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Custom Tea Tins & Tea Canisters
Printed tea tins and canisters that keep loose leaf tea fresh and look good on a kitchen shelf for years. Add a matching printed outer box for retail or gifting.
Get a Free Quote for Your Custom Tea Tins
Tell us what you need — get a tailored quote back from our team, usually within one business day.
Why request a quote?
Tell us what you need get a tailored quote back from our team, usually within one business day.
- Free design proof before production
- No minimum order on sample requests
- Response within 24 hours
- Dedicated account manager
What Are Custom Tea Tins?
Tea tins, also called tea canisters or caddies, are metal containers made from tinplate. A tight-fitting lid keeps out light, air and moisture, which helps loose leaf tea keep its aroma for longer than a box on its own.
Customers usually keep a good tin and refill it, so your design stays on their shelf for years. Tins can be printed directly on the metal or wrapped with a printed label or sleeve, and packed in a matching outer box for retail and gifts.
- Round, square and rectangular tins
- Tight push-on lids, with an inner lid on request
- Food-safe internal coating
- Matching printed outer boxes
Popular Tea Tin Styles
Every style is made to your product's exact size and printed with your artwork.
Round tea canister
The classic tea caddy with a push-on lid. Easy to hold and refill.
Square or rectangular tin
Stacks neatly on shelves and in gift sets.
Tin with inner lid
A second lid adds an extra seal for loose leaf tea.
Tin with outer box
A printed carton that protects the tin and adds space for branding.
Printing on Tins and Minimum Orders
There are two ways to brand a tin. Printing directly on the metal gives the most premium result and suits larger runs. A stock tin with a printed paper label or sleeve is quicker and suits smaller runs and new blends.
Printed metal is produced differently from boxes, so minimum quantities and lead times depend on the tin size and print method. Tell us the tin style, quantity and launch date and we will confirm the minimum and timeline in your quote. The tin or its label still needs the information UK food law requires, such as net quantity and best-before date.
Ask us for a quote with the tin size you need. We will recommend direct print or a printed label based on your quantity.
Materials and Finishing Options
Choose the material that suits your product and the look you want, then add finishes that make it feel premium.
Tinplate
Strong metal with a printed or plain finish.
Food-safe lacquer
An internal coating suitable for tea.
Printed labels & sleeves
A flexible option for small runs and stock tins.
Outer cartons
Cardboard (SBS) or kraft boxes that match your tin.
Get a Free Design Proof Before You Order
Share your product size and logo. We'll send a dieline and 3D mockup so you can see your packaging before anything is made.
Custom Tea Tins Specifications
Every spec below can be adjusted to match your product.
| Tin style | Round, square or rectangular, with or without an inner lid |
|---|---|
| Sizes | Stock sizes or custom, depending on quantity |
| Material | Tinplate with a food-safe internal coating |
| Branding | Direct print on metal, or a printed label or sleeve |
| Outer box | Cardboard (SBS), kraft or rigid, printed to match |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, embossed lids |
| Minimum order | Depends on tin style and print method; confirmed in your quote |
| Turnaround | Confirmed in your quote |
| Delivery | Free delivery across the UK |
Custom Tea Tins: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make printed tea tins?
Yes. We supply tea tins printed directly on the metal, or stock tins with a printed label or sleeve.
What is the minimum order for custom tea tins?
It depends on the tin size and print method. Direct-printed tins suit larger runs, while labelled stock tins suit smaller ones. We confirm the minimum in your quote.
Are your tea tins food-safe?
We supply tins with a food-safe internal coating. You can also pack the tea in an inner bag inside the tin.
Do tins keep tea fresher than boxes?
A tin with a tight lid gives better protection from light, air and moisture than a box on its own.
Can you make an outer box for my tin?
Yes. We make printed outer boxes sized to your tin, for retail and gifts.
Can I emboss the lid?
Yes. Embossed lids are available on many tin styles. Ask us about your chosen tin.
More Tea Packaging
Other tea packaging we make, all printed to your size and brand.
Ready to Order Your Custom Tea Tins?
Tell us your product size, quantity and finish. We'll send a tailored quote, usually within one business day, with a free design proof before production.