Our custom plug lid tea tin canister is designed for loose leaf tea brands, tea factories, importers, private-label buyers and gift packaging suppliers that need a clean, compact and reusable metal packaging solution. The lid includes an internal plug section that fits into the opening of the tea tin. When fully closed, the outer lid aligns closely with the body, creating a smooth and integrated appearance without a bulky overlapping edge. This structure is suitable for premium loose leaf tea, green tea, black tea, oolong tea, herbal tea and tea gift collections.
Product Name :
Plug Lid Tea Tin CanisterDimensions :
D85*H120mmShape :
Customizable, ODM / OEMDesign :
Customizable, ODM / OEMPrinting :
CMYK, Pantone spot colours, metallic printing or combined printingSurface Finish :
Matte, glossy, embossing, debossing, metallic effect or spot varnishMaterial :
0.23 mm Food-Grade TinplateMOQ :
5,000 pcsLead Time :
35 DaysPackaging :
Opp Bag + Master Carton
A plug lid tea tin uses a lid structure with an internal metal section that inserts into the mouth of the canister. The plug section helps position the lid securely while allowing the outside of the lid and the tin body to remain visually smooth and closely aligned.
This structure differs from a standard slip lid, which normally overlaps the outside wall of the tin. The plug lid creates a more integrated appearance and is often selected for premium tea packaging, minimalist retail collections and reusable tea storage containers.
The plug lid provides convenient reclosure and can help reduce direct exposure to dust and outside air. However, a decorative metal tea tin should not automatically be described as completely airtight. A sealed inner pouch is recommended when stronger moisture, aroma or oxygen protection is required.
The internal plug section allows the outer lid to align closely with the canister wall. This creates a clean profile that works well with modern, minimalist and premium tea packaging designs.
The inserted section helps guide the lid into the opening and keeps it properly positioned during repeated use.
Customers can open and close the tea tin repeatedly without using clips, hinges or external locks.
The cylindrical body and flat lid provide useful space for tea leaves, mountains, botanical illustrations, brand logos and product information.
After the original tea has been consumed, the tin can be reused for tea bags, spices, dried herbs or household storage.
Loose leaf tea is sensitive to moisture, light, oxygen and external odours. The rigid tinplate body helps protect the tea from light exposure and physical damage during storage and transportation.
The metal tin also provides a stronger retail presentation than ordinary paper cartons or flexible pouches. For longer shelf life, many tea brands place the tea inside a sealed foil pouch before loading it into the canister.
The pouch provides the primary moisture and aroma barrier, while the plug lid tea tin provides structure, branding, gift value and reusable storage.
This custom plug lid tea tin canister can be developed for green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white tea, herbal tea, jasmine tea, flower tea, fruit tea, loose leaf blends and premium tea gift collections.
It can also be used for tea bags, matcha powder, powdered drinks, dried herbs and small specialty food products when the internal packaging is selected correctly.
The dimensions should be determined according to the tea density, filling weight, inner pouch and required headspace rather than weight alone.
Tea leaves vary significantly in volume. Rolled oolong tea, flat green tea, long-leaf black tea and loose herbal blends may require different tin sizes even when the filling weight is the same.
Before confirming the canister dimensions, buyers should provide the tea type, target filling weight, inner pouch dimensions and preferred retail presentation.
Jinyu can recommend suitable existing moulds or evaluate whether a new diameter, height or plug lid structure is required.
The complete tea tin surface can be customised according to the visual identity of the brand. Common artwork directions include tea leaves, botanical illustrations, tea gardens, mountain landscapes, traditional cultural elements and minimalist premium graphics.
Brand logos, tea origin, flavour name, brewing instructions, ingredients, barcodes and multilingual information can be printed on the lid, body or bottom of the canister.
The plug lid structure is especially suitable for designs that require a continuous, clean transition between the lid and body.
CMYK printing is suitable for full-colour illustrations, gradients, tea garden scenery and detailed packaging artwork.
Pantone colours can be used for important brand colours, logos, borders and large solid printing areas.
A white base can reduce the natural reflection of tinplate and improve the appearance of cream, pastel and light-coloured artwork.
Selected areas can retain the natural metal reflection to create gold-style, silver or metallic decorative highlights.
A matte coating produces a softer reflection and a more restrained premium appearance.
A glossy coating creates brighter colours and stronger shelf reflection.
Logos, tea leaves, product names and decorative frames can be raised or recessed to add tactile detail.
The plug lid tea tin can be combined with several internal packaging systems depending on the tea type and target shelf life.
A sealed foil pouch is commonly used as the main moisture, oxygen and aroma barrier for loose leaf tea.
A heat-sealed food bag can help maintain freshness and simplify filling before the bag is placed inside the tin.
A paper liner can support presentation but should not be treated as the primary moisture barrier.
Paperboard or plastic inserts can organise individually wrapped tea bags inside the canister.
Where permitted and appropriate, the internal layout can reserve space for a food-safe desiccant sachet supplied by the tea packer.
Using an existing mould is usually the fastest and most economical route for developing a plug lid tea tin. Jinyu maintains more than 3,000 existing moulds covering round, square, rectangular and special-shaped metal tins.
An existing structure can reduce tooling investment, shorten sample preparation and help buyers evaluate the plug lid fit before approving printed production.
New tooling can be developed when the project requires an exclusive diameter, height, plug depth, lid profile or proprietary tea packaging structure.
Before opening a new mould, the closest existing options should be tested using the real tea pouch and target filling volume.
Confirm the tea type, filling weight, inner pouch, preferred tin dimensions, order quantity, destination market and delivery schedule.
Select a suitable existing mould or evaluate the need for a new custom structure.
A production dieline is prepared for the lid, body and bottom. Printing areas, forming positions, metallic effects and embossing details are reviewed.
A plain structural sample or printed sample can be prepared to check the size, lid fit, colour and overall appearance.
The flat metal sheets are printed and coated before cutting and forming.
The body, base and plug lid components are stamped, formed and assembled according to the approved specifications.
Finished tins are inspected and packed with individual protection, dividers, cartons or pallets according to export requirements.
Inspection can cover tinplate thickness, canister dimensions, plug depth, lid alignment, opening and closing performance, rolled edges, printing registration, colour consistency, coating quality and surface condition.
The lid and body should be checked together to confirm that the plug section enters the opening correctly and that the closed appearance remains smooth and level.
Export packing can include individual bags, tissue, dividers, inner cartons, reinforced master cartons and pallets to reduce scratches, dents and deformation.
A broad mould library allows buyers to compare different diameters, heights and lid structures before investing in new tooling.
CMYK, Pantone colours, metallic effects, matte or glossy coatings and embossing can be coordinated with the forming process.
Mould selection, printing, stamping, forming, assembly, inspection and export packing can be managed through one supplier.
Jinyu supports tea factories, tea brands, importers, distributors and private-label buyers with custom metal packaging development.
Approved dimensions, artwork, plug lid fit and packing standards can be retained for future production runs.
To prepare an accurate quotation, please provide the tea type, target filling weight, preferred tin diameter and height, order quantity, number of artworks, destination country and required delivery date.
Inner pouch dimensions, reference packaging photographs and artwork concepts are also helpful. When the final tin size has not been confirmed, our team can recommend suitable existing plug lid tea tin moulds.
A plug lid tea tin has an internal lid section that inserts into the canister opening. The outside of the lid aligns closely with the body to create a smooth appearance.
No. A slip lid usually fits over the outside wall of the tin, while a plug lid includes an internal section that enters the opening.
It provides convenient reclosure and can reduce direct exposure, but it should not automatically be described as completely airtight. A sealed inner pouch is recommended for stronger moisture and aroma protection.
Yes. Plug depth and lid fit can be adjusted through the mould structure and production tolerances, subject to technical evaluation.
Yes. The canister can hold loose leaf tea, individually wrapped tea bags or tea sachets. Inserts can be added when a more organised arrangement is required.
Yes. The lid and body can use coordinated artwork to create a continuous and integrated packaging design.
Yes. Logos, tea leaves and product names can be embossed or debossed when the position is confirmed during artwork preparation.
The standard MOQ normally starts from 5,000 pieces per size or artwork. The final requirement depends on the mould, printing process and packaging specifications.
Standard sampling normally takes approximately 7–10 working days. Mass production generally requires approximately 25–35 working days after sample and artwork approval.