What Is Bag in Box With Tap? Structure and Benefits

A bag in box with tap is a liquid packaging solution that combines a sealed aseptic inner bag with a built-in dispensing tap inside an outer carton. Originally designed for wine, this format is now widely used for cold brew coffee and other beverages. Guangdong Kody Packaging manufactures custom bag in box with tap.

What Parts Make Up a Bag in Box With Tap?

A bag in box with tap consists of an outer carton, a sealed inner bag and a dispensing tap. The outer carton provides rigid support and transport protection, the inner bag shields the liquid from light and air, and the tap lets users dispense liquid without pouring. Common formats include 5L bag in box with tap (BIB).

Why Is Bag in Box With Tap Used for Cold Brew Coffee?

Cold brew coffee is sensitive to light and air, both of which affect the taste and flavour of the beverage over time, and a bag in box with tap seals the coffee away from both. The inner bag and outer box combination also allows bag in box with tap to be transported over long distances and stored easily in small spaces.

How Does Bag in Box With Tap Compare With Bottles and Cans?

• Dispensing: a bag in box with tap dispenses directly from the tap, while bottles and cans must be poured or served with additional vessels.
• Light and air barrier: a bag in box with tap relies on its sealed inner bag, while glass bottles and metal cans depend on their container material and closure.
• Recycling: a bag in box with tap is easier to recycle than hard containers such as bottles and cans.
• Branding area: the outer carton of a bag in box with tap offers a large surface area for branding and communication, with numerous printing and finishing processes available, including gold or silver inks.

How Does Bag in Box With Tap Lower Packaging Costs?

A bag in box with tap shifts a double package — a carton with a pillow bag inside — into a single package, so manufacturers can drastically reduce packaging material costs and material waste. For many brands this is a major selling point that helps reach new customers and expand distribution.

Which Products Still Require Bag in Box Packaging?

Products such as cereal and meal kits typically need a more rigid container to prevent ingredients from spilling or being damaged during transport and storage, and the tall design of cartons can present challenges for stand up pouches. Most ready-to-eat cereals are still sold in bag in box packaging because it is considered safe for children to open and consume on their own, and some industries prefer bag in box because of tradition or industry regulations. Pouches, however, are gaining traction for center-of-store products like granola and nut mixes.

Q: What is bag in box with tap used for?

A: Bag in box with tap was originally designed for wine and is now widely used for beverages such as cold brew coffee, as well as for products like cereal and meal kits that need a rigid outer carton.

Q: Can bag in box with tap be custom printed?

A: Yes. The outer carton of a bag in box with tap offers a large surface area for branding and supports numerous printing and finishing processes, including gold or silver inks. Guangdong Kody Packaging offers custom bag in box with tap production.

Q: Should I choose bag in box with tap or a stand up pouch?

A: Cereal and meal kits that need a rigid container to prevent spilling or damage are better suited to bag in box with tap, while center-of-store products such as granola and nut mixes can use stand up pouches, which are gaining traction in that space.