Packaging That Actually Impresses
Didn't expect much honestly, but the box quality blew me away. Sturdy, great print, and customers even asked where I got it. Shipping took a little longer than I hoped, but worth the wait.
Excellent · 4.9 out of 5 · 189 verified reviews
Didn't expect much honestly, but the box quality blew me away. Sturdy, great print, and customers even asked where I got it. Shipping took a little longer than I hoped, but worth the wait.
Sarah Mitchell · Verified · 23 Jun 2026
Was worried the price meant cheap quality, but nope. Boxes came exactly as designed, no dents, colors spot on. Already ordered a second batch.
David Chen · Verified · 18 Apr 2026
My product was always good, the packaging never matched it. This fixed that. Feels premium, survives shipping well, and customers noticed without me saying anything.
Amara Okafor · Verified · 09 Feb 2026
95 reviews
What keeps your tea different from the others at the marketplace? For you it’s possibly the taste, aroma, freshness, and kick. However, for the customers it’s the packaging. Unique custom tea boxes with handles which stand out from the other boxes grab customer’s attention.
If you want to break through the competition, you need to invest in your packaging. The customized boxes with handles, prints, foil finishing, and more can work. From the unlimited options and styles you have to pick out one fine design.
You can’t do it on your own? Hive Custom Boxes offers you the required support. Our tea packaging experts are online to provide you free consultation and quotation with minimum order quantity. Fill our quotation form to get started!
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| Product name | Custom Tea Boxes with Handle |
|---|---|
| Box style | Folding carton with built-in carry handle (top handle or cut-out handle) |
| Handle type | Integrated die-cut handle, rope/ribbon handle, or fold-over locking handle |
| Sizes | Fully customizable to fit tea bags, loose-leaf pouches, or tins |
| Wall type | Single wall |
| Structure | Folding carton (paperboard); kraft or corrugated options available |
| Closure | Tuck-top, auto-lock bottom, or fold-over lid |
| Printing | Flexo, litho, or digital — CMYK, Pantone (PMS), full color |
| Finishing options | Gloss/matte lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing |
| Coating | Aqueous, varnish, or none |
| Special features | Reinforced handle for carrying weight, window cut-outs, inner dividers |
| Food-safe compliance | FDA-compliant, food-grade inks and coatings available |
| Eco options | Recyclable kraft, water-based coatings, compostable board |
| Add-ons | Windows, inserts/dividers, ribbon ties, magnetic closures |
| Order Quantity | 100 – 500,000 units |
| Turnaround time | 7–10 business days |
| Tooling | One-time custom die and print plate setup |
| Material | Description | Weight (gsm) | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS (C1S / C2S) | Premium bleached board with a smooth white surface that prints beautifully | 250–400 gsm | Retail and gift-style tea boxes |
| Kraft paperboard | Natural brown board with an earthy, organic feel | 300–450 gsm | Herbal, organic, and eco-minded tea brands |
| CCNB (clay-coated news back) | Coated printing surface up front, gray back; easy on the budget | 300–450 gsm | Cost-conscious retail runs |
| Recycled paperboard | Made from post-consumer content for a greener footprint | 300–450 gsm | Sustainability-focused branding |
| Rigid chipboard (handle-reinforced) | Thicker, sturdier board that stands up to the weight a handle carries | 400–600 gsm | Premium boxes and heavier loose-leaf packs |
| E-flute corrugated | Thin corrugated layer that adds strength without much bulk | ~250 gsm liner (approx. 32 ECT) | Larger tea boxes needing extra durability |
Every stock, print method, and finish below can be applied to your magnetic closure rigid boxes. Not sure what suits your product? Ask and we will recommend a spec.














































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Paul and the whole team at HiveCustomBoxes have been extremely helpful and patient with my first order (of many!) with them. Thank you guys for your patience, competitive pricing, and all-around quality.
Logan was super helpful from beginning to end. I was really impressed with his customer service and how fast we were able to get these created.
10 out of 10! Kelly was so helpful and responsive. We had a very quick turnaround time for these custom printed boxes, and Kelly was able to get the mock-up, quote, and boxes shipped to us a day early. Very impressed!
Hive Custom Boxes is a great company. They go out of their way, they’re friendly, they’re quick, and they make a quality product. They are everything a business could ask for and more.
The Hive Custom Boxes team is beyond recognition! They make boxes at competitive prices, and Hive knows how to burst boxes! I got my boxes delivered right on time! I’d for sure recommend them!
Working with Hive Custom Boxes has been beyond exceptional! We’ve had nothing but exceptional, competitive pricing from Hive; attentive Hive customer service; and far exceeding the standard of work in the custom packaging industry. Hive Custom Boxes is our new “go to” custom packaging company!
I only have good things to say about Hive Custom Boxes! Customer service really knows how to burst boxes! Alexis took care of everything for me and really deserves a shout out! I will definitely be recommending them! I am really looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.
Hive Custom Boxes made the whole experience easy. The website is simple to navigate, and the pricing is hard to beat. Great quality for the cost — I’ll definitely be back!
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