Meet the brand...
The Corner Dispensary is a beloved local health-and-wellness store in Cowes, Victoria. Run by qualified health practitioners, it offers a wide range of natural products – from supplements and herbal remedies to bulk foods and organic produce. In particular, the store’s extensive loose-leaf tea selection is a highlight: it’s a “wall of loose leaf teas, herbs and spices is much loved by our locals and visitors alike.” The Corner Dispensary is a wellness-focused brand built around quality, organic ingredients and community health.
The challenge
The Corner Dispensary needed tea packaging that would live up to its organic, wellness-oriented image. They wanted something premium and beautiful – but also very functional. On one hand, the design needed to convey the brand’s values, on the other, the packaging had to protect the product. Loose teas are fragile: exposure to air, light or moisture degrades flavour. The task for us was to create a beautifully designed cylinder that both looked upscale and kept the teas fresh.
Our solution
Working closely with The Corner Dispensary team and their designer, we created a range of custom cylinders designed to meet every need. Because the store offers tea refills, the packaging also had to be durable enough for repeat use. That meant crafting a canister that not only protected the product, but could also be opened, refilled, and reused time and time again - supporting both sustainability and a thoughtful customer experience.
The result was a high-end tea canister with carefully chosen materials and features:
- Premium textured cylinder: We designed the outer using a thick paper with a soft, natural texture. This textured stock feels hand-crafted and organic to the touch.
- Metallic foil accents: The logo is stamped in metallic foil. The shiny foil adds a subtle sparkle against the rainbow of natural colours the, giving the cylinders a truly premium look.
- Food-grade foil liner: Inside the tube, we used a food-grade foil lining. This creates a high-barrier seal around the tea, blocking out light, oxygen and moisture.
- Snug metal plug lid: We topped the cylinder with a push-in metal lid . It fits securely, providing an airtight seal while adding a polished finish. This lid both reinforces the freshness barrier and makes the unboxing feel substantial and premium.
Each of these elements – the textured paper, the foil graphics, the metal lid, the inner lining – was selected to blend form and function, giving the Corner Dispensary packaging that looks artisanal and feels high-quality, yet keeps the tea at peak freshness.
The results
The new packaging was a hit. Upon receiving their shipment, The Corner Dispensary was delighted. We were so excited to receive their feedback… “Thank you so so much team… We LOVE what you helped us create with our tea packaging. Absolute dream to work with!”
Why it works
This custom packaging works so well because every design choice reinforces The Corner Dispensary’s brand values and product quality.
The custom cylinders, in all their beautiful colours, align form with function. They feels upscale and wellness-focused in hand, and it genuinely preserves the product’s quality. This perfect fit between premium design and practical performance is why the Corner Dispensary team and their customers love the new tea packaging.
The Corner Dispensary's packaging:
Custom Printed Three Piece Cylinders