# tea-leaf-cost is your tea expense manager. AI Agent Connect

> tea-leaf-cost handles the math for your tea business. It calculates single serving costs, manages bulk production pricing, and tracks the total value of your inventory tiers. Instead of manual spreadsheets, your AI client can now run cost comparisons and inventory audits through this MCP.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AxLnlfycrpfHHx1JdVLQHYknh29Z4oX7C2cKij1x/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** tea, cost-calculation, inventory-management, beverage, retail

## Description

Managing tea margins shouldn't involve constant manual calculations. This MCP gives your AI client the ability to handle the financial side of tea production and retail. You can quickly figure out what a single cup costs you to make or run the numbers on a massive production batch to see how it affects your bottom line. If you need to know how much capital is sitting on your shelves, the tool can pull the total value of your inventory based on specific quality tiers. It also makes choosing between different suppliers easy by comparing the cost-effectiveness of different tea options. Whether you are running a small cafe or managing large-scale tea inventory, this MCP turns your agent into a specialized beverage finance assistant.

## Tools

### get_single_serving_cost
This tool calculates the exact cost of a single serving of tea based on your specific ingredients.

### calculate_bulk_batch_cost
Use this to find the total cost for large production runs of tea.

### compare_tea_affordability
This tool compares two different tea options to see which one is more cost-effective.

### get_inventory_value_by_tier
This tool retrieves the total monetary value of your tea stock for a specific quality tier.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How much does it cost to make a serving using 5 grams of tea at $0.50 per gram?
```

**Response:** 
```
The cost for a 5-gram serving is $2.50.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the cost of a batch of 1000 grams of tea at $0.20 per gram for 50 servings?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total batch cost is $200.00, which results in $4.00 per serving.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Which is cheaper for a 4g serving: Tea A at $0.60/g or Tea B at $0.50/g?
```

**Response:** 
```
Tea B is the cheaper option, with a price difference of $0.40 per serving.
```

## Capabilities

### Single Serving Math
Your agent calculates the price of one cup based on weight and unit cost.

### Bulk Production Pricing
The AI determines the total cost for large batches and per-serving breakdowns.

### Inventory Valuation
Your client assesses the total value of stock held within specific quality tiers.

### Supplier Comparison
The tool compares two tea types to identify the most affordable option.

## Use Cases

### Menu Pricing
Calculate exactly how much to charge for a cup of tea to maintain your desired margins.

### Bulk Ordering
Determine the total cost of a large tea shipment before you place the order.

### Stock Audits
Check the total value of your premium tea tier versus your standard tier.

### Cost Comparison
Decide between two different tea brands by comparing their cost per gram.

## Benefits

- Replaces manual spreadsheets with direct AI queries.
- Provides instant per-serving breakdowns for bulk orders.
- Tracks inventory value by quality tier automatically.
- Simplifies the decision between different tea suppliers.

## How It Works

Connecting this MCP to your AI client gives you immediate access to tea finance tools.

1. Connect the tea-leaf-cost MCP to your AI client via Vinkius.
2. Ask your agent a question about tea costs or inventory.
3. The agent uses the specific tool to perform the calculation.
4. You receive the precise cost or value data in your chat interface.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I use this MCP with Claude?**
You connect to the Vinkius catalog and then add the tea-leaf-cost MCP to your Claude desktop app. Once connected, you can just ask Claude to do the math for you.

**Can I calculate costs for different tea weights?**
Yes. You can specify any gram amount for a single serving or a bulk batch when asking your agent to run the calculation.

**Does this tool help with inventory management?**
Yes. It includes a tool to get the total value of your tea inventory based on specific quality tiers.

**Can I compare two different tea brands?**
Yes. You can use the comparison tool to see which tea option is more cost-effective for your specific serving size.

**Do I need to host this myself?**
No. Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages everything. You just connect and start using the tools.

**How do I calculate the cost of one cup of tea?**
Use the `get_single_serving_cost` tool by providing the grams used and the price per gram.

**Can I compare different tea brands?**
Yes, use `compare_tea_affordability` to determine which tea option is cheaper for a specific serving size.

**How can I check my total stock value?**
You can use `get_inventory_value_by_tier` to see the total weight and monetary value of tea in specific quality tiers.