- Precision-scored cartons for single-row 16- to 25-count and twin-row 40- to 100-count tea bag packs.
- Minimum order of 1,000 boxes produced in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 business day rush available.
- Reclosable front tab-lock flip lids, perforated breakroom pull slots, and twin-lane center divider cards.
- Includes free custom dielines, digital proofs, 3D mockups before payment, and free delivery across all 50 US states.
Custom Tea Bag Boxes
Custom tea bag boxes engineered for 16-, 20-, 25-, 40-, and 100-count string-and-tag tea envelopes, crimped foil sachets, and tagless filter bags. Runs start at 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day production (rush in 4 to 5), free design help, no die or plate charges, and free shipping to all 50 states. Food-safe board and low-migration inks are available on request.
What are custom tea bag boxes?
Custom tea bag boxes are folding paperboard cartons, flip-top chests, and countertop dispensers sized specifically around the flat dimensions and stack thickness of string-and-tag tea envelopes or naked filter bags. Unlike loose-leaf canisters or tall pouch cartons, a tea bag box is engineered as a horizontal or vertical filing drawer so customers can pull out one tea bag each morning without spilling the rest of the row. For 16-, 20-, and 25-count retail packs, a hinged flip-top lid with a front locking tab clicks shut between uses, while 40-, 80-, and 100-count family packs use an internal center partition to keep two parallel rows of tea bags standing neatly side by side. At CubitPack, custom tea bag boxes start at 1,000 units and ship in 10 to 14 business days, or 4 to 5 business days with rush service, including free design help, zero die or plate charges, and free 50-state shipping.
Tea bag boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft board, recycled board, corrugated
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, inside lid steep charts, white ink
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Flip-top tab locks, pull-slot perforations, row dividers
- Shipping
- Free across all 50 US states
- Food contact
- Food-safe board & low-odor inks on request
Which tea bag box style fits 20-count envelopes, 40-count twin rows, and breakroom caddies?
| Box style | Tea bag count & format | Lid & reclosure | Internal row support | Packing workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flip-top tab-lock box | 16, 18, 20, or 25 wrapped tea envelopes (single row) | Hinged top lid with front tongue that slots into face | Single horizontal lane holds envelopes upright | End-load or top-load on co-packing lines |
| Twin-row divided box | 40, 50, 80, or 100 wrapped or tagless tea bags | Reclosable flip lid or tear-strip seal end | Center paperboard partition separates two rows | Load two parallel stacks, glue or tuck lid |
| Counter dispenser tower | 25 to 50 individually sealed foil/paper envelopes | Perforated bottom pull-out tray opening | Vertical gravity chute feeds one envelope at a time | Top-fill flat stack, seal top flaps |
| Straight tuck end | 16 or 20 boutique herbal sachets or foil pouches | Clean top and bottom tuck flaps with friction lock | Compact vertical or horizontal footprint | Fast manual or automatic cartoning |
| Counter display caddy | 48 to 72 envelopes across 4 or 6 flavor slots | Fold-back header lid converts into breakroom sign | Slotted grid keeps 6 flavors sorted on counters | Load flavor rows, fold lid flat for shipping |
| Tray and sleeve flight | 12 to 24 assorted herbal & wellness tea envelopes | Sliding outer sleeve over partitioned base tray | 3 or 4 flat pockets showcase front envelope art | Place envelopes face-up in tray, slide sleeve on |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom tea bag box do I need for 16-, 20-, 40-, and 100-count packs?
Every tea bag carton is cut to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H in inches). Standard crimped paper or foil tea envelopes measure roughly 2.5 × 3.0 inches (or 2.625 × 3.125 inches), and each filled envelope is about 0.22 to 0.25 inch thick. Whether you are comparing tea bag dispenser boxes, 20 count tea bag box, tea bag organizer and sampler boxes, custom boxes for tea bags or tea bag boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 4.25 × 2.75 × 3.125 in | 16 individually wrapped string-and-tag tea bag envelopes (single row) | Flip-top tab-lock or straight tuck end |
| 5.25 × 2.75 × 3.125 in | 20 individually wrapped 2.5 × 3.0 in tea bag envelopes (standard grocery size) | Seal end with tear strip and reclosable tab |
| 3.125 × 2.875 × 6.75 in | 25 to 30 wrapped tea envelopes stacked flat for self-serve dispensing | Vertical gravity dispenser box |
| 5.5 × 5.25 × 3.125 in | 40 wrapped tea envelopes in two parallel 20-bag rows with center divider | Twin-row flip-top carton with partition |
| 8.25 × 5.75 × 3.5 in | 60 wrapped tea bags (6 flavors × 10 envelopes) for hotel & office breakrooms | 6-compartment counter display caddy |
| 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.25 in | 80 to 100 tagless or wrapped tea bags in twin or quad divided lanes | Club-size reclosable family tea carton |
Suggested inside size: 4.25 × 2.75 × 3.125 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose tea bag boxes?
- Measure 10 stacked envelopesStack 10 filled tea bags under light finger pressure and multiply accordingly so your 20-count row is neither loose nor bowed.
- Distinguish wrapped vs naked bagsIndividually sealed foil envelopes provide their own barrier; unwrapped filter bags need an inner wax/foil liner or food-safe board.
- Add a center divider at 40+ bagsWhenever a carton holds two side-by-side rows of tea bags, insert a center divider strip so rows stay straight.
- Pick your reclosure mechanismChoose a front tab-lock flip lid for home pantries or a bottom perforated pull slot for hotel and office counters.
- Keep one dieline across all flavorsStandardize Peppermint, Chamomile, Earl Gray, and Chai on the exact same 20-count carton dimensions to gang-run print.
- Use inside lid space for steep timesPrint water temperature, steeping minutes, and herbal wellness notes inside the flip lid where drinkers look every morning.
What are tea bag boxes made of?
Which finishes can tea bag boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Tea bag boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Bleached white paperboard (SBS), unbleached brown kraft, recycled board, E-flute corrugated |
| Board thickness | Sized for 16-count cartons up to 100-count club packs |
| Food-contact & low-odor options | Food-safe board and low-migration inks on request via certified partner facilities |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot matching, inside-lid steep guides, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination & finishes | Matte, gloss, soft-touch; gold/silver/copper foil stamping, embossing, spot UV |
| Structural features | Reclosable flip-top tab locks, tear-strip zippers, bottom dispenser slots, center row dividers |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes; delivered within ±5% of ordered quantity |
| Proofing | Free digital dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid sample credited |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush quoted |
| Shipping | Free across all 50 US states; shipped flat to co-packers or your warehouse |
Ready to quote your tea bag boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →How do tea brands, co-packers, and hospitality suppliers use them?
A retail or hospitality tea bag box has to run smoothly on high-speed envelope cartoning equipment, stack square on grocery shelves, and open cleanly on a sleepy morning without tearing crooked. Tell us your exact envelope width, height, and bag count per box, and we will build the custom dieline to match.
Tea bag boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom tea bag box mistakes?
Bowed grocery cartons, jammed breakroom dispensers, and collapsed 40-count rows trace back to five avoidable dieline errors. Check these before approving your proof. When specifying branded tea bag boxes, wholesale tea bag boxes, bulk custom tea bag boxes, personalized tea bag boxes and custom size tea bag boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Calculating carton length from a single flat empty wrapper instead of a filled 20-envelope stack, causing the end flaps to bulge outward on the shelf.
- Packing 40 or 80 tea bags into a wide carton without a center paperboard divider, letting both rows slide into a tangled pile.
- Making the bottom retaining lip on a vertical gravity dispenser shorter than 3/4 inch, which lets wrapped envelopes spill out onto the counter.
- Packing unwrapped, strong-scented peppermint or chai filter bags into standard paperboard without an inner aroma barrier wrap or food-safe liner.
- Designing slightly different box sizes for each herbal blend instead of standardizing on one shared 20-count dieline for multi-SKU gang printing.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock tea bag boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Envelope row fit | Generic boxes where 20 tea envelopes rattle sideways or bow the front wall | Scored to the exact width, height, and stack depth of your tea envelopes |
| Pantry reclosure | Standard tuck flaps that spring open once the outer plastic wrap comes off | Hinged flip-top lid with a front tab-lock slot that clicks shut all month |
| 40- & 80-count stability | Undivided wide boxes where twin rows of tea bags spill into a jumble | Built-in center paperboard partition that keeps both rows standing upright |
| Minimum order | Unprinted plain white cartons | From 1,000 custom printed boxes |
| Co-packer dieline support | None | Free custom dieline matched to your tea bagger or co-packer specs |
Get custom tea bag boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are tea bag boxes safe and sustainable?
Food-safe board & low-migration inks on request
When naked tagless filter bags or paper-wrapped envelopes sit inside the carton without a foil barrier overwrap, we produce your boxes in a certified partner facility with food-safe materials and low-odor inks on request.Essential-oil & herbal aroma protection
Peppermint, ginger, chai spice, and bergamot Earl Gray carry volatile essential oils. We size cartons to pair cleanly with crimped foil-laminated tea envelopes or inner wax/poly overwraps.FDA Nutrition & Supplement Facts layout
Camellia sinensis teas use FDA Nutrition Facts panels while 100% herbal tisanes often use Supplement Facts panels. Our dielines reserve crisp, high-contrast side or back panels for mandatory regulatory text and UPC barcodes.How do I order custom tea bag boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat drives the price of custom tea bag boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Bag count & carton size
A single-row 20-count box uses roughly half the board of a twin-row 40-count cartonMulti-flavor gang runs
Running 5 or 8 herbal tea flavors on one identical 20-count dieline unlocks higher volume tiersInternal partitions
Center dividers for 40-count boxes or 6-slot breakroom caddies add a second die-cut pieceFoil & specialty finishes
Metallic foil stamping, embossing, and soft-touch lamination add a finishing passKeep the exact same 5.25 × 2.75 × 3.125 inch carton dieline across your entire 20-count tea lineup so we can print Chamomile, Peppermint, English Breakfast, and Green Tea together in one combined production run. First orders get 10% off, and we beat written US competitor quotes. Buyers ordering 16-, 20- tea bag boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkTea bag boxes questions
What size box fits 20 individually wrapped tea bag envelopes?
A standard heat-sealed paper or foil tea bag envelope measures 2.5 × 3.0 inches (or 2.625 × 3.125 inches) and pillows to about 0.25 inch thick around the tea leaves. Twenty envelopes in a single horizontal row fit cleanly inside a 5.25 × 2.75 × 3.125 inch flip-top carton.
How do you size a 40-count or 80-count double-row tea bag box?
Instead of making a 40-count box 10.5 inches long, we arrange the tea bags in two parallel 20-bag rows separated by a paperboard center divider. A 40-count twin-row carton for wrapped envelopes typically measures 5.5 × 5.25 × 3.125 inches inside.
How does a reclosable flip-top tab lock work on a grocery tea bag box?
On a supermarket flip-top tea bag carton, the top lid is glued shut at the co-packer for tamper evidence. The shopper pulls a perforated tear strip around the front and side walls to hinge the lid open, revealing a small front paperboard tongue that tucks into a die-cut slot to reclose the box.
What is the difference between boxes for wrapped envelopes and naked filter bags?
Individually heat-sealed foil or poly-paper envelopes already contain the tea's aroma and moisture, so they go directly into an 18 pt printed paperboard carton. Unwrapped tagless or string-and-tag filter bags require either an inner wax/foil pouch or food-safe board on request plus a tight outer overwrap.
How do vertical tea bag dispenser towers keep envelopes from jamming?
A vertical gravity dispenser box stacks 25 to 30 flat tea envelopes horizontally with 1/8 inch of side-to-side clearance so envelopes drop smoothly as each bottom packet is pulled. A 3/4 inch bottom retaining lip prevents the stack from spilling onto the counter.
Can I combine 6 or 8 tea flavors in one production order?
Yes. As long as your Earl Gray, Chamomile, Hibiscus, and Matcha Green tea bag boxes share the exact same inside dimensions and dieline, we can gang-run multiple SKU artworks in one order so you get volume pricing across your whole line.
Can you match the dieline to our tea co-packer's cartoning machine?
Yes. Send us your co-packer's mechanical drawing or tell us whether they run horizontal end-load, top-load flip-top, or hand-pack cartons. Our design team will match the glue flap width, dust flap angles, and perforation tie lengths with no die charge.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom tea bag boxes?
The minimum order is 1,000 boxes. You can request quotes for up to three quantities at once (such as 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 boxes) to compare unit price breaks, and case-by-case trial runs are available for new herbal blend launches.
How long does production take for custom printed tea bag cartons?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your digital dieline proof and complete payment. If you have a grocery reset, hospitality contract, or trade show deadline, 4 to 5 business day rush service is available with free 50-state shipping.
Can I test my tea bag envelopes inside a sample carton before printing?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited toward your order) or request a paid physical sample to test your 20- or 40-count envelope stack.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Tea bag boxes terms, explained
- String-and-tag envelope
- A single filter tea bag with cotton string and paper tag sealed inside a flat 2.5 × 3.0 inch outer wrapper
- Flip-top tab lock
- A hinged carton lid with a front tongue that clicks into a die-cut slot after the tamper strip is torn off
- Twin-row partition
- A center paperboard divider strip that separates two parallel rows of 20 tea bags in a 40-count box
- Tagless filter bag
- A round, square, or double-chamber porous paper tea bag packed without a string, tag, or outer envelope
- Perforation tie & cut
- The ratio of cut slits to uncut paper bridges along a tear strip or breakroom dispenser opening
- Counter display caddy
- A compartmented multi-flavor box whose lid folds back into an upright sign for cafés and offices
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Get your tea bag boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack minimum, production window, material option, and service rule on this page comes from our confirmed project facts and was verified by a packaging specialist. Typical 16-, 20-, 25-, 40-, and 100-count tea bag carton and dispenser dimensions are starting benchmarks confirmed against your filled tea envelopes on a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack minimums (1,000 boxes), turnaround (10–14 business days, rush 4–5), food-safe materials on request, free design help, no die/plate fees, free 50-state shipping
- FDA 21 CFR 101 net weight, count declaration, and Nutrition/Supplement Facts panel rules for tea bag cartons
- ISTA drop, vibration, and compression test procedures for bottled and canned beverage carriers
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.