Custom packaging for coffee and tea

TL;DR Coffee and tea use printed kraft cartons, tuck-end boxes, and tube boxes, usually around a foil bag or sachets. Runs are 1,000 to 5,000 units at about $0.30 to $1.20 a carton. Kraft with a single foil hit is the signature specialty-coffee look.

Specialty coffee has a recognisable look: kraft board, a clean grid of origin details, and one metallic accent. The carton usually holds a foil bag that does the freshness work, so the box is about brand and shelf presence. Tea is similar but leans more on tube boxes and gift sets.

Best packaging options for coffee and tea

ConstructionWhy it fits
Tuck-end kraft cartonHolds a bag or sachets, prints well, folds flat
Tube boxPremium single-origin and gift packs
Rigid gift boxTea and coffee gift sets, multipacks

Materials, MOQ and lead time

MaterialKraft or coated 300 to 350gsm card, optional inner foil bag sourced separately
FinishesKraft uncoated, foil stamping, spot UV, matte lamination
Typical MOQ1,000 to 5,000 units
Lead time12 to 22 days after sign-off

Cost ranges above are from our real factory pricing. The exact quote depends on size, finishes and quantity.

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Key takeaways

Frequently asked questions

What packaging does specialty coffee use?

Printed kraft cartons or tube boxes around a foil bag, with rigid boxes for gift sets. The bag keeps coffee fresh, the carton carries the brand.

How much do custom coffee boxes cost?

About $0.30 to $1.20 per carton at 1,000 to 5,000 pieces, depending on stock and finishes.

Do you supply the foil bags too?

We focus on the printed cartons and boxes; foil bags are usually sourced separately, and we size the carton to fit your bag.

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