These Burlap Tea Bag Jars are the perfect way to store my special tea bags. Their romantic look seems to be just waiting for me to reach in and start a new memory!
There is nothing quite like a good cup of tea, particularly when the weather is cold like it is right now. Drinking tea is so much more than just the act of having a beverage!
It’s warm and cozy; it soothes my soul, it gives me a chance to relax and invites conversation with friends and family while making new memories. 
Did you know that tea is second only to water for being the most widely consumed beverage in the world? Many people think of people from Great Britain as the big tea drinkers but, in fact, 82% of Americans drink tea, too.
That is more than 158 million people who enjoy the beverage! It is fun to think that drinking tea is now a proud American tradition, too. It’s even considered quite trendy now with the under 30 age group!
I have never been much of a coffee drinker, but I do love my tea. My daughter, Jess, is also an avid tea drinker. She spent a semester of college in the U.K. and came back devoted to having a “cup of tea” in the afternoon.
Since that time, she has been acquiring all things tea from teapots, to new varieties of tea, cups to drink it in and also containers for her teabags. I thought it would be fun to do make these fun Burlap Tea Bag Jars as a gift for her.
Note: Hot glue guns, and heated glue can burn. Please use extreme caution when using a hot glue gun. Learn to use your tool properly before you start any project.
Let’s make some Burlap Tea Bag Jars.
To make these fun tea bag holders you will need the following supplies:
- 2 empty aluminum cans, cleaned thoroughly
- 1 length of plain burlap ribbon 2 1/2″ wide
- 1 length of chevron burlap ribbon 2 1/2″ wide
- 2 pieces of burlap material about 4″ square.
- 1 wooden spool (cut this in half and use half for each tea bag jar)
- 1 can of burgundy spray paint with a matte finish
- 1 length of 3/4″ wide burgundy burlap ribbon
- 1 length of lace burlap ribbon 1 1/2″ wide
- 1 burlap burgundy colored bow
- 1 length of jute twine
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- some of your favorite teabags
Start by spraying the cans and lids, both inside and out. The lids are sharp now but will be covered in fabric later. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Lightly attach the 3/4″ wide burgundy ribbon into the middle of the 1 1/2″ wide burlap lace ribbon with hot glue. Then attach this piece into the middle of the wide plain burlap ribbon.
Measure around your cans to see the length that you will need for the burlap ribbons. Cut them to size and wrap one can with the burgundy and lace ribbon for decoration.
Glue the burlap in place at the back of the can with hot glue. I had extra of the burlap lace when I was done. See how I used it on my Rope Wrapped Eggs project.
Add the burgundy bow in the front center of the jar with a dab of glue.
Wrap the jar with a chevron ribbon on it with a length of jute twine long enough to go around the jar and tie in a small bow on the front. Use a few tiny dabs of glue to keep it in place nicely.
The Burlap Tea Bag Jars are now ready to fill with some tea bags.
To make the jar lids, paint the wooden spool and then cut it in half. Cover the aluminum lid with the pieces of 4″ burlap material, fold it under on the back and hot glue it in place.
Cut two pieces of the lace burlap ribbon the size of the can top and hot glue them in place on top of the covered lids, then hot glue the burgundy 1/2 wooden spool in place on each of the lids.
These DIY Tea Bag Jars look so cute on the counter. They have a French country rustic look to them. Now it’s time for a cup of tea and biscuit!.
Be sure to also check out my Sheet Music Farmhouse Tea Coasters.
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38 responses to “Burlap Tea Bag Jars”
We drink a lot of tea in this house! Those canisters are very adorable. I need to make a bunch of them to fit all of our tea! Maybe I could use a coffee can!
Thanks Christy. Glad you like them. I love how quick they were to put together! Carol
What a beautiful way to store tea bags! The burlap ribbon is gorgeous and I love the colors.
Thanks Alli. I was lucky to get ribbon and bows that all matched nicely! Carol
My dad drinks a lot of tea, so I think he would really like this tea jar. What a great idea.
Thanks Robin. It was fun making them! Carol
Those Burlap Tea Bag Jars are so adorable! I’m not much of a the drinker but everyone else in my family is obsessed with tea. This would make a great gift for any tea lover.
My daughter is the tea drinker in our house. She loves these! Carol
Very cute craft Idea, Love those.
What a cute idea! I wish I saw this at Christmas time because a lot of people my family actually really like tea. This would be fun to make for them.
Thanks Jeanette. Pin it to your boards and you will be reminded it of the project next Christmas! Carol
Tea is my thing. Especially during the winter. These are really cute
Thanks Candy. I find that I drink it more in the winter too! Carol
I love this storage idea for tea. It would look super cute on the table when company comes over, too! I’ve been drinking a ton of tea this winter, mostly to warm me up. I should get organized, though, I’ve been throwing all of the boxes in a big bin in my pantry. 🙂 #client
Thanks Courtney. glad you like the project! Carol
I love the rustic chic look so these jars would fit right into my kitchen. They would be perfect for holding my daughter’s tea.
Hi Pam. That is what I like most about them too! Carol
Omg how cute are these?!?! I’m a huge tea drinker! I don’t drink coffee so tea is where I get all my caffeine from
Thanks Courtney. I love them too. I like that they are small enough to each hold their own type of tea but still match. Carol
What a cute way to store your tea!! I al always down for a cute way to organize things!!
Me too Ricci!
I love this craft idea. Those tea bag canisters would look great on the table for an afternoon tea party with friends! It can give them the option to choose which tea they’d like! I haven’t tried Bigelow Peppermint but I would love to!
It is a nice tea with just a hint of mint. I like it a lot. Carol
This is such a great way to store your tea! I have boxes of different flavors all over my counter, such a mess.
Time to get them organized with these!
These are so cute. They would make for a great gift. I know a few people that love tea. I know my daughter would really like one too.
Thanks Jenn. I like the idea of them as a gift for my daughter. Carol
Burlap is great. Just look at all the great stuff you can do with it, including what you have made here. Very cool!
Thanks Kita. Glad you like them. Carol
I guess I can do that stuff and can store my pens too 🙂 Thanks for sharing! For the tea, was the peppermint better or both tastes good?
I liked them both but the peppermint was more to my liking. Carol
What a cute craft idea! I love tea and would love to make these for our kitchen.
Thanks Bonnie. Hope yours turn out nicely. Carol
So what you’re telling me is I need to make a tea jar. They are so cute, I’m a big tea drinker. It is my first beverage of the day, everyday.
These are just too cute! I love this – it looks like so much fun to make too! Great post!
Thanks Adriana. They were a lot of fun. Carol
These Burlap tea Bag jars are so cute and they’re perfect for gifting to tea loving friends.
Thanks Peachy. Glad you liked the project. Carol