups.
BOGA's customers love the flavors and fresh ingredients that make them different from other boba tea shops. They also appreciate the vibe and environment of the place. BOGA's goal over the next year is to expand its customer base, introduce more flavor combinations, and expand its catering services to bring more people to Renton and be a pop-up hub for new food and drink adventures. BOGA's greatest challenge is getting the word out there and expanding its exposure. Customers can contact them through email or social media.
