10 Personalised Tea Tins Under £20 (That People Actually Use)
Looking for a small gift that doesn’t end up in a drawer? These personalised tea tins under £20 are flat, cute and genuinely useful. The slim metal shell slides into handbags and desk drawers; the personalisation makes it feel thoughtful, not generic.
Format used below: a personalised STEPOY tin, 3.94 × 3.94 × 0.39 in (inner 3.74 × 3.74 × 0.35 in), comfy for 3–5 wrapped sachets. Prices vary by print, but single-tin gifts typically sit under £20.
1) Minimal Monogram
Why it works: Clean initials, timeless, gender-neutral.
Best for: Colleagues, Secret Santa, new starters.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets · About 0.4 in thick.
Print prompt: “AA” in serif, centre, small.
2) Floral Script Name
Why it works: Soft, giftable, very “keepable”.
Best for: Teachers, bridesmaids, mums.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: “Amelia’s Tea” in cursive + tiny leaf sprig.
3) Travel Map Marker
Why it works: Says “you travel, you deserve proper tea”.
Best for: Frequent flyers, consultants.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: Pin icon + “London ↔ Edinburgh Brew Kit”.
4) Dog Person Edition 🐾
Why it works: Instant smile + easy personalisation.
Best for: Pet owners, dog-walk crew.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: Silhouette + “Tea with Milo”.
5) Bold Colour Pop
Why it works: Easy to spot inside dark bags.
Best for: Students, commuters.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: Solid bright lid + block caps name.
6) Corporate Logo, Tiny & Tasteful
Why it works: Staff gift that actually gets reused.
Best for: Onboarding kits, event swag.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: 18–24 px logo top-left + “Team Brew”.
7) Wedding Favour Mini
Why it works: Practical favour guests keep post-event.
Best for: Micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets (peppermint/rooibos are crowd-pleasers).
Print prompt: “A & J · 12 Oct” + tiny heart.
8) Photo Memory (Matte)
Why it works: Personal without being kitsch when matte.
Best for: Best friends, siblings, partners.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: Cropped photo + subtle date bottom-right.
9) Pattern Lover (Checks or Waves)
Why it works: Trendy design that doubles as desk décor.
Best for: Stationery addicts, journalers.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: Pastel checkerboard + small name tag.
10) Night Shift Calm
Why it works: Curated for late hours—decaf + herbal.
Best for: Healthcare, hospitality, new parents.
Capacity: 3–5 sachets.
Print prompt: Moon icon + “Night Shift Kit”.
Gift-Finder Grid (skim & choose)
| Recipient | Go-to design | Suggested mix (3–5 bags) |
|---|---|---|
| Colleague / Secret Santa | Minimal Monogram | 2 × breakfast · 1 × green · 1 × peppermint (+1 × decaf) |
| Teacher | Floral Script | 2 × breakfast · 1 × lemon & ginger · 1 × peppermint |
| Frequent flyer | Travel Map | 2 × strong black · 1 × green · 1 × chamomile |
| Pet owner | Dog Person | 1 × breakfast · 2 × herbal · 1 × rooibos |
| Student | Colour Pop | 2 × breakfast · 1 × green · 1 × peppermint |
| Wedding guest | Wedding Favour | 1 × breakfast · 1 × rooibos · 2 × peppermint |
| New parent / night shift | Night Shift Calm | 1 × decaf black · 2 × herbal · 1 × ginger |
How to Make It Gift-Ready (2 steps)
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Personalise & print: name/initials/logo or a tiny icon.
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Load the kit: stack 3–5 wrapped sachets, alternate corners, close flush. Add a tiny note card (“Brew times” or a hug-in-words).
Why these tins don’t end up in drawers
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Slim (~0.4 in) so people actually carry them.
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Crumb-proof lid; metal wipes clean.
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Useful daily—commute, hotel, desk, picnic.
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Personal—the name keeps it from “migrating”.
Care
Wipe dry; air open after herbals; for lingering notes, a pinch of dry bicarb on tissue for a few hours (remove before refilling).
