Smart Tea House

AI-Powered Smart Tea House, Unlocking a Trillion-Dollar Market

A 24-hour unattended tea, coffee and bar lounge driven by AI+IoT+Web3 - 7 business formats, 50+ smart devices, 6 design styles, up to 90% labor cost savings, and payback in as little as 8 months.

Core Data

Let the Data Speak, Make the Model Replicable

Dual-core validation from the 2,920 sq.m Hangzhou HQ and the 750 sq.m flagship store - a complete single-store model that is replicable and ready to roll out.

7Formats
Business Formats
50+
Smart Devices
90%
Labor Cost Savings
8Months
Fastest Payback
30+
Export Countries
Three Core Advantages

Technology Edge Meets Mature DemandTechnology Edge Meets Mature Demand

China's first brand to deeply integrate AI+IoT+Web3 into the tea house business, with a complete single-store model already validated in Hangzhou.

7 Mature Demand Chains

One-stop supply across seven business formats - tea, coffee, bar, ware, food, art, and mystery-box card games - with the full chain connected from tea leaves and tea ware to smart equipment. Open for business from day one, running all formats from the start.

50+ Devices & Whole-Space Smart50+ Devices, Whole-Space Smart

Six core devices - smart tea machine, automatic coffee machine, automatic beer machine, smart card table, smart vending cabinet, and AI service robot - are self-developed and self-manufactured, with deep AI+IoT+Web3 integration.

Less Labor & Higher MarginLess Labor, Higher Margin

Labor costs cut by an average of 45%, with a net profit margin of up to 72% - validated by operating data from China's first flagship store, delivering an attractive return on investment.

Smart Device Matrix

In-House R&D, Manufacturing and Global SalesIn-House R&D, Manufacturing and Global Sales

Covering the four pillars of R&D center, smart manufacturing, quality testing, and global sales, with an annual capacity of 5,000 units and exports to 30+ countries.

Smart Tea Machine

Precise 80-100°C temperature control suited to the six tea categories; a multi-basket design brews 6 teas simultaneously; serves 3 cups per minute at peak hours; standardized results with a scan-and-brew system.

Automatic Coffee MachineAutomatic Coffee

8 classic drinks in a lightning-fast 90 seconds, freshly ground and professionally extracted, with silky steamed milk; a combined tea-and-coffee model covers more traffic periods of the day.

Automatic Beer MachineAutomatic Draft Beer

6 craft beers kept fresh at constant temperature, professionally chilled at 2-4°C, with precise 200-500ml self-serve dispensing - enjoy all day without waste.

Smart Card TableSmart Card Table

20-second automatic shuffling and dealing that prevents cheating; real-time AI scoring; in-store, regional, and national leaderboards; competition mode supports 2-4 players.

Smart Vending CabinetSmart Vending

Visual recognition of 60+ SKUs with open-and-take auto checkout; real-time inventory monitoring with stock-out alerts; available 24/7 without staff.

AI Service RobotAI Service Robot

LiDAR plus visual recognition for autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance; multilingual voice interaction; face-recognition member service; 40kg delivery capacity and nightly patrol.

Versatile Space Scenarios

One Store, Many Scenes, All-Day OperationOne Store, Many Scenes, All-Day Operation

A single store can host full-scenario experiences for 80+ customers, from business work to late-night drinks, generating revenue around the clock.

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Business & Work

Soundproof private work pods, smart meeting rooms with video conferencing, business packages of coffee, tea, and light bites, and flexible hourly rental.

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Leisure & Social

A temperature- and humidity-controlled cigar zone with professional service, a whisky bar with tasting courses for a hundred labels, sommelier-served wine cellar, and private rooms for 6-10 guests.

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Entertainment & Esports

Smart card tables with scoring and leaderboards, high-spec esports zones with streaming equipment, 5.1-channel 4K private cinema, and big-screen match viewing.

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Lifestyle Aesthetics

Kung Fu tea and tea ceremony courses, Japanese and Western flower arrangement classes, exhibitions of young artists' works, and DIY pottery workshops.

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Social Events

Weekly themed matchmaking with card-game icebreakers, holiday-themed parties, car club and book club meetups, and corporate team-building card tournaments.

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24h Unattended

Face-scan entry with automatic room opening, night-mode automated lighting and security monitoring, AI customer service plus emergency call, open from 6 AM to 2 AM.

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Six Themed Design Styles

There's a Style for Every City

From office towers in first- and second-tier cities to community storefronts, six styles suit business, leisure, entertainment, aesthetics, and more.

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Neo-Chinese

Classic elegance where Eastern aesthetics meet smart experiences, ideal for business and tasting scenarios

Neo-Chinese
02

Industrial

Rugged and stylish with brick walls, metal, and raw wood, perfect for trendy young shopping districts

Industrial
03

Natural

Fresh and comfortable with plants and wood creating a relaxed feel, recommended for community stores and resort venues

Natural
04

Tech

Futuristic with light installations and whole-space smart features, generating buzz and check-ins

Tech
05

Light Luxury

Premium quality with metal and leather textures, suited to high-end clubs and business entertaining

Light Luxury
06

Nordic

Minimalist and cozy with light wood tones, bright and airy, friendly to female customers and coffee scenarios

Nordic
Dual-Core Benchmark

Flagship Operating Data, A Validated ModelFlagship Operating Data, A Validated Model

Real operating data from China's first 750 sq.m flagship store: run by 1 person, monthly net profit of ¥121K, net profit margin of 59%, and payback in as little as 8 months.

¥2010K
Annual Rent
1Person
To Operate
¥12.110K
Monthly Net Profit
59%
Net Profit Margin
8Months
Fastest Payback

Hangzhou HQ · 2,920 sq.m

Combining product R&D, smart manufacturing, scenario demonstration, and brand experience: 1F tea lounge with self-serve tea machines, 2F coffee lounge with self-serve coffee machines, 3F bar lounge with self-serve beer machines, 4F club with self-serve vending cabinets - the first stop for franchisee visits and training.

Hangzhou Flagship · 750 sq.m43F, East Bay HQ Building, Qiantang District

A 24-hour unattended benchmark: smart tea machine, automatic coffee machine, automatic beer machine, and smart card table fully operational, with estimated monthly revenue of ¥204K, monthly expenses of ¥82.7K, and monthly net profit of ¥121K.

Trillion-Dollar Market Opportunity

Upgrading 100,000+ Tea Houses, A New CategoryUpgrading 100,000+ Tea Houses, A New Category

China's tea house market generates annual consumption of RMB 100 billion, and 100,000+ traditional tea houses nationwide are waiting for smart upgrades - Mulan Ci is seizing the lead with a mature, validated store model.

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100,000+ Tea Houses to Upgrade

Three pain points of traditional tea houses: labor costs over 40% of revenue, limited opening hours, and low digitalization

100,000+ Tea Houses
02

¥100B Annual Consumption

Tea drink consumption upgrading combined with the AI technology dividend - entering the hundred-billion track with a high-margin model

¥100B Market
03

Pioneering New Category

AI+IoT+Web3 reinventing a traditional business, with a complete and replicable validated store model and a significant first-mover advantage

First-Mover
Smart Payments & Membership

Global Payments, Face-Scan Membership, Smart Spending

Domestically supports Alipay and WeChat scan/face/no-password/quick payments; the international version offers compliant digital currency payment channels for each country, with cross-border ease in 30+ countries.

Smart Payments at HomeAlipay & WeChat

Full coverage of scan/face/no-password/quick payment, safe and reliable with second-level settlement. Member perks: face-scan fast check-in, seamless smart-device spending, points redemption for tea, coffee and bar packages, and points from competition games.

International Crypto PaymentsCrypto Payments

Payment channels comply with each country's currency and digital currency policies; equipment has been exported to 30+ countries including North America, Northern Europe, Dubai, Southeast Asia, and Australia - cross-border with total ease.

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FAQ

Everything You Want to KnowEverything You Want to Know

What is a Smart Tea House? What are its core differences from a traditional tea house?

A Smart Tea House is a 24-hour unattended space of a new business format driven by AI+IoT+Web3 technologies, integrating seven business formats: smart tea lounge, coffee lounge, bar lounge, card game lounge, art exhibition, retail, and mystery boxes. Unlike a traditional tea house: unattended operation allows 24-hour service, 50+ smart devices serve automatically, AI robot butlers provide service, face-scan entry enables smart payment, and labor costs can be cut by up to 90%.

How much does it cost to invest in a Smart Tea House? How long until payback?

Validated by China's first flagship store (750 sq.m): annual rent of about RMB 200,000, operated by just 1 person, monthly net profit of about RMB 121,000, net profit margin of 59%, and payback in as little as 8 months. Labor costs are cut by an average of 45%, and the net profit margin can reach 72%. The exact investment varies by city, size, design style, and equipment configuration; feel free to contact us for a tailored proposal.

What do the 50+ smart devices include? What are the core technology advantages?

The 50+ device matrix: smart tea machine, automatic coffee machine, automatic beer machine, smart card table, smart vending cabinet, AI service robot, plus cigar cabinets, whisky cabinets, wine cabinets, private cinema systems, esports PCs, 5.1-channel 4K projectors, smart tea ceremony tables, flower arrangement workstations, and DIY workshop equipment. Core technologies: AI algorithms + IoT connectivity + Web3 blockchain + whole-space smart + robot collaboration + visual recognition.

How does the Smart Tea House achieve 24-hour unattended operation? How is security ensured?

Through six systems: face-scan entry + member recognition, AI smart customer service + emergency call, smart security monitoring + night-mode automated lighting, real-time IoT device monitoring + automatic alerts, scheduled patrols by smart cleaning robots, and cloud-based backend operations + remote human intervention. Members can enter and exit freely 24/7, with backend staff on duty during off-peak hours.

Which regions does the equipment export to? Is crypto settlement supported?

International smart equipment has been exported to 30+ countries including North America (US/Canada), Northern Europe (Sweden/Norway/Denmark/Finland), Dubai in the UAE, Southeast Asia (Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Vietnam), and Australia (Australia/New Zealand). The international version supports cryptocurrency payments (BTC/ETH/USDT) for cross-border, worry-free global deployment.