Tea Boxes are custom-printed paperboard folding cartons made for tea brands, cafes, and specialty blenders who want shelf-ready packaging that protects loose leaf and tea bags alike. We produce them on premium folding-carton stock and print them in full-color CMYK to match your label and brand palette.
A tuck-end carton keeps contents secure and stacks cleanly on retail shelves, while soft-touch lamination signals the quality buyers expect from artisan tea. An optional window cutout lets shoppers see the blend inside before they buy. Whether you sell single-origin loose leaf, sachets, or sampler sets, the box frames your story from shelf to kitchen counter.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Carton style: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck, or auto-bottom
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss, optional PET window
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Loose-leaf and single-origin tea retail
- Tea bag and sachet packaging
- Cafe and tearoom private-label blends
- Sampler sets and seasonal gift boxes
Printing & Finishing
Full-color CMYK covers every panel, and you can layer on finishes that fit a premium tea line. Soft-touch lamination adds a velvety hand-feel, foil and embossing lift your logo, and a PET window cutout shows off the blend without opening the box.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit standard minimum, so small batches and seasonal blends are easy to launch. Every order includes free design help, free US shipping, full-color CMYK printing, and a 7-business-day standard production window with a 5-day rush option. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100+ only for specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order the free sample kit for $19.99 shipping and we credit it to your first order.
Recyclability
The FSC-certified paper option gives you recyclable Tea Boxes that align with eco-minded buyers.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Tea Boxes
Ordering custom tea boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
