Mission
To connect with people, through an experience unlike any other.
Vision
To create the most loved Bubble Tea brand in South Africa, making Ben’s synonymous with Bubble Tea, while bringing the Ben’s experience to as many people as possible.
Value's
Crafting the highest quality Bubble Tea,
Creating a passionate experience, and
Cultivating strong community values.

Ben Stein
Founder & Managing Director
Started in March 2021
Go to order: White Lotus

Ross Buffa Pace
General Manager
Started January 2023
Go to order: Tareo

Clarice de Jonge
Marketing Lead
Started in January 2025
Go to order: Chocolate Milk Tea with Cream Mousse and an extra scoop of Brown Sugar Boba

Megan Amy Lenders
Operations Coordinator
Started in July 2025
Go to order: Strawberry Fizz with Litchi Boba
Using Our Voice for Women
As a proudly South African brand, we have chosen to actively support the women’s rights movement in South Africa and to use our platform to advocate for equality and safety. Our team is more than 80% female-driven, and we serve a largely female audience. This issue is not distant from us, it affects the women within our own business, our customers, our friends, and our families.
In November 2025, the women at our Head Office approached Ben with a heartfelt request: that we take a stand and actively support the Women For Change G20 Shutdown initiative and witnessed first-hand the powerful impact it had to see a business publicly stand behind such an important cause. We recognised that we had the opportunity to use our voice to advocate for women’s rights and to help our community feel heard, supported, and seen.
We welcome organisations to reach out to us at clarice@bensbubbletea.co.za to discuss partnership opportunities and identify where we can make the most meaningful and measurable impact.
Created with the Earth in Mind
Our Sustainable Kiosk Design
Our kiosk model is built with flexibility and environmental impact in mind. Unlike a traditional store, our compact setup is low-energy and significantly reduces resource consumption. Designed to be fully movable, the entire kiosk can be relocated without the need for demolition or material waste which makes it both practical and planet friendly. Take the next step toward owning a sustainable, high-impact business. Learn more on our Franchising page.
Sip Sustainably with Ben’s Cup & Boba Straw
At Ben’s, we believe that doing good for the planet should be as effortless as enjoying your favourite Bubble Tea. That’s why we’ve designed every sip with sustainability in mind. Our Ben’s Cup is fully recyclable to reduce single-use waste without compromising quality or design.
And what’s Bubble Tea without a proper straw? The Ben’s Boba Straw is 100% biodegradable and wide enough to handle those delicious boba’s. It breaks down naturally over time, not in your drink, but where it matters most: the environment.
