Alpine Ancient Trees Dark Tea

Alpine Ancient Trees Dark Tea

Alpine Ancient Trees Dark Tea is an innovative packaging design that exemplifies the harmonious integration of traditional tea culture with sustainable design principles. This sophisticated packaging solution, created by designers Xiaobin Li, Xingguo Li, and Shilin Huang, features a distinctive architectural structure crafted from BC pit corrugated paper that artistically represents the natural mountainous environment where ancient tea trees flourish. The design, measuring 284mm×226mm×94mm, employs an ingenious clamshell box construction formed as a single piece, incorporating F-flute corrugated paper laminated with F-flute single-face corrugated paper to create a layered, mountain-like silhouette. This environmentally conscious design serves multiple purposes: it securely houses tea blocks (72mm×72mm×50mm), provides an aesthetic representation of tea's origins, and offers a second life as a decorative desk bonsai display. The packaging's innovative approach to sustainability and functionality earned it the Silver A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category, recognizing its contribution to advancing eco-friendly design solutions. The design's emphasis on natural materials and recyclability aligns with contemporary environmental concerns while celebrating the cultural significance of traditional tea cultivation. Its structural integrity not only protects the tea but also reduces logistics costs through its compressible design, demonstrating a practical approach to modern packaging challenges while maintaining artistic merit and cultural resonance.

sustainable packaging, eco-friendly design, corrugated paper architecture, traditional tea culture, mountain-inspired aesthetics, functional art packaging

— Adam Dawson

CITATION : "Adam Dawson. 'Alpine Ancient Trees Dark Tea.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=452763 (Accessed on July 23, 2025)"