Industry · Tea brands

Tea packaging for loose leaf, tea bag ranges and gift collections.

From loose leaf blends to sampler sets, tea packaging has to keep leaves fresh and look beautiful on the shelf. We supply tins, stand-up pouches, custom printed pouches, paper bags, gift boxes and labels for tea brands, blenders and tea rooms.

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Tea Packaging
6,000+products in our range
700+box sizes
1–3 daysdispatch on stock items
From 25units for digital printed boxes

Why it matters

Packaging that keeps the leaves fresh.

Tea is sold on aroma and quality, and the packaging protects both.

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Keeps tea fresh

A good seal or tin lid helps protect leaves from air and moisture.

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Builds a collection

Matching tins or pouches across blends encourage customers to collect the range.

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Sells more gifts

Tea sets and tins make an easy gift for any occasion.

What to look for

What tea packaging must do.

Tea packaging has to protect freshness and carry your brand.

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A good seal

Choose tins and pouches that close securely to protect the leaves.

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Shelf presence

Stand-up pouches and tins display well on a shelf or counter.

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Room for information

Leave space for blend name, ingredients, brewing guide and weight.

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Range consistency

One tin or pouch style with a label per blend keeps the range recognisable.

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Gift options

Sampler sets and tins make tea an easy gift.

The complete solution

Build your tea kit.

Everything for retail, wholesale and gifting.

The essentials

What every order needs.

  • Stand-up pouches or tinsFor every blend.
  • Custom labelsBlend name and brewing guide.
  • Mailer boxesFor online orders.

The upgrades

Low-cost touches that make a big impression.

  • Gift boxes with clear lidsFor sampler sets.
  • Custom printed pouchesA fully branded range.
  • Custom printed cartonsFor tea bag ranges.

Quick decision guide

What packaging should I use?

Match the packaging to how your tea is sold.

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Loose leaf retail

Use stand-up pouches or aluminium tins

Add a custom label for each blend

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Refills

Use paper bags or pouches

Add a simple label

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Tea bags

Use custom printed cartons

Add a label with brewing details

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Sampler & gift sets

Use gift boxes with clear lids

Add shredded kraft paper

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Tea subscriptions

Use mailer boxes

Add a brewing card

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Core range at scale

Use custom printed pouches

Add a pack date label

Comparison

Compare your options.

How the main tea packaging options stack up.

PackagingBest forProtectionBrandingBudget
Aluminium tinsPremium loose leafHighGood$$
Stand-up pouchesEveryday loose leafMediumGood$
Custom printed pouchesA branded rangeMediumExcellent$$$
Custom printed cartonsTea bagsMediumExcellent$$
Gift boxes with clear lidsSampler setsMediumGood$$

Buying guide

Tips from packaging experts.

Practical advice for tea brands.

Use tins and refills together

Sell a tin first, then refill pouches. It encourages repeat purchases.

Add a brewing guide

Water temperature and steeping time on the label help customers enjoy your tea.

Test fill weights

Different blends have different volumes. Test pouch and tin sizes with each blend.

Plan gift sets early

Tea gift sets sell well at Christmas and Mother's Day. Order boxes ahead of time.

Box size calculator

Enter your product size and how you'll pack it. We'll work out the box size you need in millimetres.

Enter your product size to see the internal box size you need.

This is a guide only. We recommend ordering a sample and testing it with your product before buying in bulk.

Sustainability

Better choices for the planet.

Our eco range →

Recyclable cardboard

Our cardboard boxes and cartons can go in kerbside recycling.

Kraft & recycled content

Our cardboard contains 60%+ recycled content.

Recyclable tissue

Our tissue paper is 100% recyclable.

Paper void fill

Swap foam and bubble wrap for honeycomb or kraft paper fill.

Made in Melbourne

Over 90% of our range is made in Melbourne.

Before you order

Your packaging checklist.

Tick these off before your first (or next) order to avoid the most common mistakes.

FAQs

Tea packaging questions.

Can't find your answer? Call 03 8689 9344 or contact us.

What packaging is best for loose leaf tea?
Stand-up pouches and aluminium tins are the most popular, with a custom label for each blend.
Can I get tea pouches printed with my logo?
Yes. We offer custom printed stand-up pouches, and custom printed cartons for tea bag ranges.
What size tin or pouch do I need?
It depends on the blend, as leaf size changes the volume. Test fill your blends with samples first.
Do you have packaging for tea gift sets?
Yes. Gift boxes with clear lids and gift boxes are popular for sampler and gift sets.
What should I use for tea subscriptions?
Mailer boxes are popular for subscriptions because they ship well and give a branded unboxing.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide. Stock orders typically dispatch within 1–3 business days, and we offer Click & Collect from Thomastown, VIC.

Ready to get started?

Packaging as refined as your blends.

Whether you need tins for a new blend or a fully branded range, our Melbourne team is ready to help.

Last updated: October 2026 · Reviewed by the PackQueen packaging team