Tea Favours Packed To Match Your Wedding Theme
Wedding favour packing is about more than placing tea into a small bag or box. The pack size, fill weight, label layout and closure method all need to suit your table setting, your guest count and the venue schedule. We pack loose-leaf tea, rooibos and herbal infusions in small formats that fit comfortably at each place setting or in a gift basket, with a clean finish that holds up in warm Western Cape weather and during courier transit.
Our team in Stellenbosch Central prepares favours for intimate gatherings and larger wedding runs alike. Whether you need 40 units for a small ceremony in Somerset West or 300 units for a weekend wedding in the Cape Winelands, we keep the packing consistent, neat and easy to hand out. We also work with colour cues from your stationery, table linen or flowers so the favour feels part of the day not an afterthought.
What Is Included In The Packing Service
The service covers the practical parts of preparing your tea favours, from product selection through to final packing and count check. We can pack single tea servings or small mixed selections, depending on the style you want and the budget you are working with. If you are serving guests with different tastes, we can separate rooibos, caffeine-free herbal blends and black or green tea options into different favour groups.
- Tea selection matched to your wedding brief and guest numbers
- Small-format packing into sachets, pouches, tubes or gift boxes
- Label placement with names, wedding date or short message
- Ribbon, tag or seal finishing in your chosen colour palette
- Batch count check before dispatch or collection
- Advice on storage, display and serving timing
We can also assist with mixed orders where some favours are for the reception tables and others are for guest departure packs. If required, we separate packs for adults and children, or set aside a caffeine-free option for evening events.
Packing Formats, Fill Weights And Useful Specs
Most wedding favour packs are small enough to keep costs sensible while still giving a proper cup or mug of tea. We usually work with fill weights from 5 g to 15 g per favour, depending on the blend and the pack style. For rooibos and herbal infusions, the pack size is often slightly larger to allow for fuller leaf and herbal volume. We will advise what suits the tea best so the favour does not look under-filled or over-packed.
- Mini sachets for single cup servings
- Flat pouches for simple table placement
- Small boxes or tubes for premium presentation
- Heat-sealed inner packaging where needed for freshness
- Label space for names, dates and short flavour notes
- Bulk pack quantities aligned to final guest counts
If you are hosting at a coastal venue, we can suggest packaging that handles humidity better. In hotter months around Durban or on summer days in Cape Town, sealed packs help protect fragrance and reduce the risk of the contents clumping or losing aroma before the wedding day.
How The Process Works From Quote To Dispatch
We keep the process straightforward so planning stays manageable. Once you send your request through the enquiry form on our contact page, we confirm the pack style, the tea choice, quantity, colour direction and delivery needs. If you already have a printed tag or artwork, we can work around that. If not, we keep it simple with a neat, practical finish that suits most venues and gift tables.
The usual flow is: brief, sample discussion if needed, final quote, stock confirmation, packing, quality check and dispatch. For large guest counts or where the wedding is in a busy season, we recommend confirming early because print and packing slots fill quickly around month-end, school holidays and long weekends. If your venue has strict delivery times or limited loading access, especially in city centres, let us know so we can plan the courier handover properly.
Annelise van der Merwe and the team oversee the packing schedule, with Siyabonga Ndlovu on tea selection and blend consistency, and Thabo Mokoena coordinating courier fulfilment. That helps keep the counts accurate and the delivery timing tight, even when there are multiple packing groups on the same week.
Turnaround Times And Ordering Windows
Turnaround depends on the quantity, the pack style and whether labels or custom finishes are included. Small runs can often be completed faster, while larger wedding orders need more lead time for packing and checking. For local Stellenbosch and Cape Town deliveries, we can often work within shorter timelines if stock is already available. For courier orders to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban or Bloemfontein, add extra time for transit and venue receiving hours.
As a practical guide, allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for standard orders and 4 weeks or more for larger or more detailed packs. If your wedding falls in a busy season or just before a public holiday, place the order earlier. It gives time to confirm quantities after RSVP changes and avoids last minute substitutions.
- Small orders: allow 7 to 14 working days
- Standard wedding orders: allow 2 to 3 weeks
- Large or custom packed runs: allow 4 weeks or more
- Courier delivery: allow extra transit time for inland towns
Pricing Approach And Care Between Packing And The Wedding Day
Pricing is based on the tea selected, fill weight, pack format, finishing details and total quantity. Plain packs with simple labels cost less than layered presentation boxes or custom wraps. Larger quantities usually reduce the per-unit rate, which helps when you are packing for 100 guests or more. If you need a mix of styles, we price each group clearly so you can balance premium favours with simpler table packs.
Once packed, the favours should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sun and strong smells. For weddings held during humid coastal weather or during load-shedding related temperature changes, we recommend storing the packs in sealed cartons until setup time. If the favours are being packed well in advance, try to keep them unused for no longer than 3 to 6 months, depending on the blend and packaging type. That keeps the aroma fresh and the presentation neat. If you are unsure about the best storage interval, we will guide you on what suits the specific tea and venue conditions.
Zanele Dlamini assists with gifting layouts for the final presentation, while Leanne Petersen handles guest related questions during the planning stage. That way the favour packing stays orderly, practical and ready for the reception tables or gift bags without stress.
Key facts
| Base | Stellenbosch Central, Western Cape |
|---|---|
| Service area | South Africa with courier delivery to major cities |
| Pack sizes | 5 g to 15 g per favour |
| Pack formats | Sachets, pouches, tubes and small boxes |
| Typical turnaround | 7 to 28 days depending on volume and finish |
| Lead team | Annelise van der Merwe, Siyabonga Ndlovu, Mariska Botha, Leanne Petersen, Thabo Mokoena, Zanele Dlamini |
