Coffee & Tea Packaging
Custom cartons, boxes and sleeves for coffee bags, tea tins, pods and subscription kits. Premium finishes and tight closures protect aroma and shelf appeal.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Cartons, sleeves and boxes for coffee and tea
- Board grade
- 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
- Thickness
- 0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
- CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
- Finishes
- Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
- MOQ
- 500 units (sample: 1)
- Lead time
- 8 – 12 business days + shipping
Packaging that protects aroma and premium feel
Aroma protection
Tight closures and barrier-friendly structures keep coffee fresh.
Premium print
Matte, soft-touch and foil finishes match specialty branding.
Subscription ready
Cartons sized for mailer and DTC fulfillment.
Sustainable options
Recycled kraft and uncoated boards for eco-focused roasters.
What coffee and tea packaging do we offer?
- Tuck-end cartons — for bagged coffee and loose tea.
- Lid-off gift boxes — premium presentation for tea sets.
- Mailer shipper — protects subscription kits in transit.
- Premium finishes — matte, soft-touch, foil and emboss.
Specifications
| Structure | Recommended structures and materials |
|---|---|
| Board grade | 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB |
| Material | SBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed |
| Finishes | Gloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window |
| MOQ | 500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+ |
| Turnaround | 8–12 business days after approval · rush available |
| Free with quote | Custom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup |
Folding carton thickness
Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).
Frequently asked questions
What is best for coffee bags? +
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Do you make subscription shippers? +
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Our Ordering Process
Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.
Send inquiry
Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.
Proof & sample
We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.
Production
Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.
Delivery
Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.
What coffee and tea brands say
Specialty roasters and tea brands use our cartons and gift boxes to protect aroma and communicate quality on the shelf.
“Our folding cartons print beautifully — the SBS surface makes CMYK pop and the foil came out crisp. Dieline was free and the proof was right first time.”
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
Tuck and sleeve structures that keep beans fresh
Coffee loses aroma through loose closures, so we engineer tight-lock tuck cartons and barrier-friendly sleeve boxes that limit air exchange after each opening. The board is paired with a clay-coated or metallized liner option for an extra oxygen and moisture barrier. Send us your bag dimensions and we will spec a carton that fits like a sleeve.
See options → Specialty coatings that read ‘specialty’ on the shelf
Soft-touch matte, satin and foil-stamped accents turn a simple carton into a shelf signal for premium single-origin or small-batch tea. We run color-matched CMYK and Pantone across the full face, including the inside flap for the unboxing moment. Order finish samples to see how matte versus soft-touch changes perceived value.
Start customizing →Mailer-friendly sizes for monthly clubs
Our cartons are sized to common USPS and courier parcel dims so coffee-of-the-month and tea subscription brands avoid surprise freight charges. We can add tear strips for easy opening and nested inserts for sample packs or brewing cards. Request a quote with your subscription quantity and shipping profile.
See options → Customers also bought
Complete the unboxing — most orders ship together with these add-ons.
Custom Tissue Paper
Branded inner wrap that turns delivery into an unboxing moment.
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Stickers & Labels
Seal the carton, brand the closure or add a thank-you touch.
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Rigid Drawer Boxes
Step up to a premium rigid box for hero SKUs.
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Corrugated Mailers
Ship the carton safely inside a custom mailer.
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