Mondi and Spotless Tea Bag partner for new pouch concept for tea bags

Invented by Matti Koskinen, who is also the founder of Spotless Tea Bag, Steabag has been designed to provide a clean and environmentally-friendly was to handle and dispose of tea bags after they have been used to brew a cup of tea.

Steabag is a paper-based single portion stand-up pouch offering barrier properties against oxygen and moisture. It also has an aroma barrier to keep the product in good condition until it is used. Additionally it is watertight, so tea drinkers can place a used tea bag back in the pouch avoiding mess or use of additional dishes.

The development combined the material competence and technologies from Mondi Extrusion Coatings with the conversion and pouch making capabilities of Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging. Using Mondi’s biodegradable high barrier material, Sustainex, means Steabag can be disposed in an environmentally friendly way as both the paper and coating are biodegradable according to EN 13432.

Thomas Gröner, head of innovation and research and development at Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging, said: ‘We combined a creative concept with our in-depth material and packaging skills – and on top with our commitment to sustainable innovations.’

‘I couldn't be more impressed on the positive, open-minded attitude and professional expertise Mondi has brought to the concept's development process,’ said Koskinen. ‘Now with a novel packaging, tea lovers all over the world can make their teatime delightfully spotless.’