Suitable tea packaging protects the contents against factors such as moisture, oxygen, light and surrounding odours. The barrier you need depends on the type of tea, its ingredients, the desired shelf life and storage conditions. A zipper is useful when the packaging will be opened and closed several times.

Do not look at weight alone. The volume of the tea is just as important. Coarse loose-leaf tea and light herbal blends often require more space than fine tea or powder. Request free samples and fill them with your own tea. This allows you to check whether enough space remains to close and heat-seal the pouch properly.

That depends on the product and the desired presentation. A window allows customers to see the colour and structure of the tea. If your tea needs more protection from light, an opaque pouch may be a better choice. View our stand-up pouches with a window and base your choice on both the product requirements and the desired appearance.

Yes, we recommend heat-sealing the pouch above the zipper. A seal helps protect the tea during storage and transport and shows that the packaging has not yet been opened. After opening, the customer can use the zipper to reseal the pouch. View our heat sealers.

Yes, you can have tea pouches custom-made and printed. You can choose the size, material, pouch type, design and finish. Custom-made pouches are available from 5,000 pieces per size. For smaller quantities, you can personalise unprinted stock pouches with a label, stamp or card.

Yes, you can request free samples. Fill the pouch with your own tea and assess the size, presentation and ease of use. This helps prevent choosing packaging that is too large or too small in practice.