These brown kraft stand up pouches are a simple, good-looking way to pack small quantities of loose leaf tea, herbs and dry goods. Each pouch measures 9 x 13 cm with a 3 cm gusset that opens into a flat base, so it stands upright on a shelf, a market table or your kitchen bench. A press-to-close zip keeps the contents fresh between uses, and the top can be heat sealed before sale.
Why Choose Kraft Stand Up Pouches for Tea
Tea loses aroma when it is exposed to air, moisture and light. A paper bag lets all three in. A clear plastic bag keeps air out but lets light through and looks generic on a shelf. Kraft stand up pouches sit between the two. The natural brown paper outer blocks light and gives a warm, handmade look, and the inner lining holds a seal against air and humidity.
They suit small tea makers, market stallholders and anyone sending samples or gifts. They also work well at home for decanting tea from large bags into smaller daily-use pouches.
Features of These Kraft Stand Up Pouches
- Resealable zip lock: press to close, pull to open, as many times as you need.
- Heat sealable: seal the top above the zip with an impulse sealer for a tamper-evident closure.
- Tear notches: customers can open a heat-sealed pouch cleanly by hand, with no scissors needed.
- Self-standing base: the 3 cm bottom gusset opens out so the pouch stands on its own.
- Sturdy 0.28 mm build: a thick laminated wall that holds its shape and resists punctures from sharp leaves and stems.
- Plain brown finish: ready for your own labels, stamps or hand-written tags.
Kraft Stand Up Pouches Specifications
| Size | 9 x 13 cm + 3 cm bottom gusset |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.28 mm |
| Material | Brown kraft paper outer, PE food-contact inner lining |
| Closure | Press-to-close zip lock, heat sealable top |
| Opening | Tear notches on both sides |
| Colour | Natural brown kraft, unprinted |
| Loose leaf tea, rolled (e.g. oolong, gunpowder) | Approx. 40–50 g |
| Loose leaf tea, fine-cut (e.g. black, rooibos) | Approx. 30–40 g |
| Loose leaf tea, large-leaf or herbal blends | Approx. 15–25 g |
| Pack sizes | 50, 100 or 250 pouches |
How to Fill and Seal Kraft Stand Up Pouches
Open the pouch, press the base flat so it stands, and fill to just below the zip. Wipe any tea dust off the zip track, then press it closed from one side to the other. For retail packs, run the top edge through an impulse heat sealer, about 1 cm above the zip and below the tear notches. A short test on one pouch will show you the right heat setting for your sealer. Add your label to the front panel, and the pouch is ready for sale or gifting.
Packing Tea in Kraft Stand Up Pouches
For the best shelf life, store filled kraft stand up pouches somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight, and keep strongly scented teas apart from delicate greens. These pouches have a paper and plastic lining rather than a foil layer, so they are best for teas you plan to sell or drink within a few months. If you are selling food in Australia, Food Standards Australia New Zealand explains what a food label needs to show.
Because the paper and plastic layers are bonded together, these pouches usually can’t go in a kerbside recycling bin. Check your local options on RecyclingNearYou, or reuse them for pantry storage.
Made for Tea Makers on Pekoe
Many of our makers use kraft stand up pouches for samples and small batches. If you make your own tea and want to sell it, become a Pekoe vendor. For more storage tips, read the Pekoe blog.
