Maintaining loose leaf tea quality in commercial kitchens, pantry counters, and service bars requires reliable protection against moisture, ambient light, and kitchen odours. Designed specifically for high-volume food service operations, this food-grade commercial storage tub provides a secure, airtight environment that preserves the essential oils, delicate aromas, and natural flavours of your bulk tea inventory.
Manufactured in the United Kingdom from heavy-duty, food-safe plastic, this tub features a snap-fit lid with a built-in tamper-evident seal to guarantee chain-of-custody integrity and hygiene compliance in cafés, hotels, restaurants, and tea rooms. Its clever stackable design allows multiple units to be safely stored vertically, saving valuable shelf and pantry space while keeping back-of-house service areas neat and organised.
To make filling seamless, every tub is dispatched with the lid unsealed so the tear tab remains 100% intact. Once filled on-site, simply snap the lid closed to seal in leaf freshness and establish HACCP-compliant tamper protection. Smooth internal contours make cleaning simple between batch refills, ensuring long-term utility across your commercial tea service.
Commercial Tea Storage Tub (2kg Capacity)
| Airtight, food-grade 2kg commercial tea storage tub. | |
| Food-safe plastic, tamper-evident snap-fit lid. | |
| Manufactured in the United Kingdom | |
| 280mm L × 180mm W × 266mm H | 13.4L (Holds ~2kg) | |
| Dispatched unsealed with 100% intact tear tab. | |
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Tub Technical Specifications
- Volume Capacity: 13.4 Litres
- Dimensions & Footprint: 280 mm (L) × 180 mm (W) × 266 mm (H)
- Material & Origin: Food-Grade Commercial Plastic | Manufactured in the United Kingdom
- Lid Security: Snap-Fit Lid with First-Use Tamper-Evident Seal (Supplied Unsealed)
- Stackability: Vertically Stackable Footprint with Recessed Flat-Top Lid
- Aroma & Moisture Protection: Airtight barrier against air exposure, humidity, and kitchen odours
- Volumetric Shipping Weight: 3.0 kg (Billed courier tier including protective outer packaging)
- Suitability: Cafés, Hotels, Restaurants, Catering Operations, and Tea Rooms
- Harmonisation Code: 3923.10.9000
Leaf Density & Capacity Guide
Because different tea leaves vary in physical size and volume, actual holding weight depends on blend density:
| Tea Variety / Leaf Type | Approx. Tub Capacity |
|---|---|
| Medium-Cut Black & Green Teas (e.g. Breakfast Blend, Earl Grey, Sencha) | 2.0 kg |
| Semi-Expanded & Large Leaf Teas (e.g. Oolong, Pai Mu Tan White Tea) | 1.5 kg |
| Bulky Herbal & Fruit Infusions (e.g. Whole Chamomile Flowers, Peppermint) | 1.0 kg – 1.2 kg |
Commercial Operational Features
- Tamper-Evident First-Use Seal: Dispatched with the lid unsealed so the tear tab remains 100% intact, ready for you to fill on-site and snap closed to guarantee ingredient integrity and HACCP compliance.
- Stackable & Space-Saving Design: Engineered with a recessed, flat-top lid to enable secure vertical stacking, dramatically reducing required counter and shelf footprint.
- Airtight Moisture & Light Seal: Tight snap-fit closure creates an airtight barrier against air exposure, humidity, and surrounding kitchen odours.
- UK Food-Grade Construction: Manufactured in the United Kingdom from durable, food-safe materials built for demanding hospitality environments.
- Easy Handling & Hygiene: Smooth internal contours make cleaning simple between batch refills.
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Commercial Tea Storage Tub FAQs
How much loose leaf tea fits inside a 13.4L UK-manufactured storage tub?
Capacity varies depending on leaf density. Standard cut black teas and green teas (such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey, or Sencha) fill up to 2.0kg. Larger open-leaf teas (such as Pai Mu Tan or Oolongs) hold roughly 1.5kg, while voluminous botanicals (such as whole chamomile flowers or peppermint leaves) fill between 1.0kg and 1.2kg per tub.
How does the tamper-evident lid mechanism work when receiving new tubs?
Tubs are shipped with lids fitted unsealed so that the tear-tab mechanism remains 100% intact upon arrival. You can immediately fill the tub with your bulk tea supply on-site and press the lid down firmly until it snaps into place. Once snapped shut, opening the tub requires breaking the tear tab, guaranteeing ingredient chain-of-custody and HACCP hygiene compliance.
Are these tubs sturdy enough to stack vertically on high pantry shelves?
Yes. Each tub features a recessed rim specifically moulded to interlock with the base of an identical tub. This enables safe, stable vertical stacking in kitchen pantries and storage racks, maximising vertical space without slipping.
