Size guide
What size pouch for loose tea or spices?
Short answer · loose tea (250 g) to pack and store
Aluminum Inner Paper Bags, Small
13 × 20 cm (5 cm V-fold) · 5" × 8" · rated to 0.5 kg (estimated)
Tea and spices are sold in small, light packs — 250 g of loose tea fills about 10 × 6 × 16 cm, a 100 g spice pack about 10 × 4 × 15 cm — but both lose their aroma quickly. That makes the lining more important than the size. A V-bottom paper pouch is the economical choice for fast-selling stock; for export, gifting or long shelf life, a foil-lined pouch keeps them fresh.
Sizes at a glance
Worked out from typical item sizes against every standard size we make, allowing room for handles and packing.
| Packing | Best standard size | Fit | Also works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose tea (250 g) to pack and store | Aluminum Inner Paper Bags — Small · 13 × 20 cm (5 cm V-fold) | Snug fit | V-Bottom Paper Pouches — Small · 13 × 20 cm (5 cm V-fold) |
| Spice pack (100 g) to pack and store | Aluminum Inner Paper Bags — Small · 13 × 20 cm (5 cm V-fold) | Good fit | V-Bottom Paper Pouches — Small · 13 × 20 cm (5 cm V-fold) |
Typical item sizes used
- Loose tea (250 g): 10 × 6 × 16 cm (3.9″ × 2.4″ × 6.3″), about 0.3 kg
- Spice pack (100 g): 10 × 4 × 15 cm (3.9″ × 1.6″ × 5.9″), about 0.1 kg
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What to watch for
- Choose a barrier-lined pouch for anything that will be on the shelf more than a few weeks.
- Leafy teas are bulky for their weight — size the pouch by volume, not by grams.
- Fine powders such as turmeric stain plain kraft; lined or grease-resistant paper keeps packs clean.
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Questions
What size pouch holds 250 g of tea?
A pouch around 13 × 20 cm with a 5 cm fold holds 250 g of most loose-leaf teas; very leafy teas need the next size.
Are paper pouches good for spices?
Yes, especially with an aluminium inner lining, which stops aroma escaping and moisture getting in.
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