Why Sustainable Packaging Matters for Herbal Teas & Spices

At Spiced Up, we believe that wellness doesn’t stop at what’s in your cup or on your plate—it extends to how products are sourced, packaged, and shared with the world. Just as we carefully select organic herbs and spices that honor both tradition and taste, we also consider the impact our packaging has on the planet.

Every year, billions of tea bags, spice jars, and food packages end up in landfills or oceans. Packaging is often overlooked, but it plays a huge role in sustainability. Choosing eco-friendly materials helps reduce waste, protect ecosystems, and ensure that your daily wellness ritual leaves a lighter footprint.

We’ve designed our packaging with both freshness and the environment in mind. Our herbal tea blends are packaged in kraft bags.

Why they’re sustainable:

• Biodegradable & Compostable: Many kraft paper bags break down naturally, unlike plastic pouches.

• Renewable Resource: Made from wood pulp, kraft paper comes from trees—a renewable material when responsibly sourced.

• Lightweight & Low Impact: They require less energy to produce and transport compared to heavier packaging like plastic tubs or metal cans, which lowers the carbon footprint.

Our spice blends are bottled into glass, food grade jars. 

Why they’re sustainable:

• Infinitely Recyclable: Unlike plastic, glass can be recycled endlessly without loss of quality.

• Reusable: Customers can repurpose jars for spice storage, tea refills, or even DIY projects.

• Durability: Glass protects delicate herbs and spices from air and moisture, helping extend shelf life and reduce food waste.

• Premium & Timeless: Glass conveys quality and encourages people to hold onto it instead of tossing it. 

🌍 The Sustainable Duo

When kraft bags and glass jars are used together, they create a circular packaging system:

1. Starter Product: You purchase teas or spices in a beautiful glass jar or kraft bag.

2. Refill Cycle: Then you repurchase eco-friendly kraft bag refills (lighter to ship, compostable or recyclable).

3. Reuse & Refill: Then you refill the jar indefinitely, reducing packaging waste over time.

This system lowers single-use waste, gives customers an incentive to repurpose packaging, and balances practicality, freshness, and environmental responsibility. When you brew a cup of tea or season your meals with our blends, you’re not just nourishing your body—you’re contributing to a cycle of wellness that supports people and the planet. Together, we can create a future where sustainability isn’t an afterthought, but the foundation of everything we consume.