Counter Top Shelf vs Tent Card: Tea Display Comparison

Quick answer

For a tea sampling station, the Counter Top Shelf (acrylic) gives you vertical visibility, while the Ethical Scheme Tent Card is a budget-friendly option for tabletop labeling.

Counter Top Shelf vs Tent Card: Trade-offs

• Visibility: The acrylic Counter Top Shelf elevates products off the counter, making them visible from a distance. The Tent Card lies flat or stands low, so it works best for close-up reading. Choose the shelf if you want to draw attention to featured teas from across the room.
• Cost: The Counter Top Shelf costs USD 14.20 (compared to USD 20.00), while the Tent Card is just USD 1.08 (compared to USD 1.50). The shelf is a bigger investment but offers more display real estate. The tent card is ideal for tight budgets or when you need many small labels.
• Space: The acrylic shelf uses vertical space, so it fits on crowded counters without taking up much footprint. The tent card uses tabletop surface area, which can be limiting on small counters. Use the shelf when counter space is precious; use the card when you have ample flat area.

Product facts at a glance

• Counter Top Shelf (Acrylic): This point of sale product is only for use by teapigs stockists. You need an active trade account to purchase this acrylic shelf, so it's not available to general retail customers.

  

• Ethical Scheme Tent Card: This point of sale product is only for use by teapigs stockists. The tent card is also restricted to trade accounts, but its lower price makes it an easy add-on for stockists who already order in bulk.

  

Which one fits your tea shop?

Best for

• Tea shops with limited counter space that want to showcase multiple samples vertically
• Stockists who already order display fixtures and need a durable, reusable option

Not for

• General retail customers without a teapigs trade account
• Shops that need a disposable or one-time-use label for a short promotion