Tea & Coffee Paper Tube Packaging Manufacturer — MOQ from 1,000 pcs
Round or oval paper tubes for loose-leaf tea, tea bags and coffee, with custom diameter and cap options, produced and sampled in-house. MOQ is 1,000 pcs.
Paper tube size range
Typical range, not a hard limit: every tube is made to your product.
| Specification | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 50–120 mm |
| Height | 80–250 mm |
| Cap style | Lift-off lid (separate lid over the tube) or plug-in lid (fits inside the tube opening) |
| Inner lining | Aluminium foil lining available, for moisture resistance |
If your product needs a size outside these ranges, send the size and we will check feasibility.
The three numbers you need before planning a launch
Sampling, production and shipping quoted as three separate stages.
| Structure | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid boxes | From 1,000 pcs | Samples ~7 days · production ~20 days ex-works |
| Paper tubes | From 1,000 pcs | Samples ~7 days · production ~20 days ex-works |
| Folding cartons | From 3,000 pcs | Samples ~7 days · production ~14 days ex-works |
| Corrugated mailer boxes | From 1,000 pcs | Samples ~7 days · production ~20 days ex-works |
Door-to-door delivery (including ocean freight) is typically 30–40 days from artwork approval. Pricing is confirmed by quote and is not published on this site.
What happens if you send an inquiry
The same process for a 1,000 pcs first order and a repeat run.
- First reply within 1 business day — MOQ feasibility, sample timing, board and finish route.
- Structure and dieline confirmed with you first, then a physical sample in about 7 days.
- No bulk run before you approve the sample; more than one sample round is normal for premium structures.
- One quote for the whole path — structure, material, finish, packing and export preparation.
What buyers ask before quoting tea and coffee tubes
What tube sizes can you make?
Most tubes we make are 50–120 mm in diameter and 80–250 mm tall. If your product needs something outside those ranges, send the size and we will confirm feasibility with the quote.
What cap styles are available for paper tubes?
Two: a lift-off lid that sits over the tube, or a plug-in lid that fits inside the opening. Tell us how the tube will be opened and displayed and we will suggest one with the quote.
How do you get the lid fit and the rolled edge right?
Both are settled at the sampling stage. The lid is adjusted to be tight enough that it does not fall off and loose enough to open easily, and the rolled edge is confirmed on the same sample. You check both on the physical sample, and bulk production follows the approved sample.
Is a coffee tube made differently from a tea tube?
No. Coffee and tea tubes are made the same way: the same sizes, the same lift-off or plug-in lids, and the same aluminium foil lining for moisture resistance. Send the product and fill weight and we will size the tube for it.
Can the tube keep tea or coffee dry?
Yes. We can line the tube with aluminium foil for moisture resistance. The foil lining keeps moisture out; if you need a fully airtight seal as well, say so in the quote request and we will confirm the route for your product.
Can you produce packaging without final artwork?
Yes, for the quote and structural stage. We can confirm structure, board and MOQ from product dimensions and reference images. Final print-ready artwork is only needed before sampling.
Will you quote below the MOQ?
Yes, we assess it. Our stated minimums are 1,000 pcs for rigid boxes, paper tubes and mailer boxes, and 3,000 pcs for folding cartons. Below that, send your target quantity and we will check feasibility against your actual specification and tell you how the unit price changes, rather than refusing on the number alone.
Before you order
Short guides that answer the next question buyers usually ask.
Send product type and quantity
A quick reply covers MOQ feasibility, sample timing and a board and finish route.
No artwork required for the first review.