Checklist for opening a local herbal apothecary
The Brutal Truth About Herbal Tea Packaging: What Actually Works Online Think tossing your herbal tea in a cute box will win over online shoppers? Think again. If your packaging can’t keep herbs fresh, scream your brand, and survive a delivery truck’s abuse, you’re setting yourself up for a refund nightmare. My Journey: From Soggy Bags to Stand-Up Success Let’s get real. I’ve watched too many herbalists sabotage their own business with packaging that looks pretty on Instagram but turns their tea into stale, flavorless dust by the time it hits the customer’s doorstep. I learned the hard way—after a batch of my own hand-blended teas arrived at a customer’s door smelling like cardboard and disappointment. Lesson burned into my brain: freshness is king, and your packaging is the throne. The Science and Strategy: What Makes Packaging “Best” for Herbal Teas? 1. Stand-Up Pouches: The Gold Standard If you’re serious about selling herbal tea online, stand-up pouches are your new bes...
