A custom cylindrical double lids tea tin canister is designed for tea brands that want more than a decorative metal container. The two-stage lid gives the pack a distinctive opening experience: the customer removes the outer lid first, then opens a second inner lid before reaching the tea. This structure is particularly well suited to loose leaf tea, premium tea collections, gift assortments and private label ranges where the container is expected to remain useful after purchase. The cylindrical body also provides a large continuous printing area for branding, illustrations, origin stories and colour-led tea collections.
Product Name :
Double Lids Tea Tin CanisterDimensions :
D85*H160mmShape :
Cylindrical, CustomizableDesign :
Customizable, ODM / OEMPrinting :
CMYK offset printing and Pantone colour matchingSurface Finish :
Gloss, matt, metallic effects and selected decorative finishesMaterial :
0.23 mm Food-Grade TinplateMOQ :
5,000 pcsLead Time :
35 DaysPackaging :
Opp Bag + Master Carton
One of the most common mistakes when sourcing a tea tin is selecting the container only by a stated weight such as 50 g, 100 g or 200 g.
Tea does not have a fixed packing density.
A large whole-leaf black tea may occupy considerably more space than a fine tea of the same weight. Rolled oolong, herbal blends, flower teas, pyramid tea bags and powdered products all fill a container differently.
For this reason, we prefer buyers to provide the actual product type and target filling weight before confirming the final tin size.
If possible, send us a sample of the actual tea or tell us its approximate bulk density. A simple filling check with an existing mould is often more reliable than choosing a canister from a catalogue capacity alone.
A standard cylindrical tea tin normally relies on one removable lid. A double lid tea canister adds a second closure layer beneath the outer cover.
The inner lid sits closer to the product cavity, while the outer lid protects the opening and completes the visible retail appearance. Depending on the selected mould, the inner component may use an inset, plug-fit or similar fitted structure.
For the end user, this creates a deliberate two-step opening routine. For the brand, it also separates two functions: the inner lid concentrates on the closure area, while the outer lid becomes an additional surface for decoration and presentation.
The metal body itself blocks light, while the additional lid can help reduce direct exposure to the surrounding environment compared with a loose single-cover structure. However, the term double lid should not automatically be interpreted as a verified hermetic seal.
For premium tea packaging, the cylindrical body is useful because there is no dominant front panel. Artwork can continue around the circumference, allowing the pack to be viewed from multiple positions on a shelf.
Common customisation options include:
A simple matte body with a small logo can work for modern speciality tea brands, while detailed botanical printing and embossing may suit gift teas or heritage-style collections. The same basic cylindrical tea tin with inner lid can therefore be adapted to very different retail positions without changing the fundamental structure.
For a brand selling several teas, it is often unnecessary to develop a different metal structure for every flavour.
A more practical approach is to keep the same diameter and lid system while changing the artwork, colour or height across the range. For example, one brand may use dark green for green tea, burgundy for black tea, cream for white tea and another colour for herbal blends.
This gives the range a consistent shelf identity while simplifying mould selection, packing arrangements and repeat ordering.
Where several SKUs share one tin size, buyers should still confirm that the highest-volume tea blend fits comfortably. A container that works for 100 g of one tea does not necessarily hold 100 g of every tea.
This page is primarily developed around double lid tea tins, but the same cylindrical structure can also be considered for roasted coffee beans, coffee sachets, spices and other dry products.
For coffee, the packaging requirements may be different. Freshly roasted coffee can release gases, and products with strict oxygen-barrier requirements may require a dedicated inner pouch, valve system or other primary packaging solution.
We therefore recommend treating the metal canister as part of the complete packaging system rather than assuming that one closure structure is suitable for every dry product.
For many commercial loose-leaf tea projects, an inner bag is worth considering even when a double lid is used.
The tin provides rigidity, light protection, presentation and a reusable outer container. A suitable sealed inner pouch can provide the primary moisture and aroma barrier required by the tea formulation and intended shelf life.
This arrangement also avoids relying entirely on the mechanical fit of the metal lids for long-term barrier performance.
If loose tea will directly contact the interior of the tin, the complete food-contact system — including tinplate, internal coating and any other contacting materials — should be confirmed for the intended product and market before production.
Instead of beginning with a long generic specification list, we normally narrow the project down through several practical questions.
Typical tinplate options for custom projects are approximately 0.23 mm, 0.25 mm and 0.28 mm, with the final choice depending on tin diameter, height, forming requirements and desired rigidity.
For most wholesale tea projects, we recommend checking existing cylindrical moulds first.
If an existing diameter and height are close to your required filling volume, artwork can be developed around that structure. This usually makes sampling and production more straightforward.
A new mould becomes commercially useful when the size itself is important to the brand — for example, when the tin must fit a specific gift carton, tea pouch, shelf space or existing product family.
When requesting a quotation, do not simply send “100 g tea tin”. Send the tea type, filling weight, preferred approximate dimensions and whether an inner pouch will be used. These four details allow us to recommend a much more realistic starting size.
This format is most relevant to businesses that want the container to remain part of the customer experience after the tea has been opened.
For mass-market tea where the lowest packaging cost is the main requirement, a simpler single-lid tin may be sufficient. The double-lid format makes more sense when storage experience, presentation and repeated opening are important parts of the product concept.
Not automatically.
You will often see products described online as an airtight double lid tea tin. A well-fitted inner lid can improve closure performance and reduce direct air exchange, but a tight-feeling lid alone does not prove hermetic performance.
If your project has a specific moisture-barrier, oxygen-barrier or leak-rate requirement, tell us before the structure is confirmed. The complete packaging system should then be evaluated with the actual tea, inner packaging and intended storage conditions.
Yes. This is one of the most practical ways to develop a private label tea collection.
You can retain the same cylindrical body and double-lid structure while changing body colour, lid graphics, tea name and secondary labels between SKUs. This approach helps create a recognisable family of products without developing a completely different metal package for every blend.
The MOQ should be discussed by artwork version because each printed design normally requires its own production setup.
Yes, depending on the selected structure and project requirements.
For brands that prefer a minimalist appearance, a plain silver or solid-colour tin combined with a printed label can be considered. Fully printed tins are generally more suitable when the metal package itself is intended to carry the complete brand design.
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If you do not yet know the correct tin dimensions, that is fine. Start with the tea type, target fill and expected annual quantity. We can compare these details with suitable existing cylindrical moulds before you commit to a final size.
A successful custom double lids tea tin begins with the product inside, not with a catalogue photograph. Send us your tea type, target fill weight, preferred appearance and estimated order quantity. We can then review suitable existing structures, printing options and whether an inner packaging layer should be considered before quotation.
Standard custom production starts from 5,000 pieces per design.