Private Label Herbal Tea Bags — OEM Tea Bag Service

Private Label Herbal Tea MOQ

OptionWhat you customizeMOQ per formula
Stock formula + your labelYour label on one of our existing blends300 boxes
Custom printed boxYour own printed retail box300 boxes
Custom printed pouchYour own printed plastic outer pouch1,000 pouches
Custom formulaYour own herbal blend1,500 tea bags
Custom tea bagsTea bags made to your specification1,500 tea bags

MOQ applies per formula. Custom formulas below 1,500 tea bags are possible with a one-time formula development fee. For event giveaways and product trials in the low hundreds, see our guide to small-batch custom branded tea bags.

What is the minimum order for private label herbal tea?

Our private label MOQ starts at 300 boxes per formula when you put your label on one of our stock formulas or choose a custom printed box. Custom printed plastic pouches start at 1,000 pieces. Custom formulas and custom tea bags start at 1,500 tea bags per formula; smaller custom-formula runs carry a one-time formula development fee.

What This OEM Tea Bag Service Covers

The standard route is private label packing of one of our existing blends, which keeps the starting quantity low: from 300 boxes with your own packaging, so most buyers start by choosing from the products available. A custom formula starts from 1,500 tea bags per formula. The exact starting quantity depends on how many bags go in each box. See how the numbers work in our guide to stock blends vs custom formulation.

Private Label Packing

  • Buyer brand name & label
  • Outer box & inner sachet options

Format & Packaging Review

  • Filter / Pyramid / Flat tea bag
  • Count, net weight & carton setup

Sample and Document Support

  • Sample approval before bulk
  • COA and batch-document support

Buyers may also see this service described as OEM herbal tea bags, herbal tea bag co-packing, or tea bag contract manufacturing; for Aile Herb, all of these refer to private label packing based on the available range.

Choose Your Tea Bag Format

The tea bag format shapes how your product looks on the shelf and how it is packed. Aile Herb works with three formats:

Classic rectangular filter tea bag with string and tag

Filter bag

The standard heat-sealed bag, suited to general retail and wholesale lines

Classic rectangular filter tea bag with string and tag

Pyramid bag

A mesh, tetra-shaped bag that gives a more premium look for branded retail.

Classic rectangular filter tea bag with string and tag

Flat bag

A flat sachet-style bag, often used for value packs and higher-volume distribution.

The right format depends on the product you select and confirmed production feasibility, so the final choice is settled during specification review rather than promised up front. If you are unsure which format fits your line, describe your target shelf position and market in your inquiry and Aile Herb can advise during review.

Select Products From the Herbal Tea Bag Range

Because this is a private label service, most buyers start by choosing which products to carry under their brand. Tea brands sourcing both bulk ingredients and finished formats can also review our Chinese herbs for tea companies supply page. You select from Aile Herb’s available herbal tea bag range, and if you need a custom formula instead, that can be discussed separately at a higher minimum order. During the inquiry, Aile Herb confirms which of the products you want are available for private label packing and in which format.

To browse what is available, see the herbal tea bags product range, then tell us which products you want to build your line around. If you need something outside the current range, raise it in the inquiry so availability can be checked before quotation.

Ginger, rose, peppermint, hibiscus and lavender herbal tea bag pouches available for private label packing

Private Label Packaging Options

Herbal tea bag boxes, a shipping carton, and a documents binder with COA, batch record, packing list and invoice

Once products and format are set, you specify the packaging that makes each pack your own. This starts with your brand name and logo and the product name shown on each pack. You then set how each tea bag is individually wrapped, whether in an envelope, sachet, or left unwrapped, and the count per box and net weight per bag for the retail pack. Your label content and print-ready label artwork complete the pack face, and the outer export carton and its shipping marks complete the packing for transit. Wrap options and accepted artwork formats are confirmed during specification review.

Quality Documents and Batch Review

For each private label tea bag order, Aile Herb ties quality checks and documents to the agreed product, format and market. The scope is set with you before packing and can include:

  • Checking selected products and pack specification against your brief
  • Reviewing incoming materials before the tea bag run
  • Monitoring filling, sealing and boxing during the run
  • Inspecting finished, boxed tea bags before shipment
  • Applying batch coding and traceability records
  • Arranging pesticide, heavy metals, microbiology or other testing where you require it
  • Supporting pre-shipment inspection before goods leave

For how quality is managed across the operation, see the Chinese herbs quality control process, pesticide and heavy metals testing for Chinese herbs, the in-house testing laboratory, and pre-shipment inspection. Document scope, test parameters and inspection steps are confirmed per order, so state your document requirements in the inquiry.

Ginger, rose, peppermint, hibiscus and lavender herbal tea bag pouches available for private label packing

OEM Tea Bags vs Tea-in-Cup vs Herbal Tea Bags

These three are easy to mix up. Here is how each differs so you request the right one:

  • OEM Tea Bags (this page) — private label packing of herbal tea bags in filter, pyramid or flat format, under your own brand. Choose this to sell branded herbal tea bags.
  • OEM Tea-in-Cup — cup-format, single-serve products under your brand, not a bagged format. Choose this for a cup-format branded line.
  • Herbal Tea Bags (product range) — the list of available tea bag products to select from, not a private label service. Use this to see what can be packed under your brand.

For private label herbal slices, TCM decoction pieces, or non-branded bulk export packing, those sit under separate services: OEM herbal slices and Bulk Packaging.

What Buyers Should Prepare Before Inquiry

Having these ready makes your first inquiry faster to quote:
  • Your brand name and any brand guidelines
  • The herbal tea bag products you want to carry
  • Preferred tea bag format (filter, pyramid, or flat)
  • Individual wrap preference and count per box
  • Label content and whether artwork is ready
  • Target market and any documentation you require
  • Whether you want a sample pack before bulk
  • Approximate order quantity

You do not need every field settled to start; note what is undecided so it can be confirmed during review.

Buyer inquiry checklist form for private label herbal tea bags next to sample tea bag pouches

Frequently Asked Questions

What are private label herbal tea bags?

Private label herbal tea bags, also called OEM herbal tea bags, are herbal tea bags packed under your own brand instead of a generic label. You choose products from Aile Herb’s available range, set the format, packaging and label, and Aile Herb packs to those details after a sample is approved.

Which tea bag formats can I choose?

Formats may include filter bag, pyramid bag, or flat bag. The final choice depends on the selected product and confirmed production feasibility, and is settled during specification review rather than promised in advance.

Can I develop my own formula or blend?

Yes. Custom formulation starts from 1,500 tea bags per formula. You supply the formula and we produce it, with a sample fee quoted per project before development starts. Ingredients must be permitted as food both in China and in your destination market; the Chinese side is checked against the food-medicine homology list before sampling. If you use one of our existing blends instead, private label starts from 300 boxes with your own packaging. See how the numbers work in our guide to stock blends vs custom formulation.

Request an OEM Tea Bags Quote

  • Products selected from the range
  • Label requirements
  • Destination market
  • Documentation needs
  • Sample request
  • Quantity
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