I bought a caravan for £200 & turned it into a boujee matcha cafe – I can now make £5K easy at a local weekend festival
A WOMAN has revealed how she transformed a £200 caravan into a boujee matcha cafe, perfect for taking to summer festivals.
Savvy entrepreneur Thea revealed that she managed to
snap
up the caravan for such a bargain price on Facebook Marketplace.
2
When Thea first purchased the caravan, it was abandoned and rotting
Credit: TikTok/matchamaker48
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She transformed it into her dream matcha cafe
Credit: TikTok/matchamaker48
With the help of her boyfriend, she then transformed it into a
pink
and green paradise cafe.
When she first bought the caravan, it had been left abandoned for a long time, so some of the floor was rotten and needed replacing.
"With not a lot of money to throw at it, we had to literally do everything ourselves and be super clever," Thea revealed in a TikTok video.
Thea explained that she and her boyfriend spent every spare penny they had on the renovation, and said their "date nights", turned into "trips to B&Q."
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They managed to transform the caravan whilst both working full time, and despite having no DIY or cafe experience.
Thea said that their families were not always supportive of her "silly little business idea", so she was so glad to have her boyfriend by her side.
In total, the renovation cost the couple just £500, as they did it up with bargains from TikTok shop.
Thea, from Devon, now takes the caravan around her local area and sells homemade matcha drinks out of it.
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She also plans to take the van to weekend festivals across the summer.
According to
I bought a 24-year-old caravan off a traveller to stay in with my kids - everyone warned me not to, but it's immaculate
Encouraging others to follow their business dreams, she said: "If you need a sign to start that business idea you've been wanting to do for a while, this is it."
Thea's (
TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts on the impressive renovation.
One person said: "Love the design!
What are the benefits of matcha?
Rich in antioxidants:
Packed with catechins that help stabilise harmful free radicals and prevent cell damage.
Boosts brain function:
Enhances memory, alertness, and concentration due to the combination of L-theanine and caffeine. L-theanine also promotes relaxation and reduces caffeine-related jitters.
Promotes heart health:
May lower the risk of cardiovascular issues and protect against heart disease.
Supports bone health:
Strengthens bones and reduces the risk of fractures due to high levels of plant compounds.
Aids weight management:
Slightly increases metabolism and enhances fat burning through thermogenesis, supporting weight loss efforts.
Improves gut health:
Contributes to a healthier digestive system.
Provides sustained energy:
Offers steady energy release without spikes and crashes, unlike coffee.
"I did this with a horse trailer in lockdown."
A second person said: "Bravo… I'm inspired.
"My fella won't even help me put a shelf up."
A third person said: "This is genuinely my dream!"
A fourth added: "This is heaven."
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