Made-to-order packaging
Artisan Tea Tear-Open Retail Box
An artisan food and tea packaging box featuring a freshness-sealed tear zipper strip that converts into a convenient countertop dispenser.
Specify tea or food sachet dimensions, dispenser capacity, perforation requirements, and branding details.
Key Parameters
Engineering parameters for this format.
Typical ranges from our production floor. Your dimensions, board combination and print are confirmed in the quotation.
| Board construction | Fine micro-flute E-flute corrugated board with unbleached natural kraft surface |
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| Flute options | E-flute ≈1.5 mm for crisp folds; F-flute ≈1.0 mm for compact counter displays |
| Dispenser mechanism | Perforated top-and-front tear-away zipper flap converting box into gravity-feed dispenser |
| Liner weights | 175–230 gsm natural kraft liner; combined board 480–620 gsm equivalent |
| Size range | Engineered to pouch layout; typical L 160–320 mm, W 100–220 mm, D 120–260 mm |
| Printing | Offset litho printing with spot Pantone inks or rich dark botanical illustrative inks |
| Surface finishes | Tactile soft-touch matte lamination, spot UV gloss highlights, hot gold foil stamping |
| Base structure | Crash-lock auto-bottom or 1-2-3 snap-lock base for quick manual shelf assembly |
| Typical MOQ | 1,000–2,500 pcs per collection (typical band, confirmed against size and print in the quotation) |
| Sampling | Dispenser opening prototype 3–5 days; full-color production proof 6–8 days (typical band, confirmed against size and print in the quotation) |
| Bulk lead time | 12–16 days following design sign-off (typical band, confirmed against size and print in the quotation) |
| Delivery format | Supplied completely flat with pre-creased tear zones ready for rapid pop-up display |
Print & Finishing Workflow
How your box is printed, finished and checked.
The in-house sequence this format runs through — from prepress to the final inspection before packing.
- 01
Dispenser flap CAD engineering
Tear perforation geometry and retention nicks are calibrated so the flap stays locked in shipment but detaches cleanly in store.
- 02
Offset lithography on kraft board
Opaque under-white and saturated botanical inks are printed on natural kraft liner to yield crisp, organic contrast.
- 03
Protective matte varnish & foil
Scuff-resistant matte coating and delicate metallic foil accents are applied to logo marks and product headers.
- 04
Die-cut scoring & micro-perforation
Custom steel rule dies score sharp 90-degree fold edges and micro-perforate dispenser tear paths without cracking.
- 05
Tear-strip release & retention trial
Test units undergo cycle tests confirming clean perforation separation without fiber tearing outside the designated score.
Customization Capability
Built around your product, not off the shelf.
Every parameter above can be specified. These are the dimensions of customization this format supports best.
Dual transit-to-shelf conversion
Ships as a sealed protective transit carton, then transforms into an attractive retail dispenser on store countertops.
Artisan botanical brand appeal
Warm natural kraft tones paired with vivid illustrated artwork deliver an authentic organic look on retail shelves.
Smooth ergonomic pull tab
Contoured thumb tab provides intuitive finger grip for store staff or end consumers to open effortlessly.
Interior product visibility
Once opened, the front cutaway window displays individual tea sachets or snack pouches in tidy vertical presentation.
Rapid auto-lock setup
Auto-bottom structure erects with a single push, reducing retail restocking time while maintaining rigid posture.
Application context
Where this format can begin.
- Specialty loose leaf tea and botanicals
- Artisan gourmet pantry goods
- Countertop retail product displays
Structure
Define the opening, loading and closure.
Rigid kraft corrugated box with top tear-away zipper flap providing tamper-evident sealing and rapid shelf-ready conversion.
Engineer top perforation teeth pitch to allow smooth hand peeling while maintaining structural integrity during handling.
Material & board
Review construction against the packed product.
- Kraft Corrugated Board
- E-Flute
Kraft corrugated board with natural fiber texture and moisture-resistant barrier liners for dry food protection.
Printing & surface
Place artwork on the confirmed dieline.
- Offset Printing
- Matte Lamination
Artistic botanical line art and multi-color offset print with velvety scuff-resistant matte protective coating.
Features
Add only what supports use and packing.
- Tear-Open Display
Tear-open access flap folds back neatly to display branding and provide effortless customer product dispensing.
Inserts & accessories
Plan product organization with the outer box.
An insert is optional and should be assessed from the product arrangement and handling brief.
If internal support is needed, prototype it with the complete product, accessories and practical finger clearance.
Sampling
Use the sample that answers the current question.
A material reference helps compare surfaces, a blank structural sample checks fit and assembly, and a printed sample reviews the combined structure and artwork. Scope, cost and timing are confirmed before preparation.
Review sampling options →Factory reassurance
One working specification from review to production.
Final dimensions, material, artwork version, quantity, sample approval and packing instructions are recorded for the production discussion. Manufacturing feasibility, schedule and commercial terms remain subject to quotation confirmation.
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