Tong-Cha
Fatima Nujhat Quaderi
BUET
Bangladesh
Asif Iqbal
BRACU
Bangladesh
Amina Nawar Orthy
SUST
Bangladesh
Project Description
The Modular Minimal Tea Cart is a budget-friendly, lightweight solution designed to help anyone start a tea-selling business with ease. Perfect for urban spaces, it's easy to assemble, dismantle, and transport, making it ideal for mobile vendors. Despite its compact size, it doesn't compromise on functionality, offering everything needed for a seamless tea-selling experience.
The cart includes a dedicated tea-brewing station, milk tea and raw tea including space for mint, ginger and lemon, ample storage for biscuits and bread in front, and an integrated waste management system to keep operations clean and sustainable. A foldable canopy provides shelter from the weather while maintaining an inviting look.
Ergonomically designed, the layout ensures smooth workflow, with shelves and counters placed for easy access. The right hand side stove space is easily accessible. The waste management includes reusing the water flow to clean the cups, and also a strainer over the waste water bucket to collect the used tea leaves to use as fertilisers later. Made from eco-friendly materials, it supports sustainability, especially when paired with a reusable cup system to reduce waste.
Traditional design elements add charm, turning the cart into more than just a vending unit—it becomes a reason where people can gather and connect. This cart offers an affordable, stylish solution for tea vendors. It’s not just a cart—it’s a stage for stories, a place where people pause, share, and connect.
Lightweight yet sturdy, it folds only in 3’x1.5’x6’, a compact lockable unit for easy storage and transport. Setting up is quick and simple, allowing vendors to start serving in minutes!