Why is original milk tea more expensive than bubble tea?

The main reasons why original milk tea is more expensive than bubble tea are as follows:

1. Raw material cost: Raw materials used in plain milk tea are more expensive than those used in bubble tea, such as high-quality tea and milk, and other ingredients such as sugar.

2. Production technology: The production technology of original milk tea is usually complicated, for example, it is necessary to accurately control the extraction of tea leaves and the heating mode of milk to ensure the taste and quality. Although bubble tea also needs some production skills, the process is simpler than the original milk tea.

3. Market demand: The demand for original milk tea in the market is usually greater than that for bubble tea, so merchants may balance higher production costs and greater market demand by raising the price of original milk tea.

4. Brand premium: Some milk tea brands may set higher prices on the basis of the original milk tea to highlight their brand image and product characteristics.

Generally speaking, plain milk tea is more expensive than bubble tea for many reasons, including raw material cost, production technology, market demand, brand premium and so on. Different factors may have different effects on the price under different circumstances.