What are the two main factors driving the increased cost of pyramid tea bags compared to flat ones?
More expensive raw material (whole leaf tea vs. dust) and complexity of the packaging process.
The price differential between pyramid tea bags and basic flat sachets is substantial and stems from two primary economic realities. Firstly, manufacturers who invest in the more complex pyramid packaging generally choose to fill them with higher-grade ingredients, such as whole leaf tea or large orthodox-cut leaves, rather than the fine fannings found in cheaper bags. Whole leaf material carries a higher raw material cost. Secondly, the manufacturing process itself is inherently more complex and capital-intensive. Creating a three-dimensional sachet requires specialized machinery capable of folding, filling, and sealing the structure effectively, which adds significantly to the overhead compared to the relatively simple folding and sealing required for traditional flat bags.
