Irregular Tins

Custom Octagonal Black Tea Tin Canister

A tall eight-sided tea tin with flat printing panels, a removable lid and distinctive shelf silhouette. It can be customized for loose-leaf tea, coffee, dry foods and premium gift programs after product and lining requirements are reviewed.

Product Description

Eight flat faces create more artwork positions than a round canister and help the pack stand apart on a tea shelf. The corners also affect panel alignment, so the final artwork should be built on the approved tin dieline rather than a simple rectangle.

The sample in the photographs has a tall eight-sided body with separate fitted lid. Its visible finish is cream and black sample artwork with gold-tone decorative accents. These observations describe the photographed sample only. Artwork, logos and decorative details shown on samples belong to their respective owners and are used to demonstrate manufacturing possibilities; they are not supplied as stock designs.

YiCheng develops custom tin packaging for OEM and ODM projects. Before recommending a construction, we review what will be packed, how the product is filled, how consumers will open it and how the finished pack will be shipped. Where an existing mould is suitable, we can check it first to reduce unnecessary tooling work. If the product needs a different footprint, depth, closure or insert, the structure can be developed around the approved specification.

Applications

This octagonal tin is suited to loose-leaf tea, tea bags, coffee, dry herbs and premium pantry gifts. It can support everyday retail lines, seasonal editions, gift-with-purchase programs and private-label collections. The best use is not decided by shape alone. Buyers should consider how much space the product needs, whether it should be visible immediately, and whether the tin is the primary pack or an outer presentation pack.

• Retail and private-label packaging for loose-leaf tea, tea bags, coffee, dry herbs and premium pantry gifts • Seasonal gift sets and limited-edition campaigns • Promotional kits, sampling programs and corporate gifts • Reusable storage packaging designed around the packed item

What Buyers Should Confirm

For this project, the first points to confirm are fill weight, leaf volume, aroma protection target, filling method and whether an inner bag or inner plug is required. A physical sample or a precise product drawing is useful when the fit is important. We also recommend confirming the opening force, lid clearance, stacking direction and carton quantity before production. These checks help prevent a pack that looks correct in a rendering but performs poorly on the filling line or in transport.

If the tin will hold food, cosmetics, fragrance products or another sensitive item, tell us the target market and the contact condition. Tinplate grade, inner coating, insert material and test requirements should be selected for the actual application. We do not assume that a photographed sample is airtight, food-contact approved or suitable for a new formula without a separate review.

Product Specifications

Product Name: Custom Octagonal Black Tea Tin Canister Material: Tinplate; grade and thickness confirmed for the application Size: Custom size; suitable existing mould checked first where available Shape: Octagonal Structure: tall eight-sided body with separate fitted lid Printing: CMYK offset printing or PMS spot colours, subject to artwork review Surface Finish: Gloss, matte, metallic-look or other approved finish Custom Process: Embossing, debossing or special decorative effects after feasibility check Inner Options: Paper insert, formed tray, EPE/EVA support or application-specific lining MOQ: Confirmed after size, mould, printing and packing details are agreed Sampling and Lead Time: Quoted according to tooling, artwork, testing and order schedule Packing: Export carton arrangement developed for the tin size and shipping route

Custom Options

Artwork can be created for the approved dieline using CMYK process colours or PMS spot colours. Matte and gloss varnish, metallic effects, pearl finishes, selective embossing and debossing can be evaluated according to the design. Internal trays, paper inserts, foam supports and protective bags are available when the product requires separation or extra protection.

Colour approval should be based on the agreed print standard and sample process. Metallic-looking areas, strong dark colours and large flat colour blocks can react differently on tinplate than on paper, so the buyer should identify any critical brand colours early. For repeat programs, keeping the approved artwork, finish reference and packing specification together helps future orders stay consistent.

RFQ Checklist

What product will be packed? Answer: loose-leaf tea, tea bags, coffee, dry herbs and premium pantry gifts; final packed item and contact condition must be confirmed.

What size is available? Answer: Custom size. We first compare the product with suitable existing moulds.

What order quantity is required? Answer: Please share the estimated quantity so printing, tooling and packing can be quoted accurately.

Can the artwork be customized? Answer: Yes. Customer-owned or properly licensed artwork can be prepared on the approved dieline.

Are special finishes available? Answer: Yes, subject to design and forming feasibility. Options may include matte, gloss, embossing and metallic effects.

Is direct product contact assumed? Answer: No. Coating, liner and compliance requirements are reviewed for the real product and destination market.

What information is needed for a quote? Answer: Product dimensions, application, quantity, artwork status, insert needs, destination and delivery target.

Which trade term can be quoted? Answer: EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP can be discussed after destination and shipment details are known.

Send us the packed-product dimensions, expected quantity, target market and artwork status. We will check the product against available moulds, identify the points that need engineering confirmation and prepare a practical quotation route for the project.