Name: HST - GK 33
Brand: HST

Question 1

What is the HST GK 33 teabag machine?

Accepted Answer

A fully automatic machine for extra-large single-chamber 'caddy' teabags, each in a heat-sealed outer foil envelope, at up to 60 bags per minute. This gives tea producers a clear basis for matching the machine to the intended bag format, product positioning and daily production requirement.

Question 2

How fast is the GK 33?

Accepted Answer

Up to 60 teabags per minute. At the rated 60 bags per minute, eight hours of uninterrupted running represents up to 28,800 bags before allowing for cleaning, changeovers and normal production stops.

Question 3

What format does it make?

Accepted Answer

Extra-large 'caddy' bags of about 11.7 × 5 cm, with an optional heat-sealed outer envelope. This gives tea producers a clear basis for matching the machine to the intended bag format, product positioning and daily production requirement.

Question 4

What is a caddy teabag?

Accepted Answer

A caddy teabag is an individually enveloped, extra-large teabag whose filter bag is sealed inside a printed paper or foil outer envelope. The envelope protects the tea from moisture, light and contamination while providing a premium, gift-ready presentation. The format is widely used for luxury, hotel and pot-brew tea ranges.

Question 5

Is it for premium presentation?

Accepted Answer

The GK 33 produces caddy-style teabags enclosed in heat-sealed outer envelopes, preserving aroma and extending shelf life compared with unwrapped bags. This format is associated with premium retail and gifting ranges where presentation is part of the brand proposition. It suits producers targeting hotel amenities, specialty retail and export markets.

Question 6

Does it envelope each bag?

Accepted Answer

Yes—an optional heat-sealed outer foil envelope is available. This gives tea producers a clear basis for matching the machine to the intended bag format, product positioning and daily production requirement.

Question 7

Is it energy-efficient?

Accepted Answer

The GK 33 consumes approximately 2.3 kWh in its enveloped configuration. Buyers can use this figure when estimating utility requirements alongside its rated output of up to 60 bags per minute.

Question 8

What size is the machine?

Accepted Answer

About 210 × 120 × 230 cm, 900 kg. This gives tea producers a clear basis for matching the machine to the intended bag format, product positioning and daily production requirement.

Question 9

What tea is it for?

Accepted Answer

Large-format or pot teabags and premium presentation formats. This gives tea producers a clear basis for matching the machine to the intended bag format, product positioning and daily production requirement.

Question 10

Who makes the GK 33?

Accepted Answer

HST is a specialist German manufacturer of teabag packaging machinery with decades of field experience across major tea-producing regions. Its machines are known for precision forming, reliable sealing and low maintenance requirements in continuous production environments. dph represents HST across the Middle East and stocks spare parts locally for fast turnaround.

Bag Size	11.7 × 5 cm
Envelope Sizevaries	not available
Filling Quantity	5 g / 16 ml max.
Label Size	8 × 5 cm
Speed	Up to 60 bags/min
Power connectionvaries	2.6 kW
Energy consumptionvaries	2.0 kWh
Dimensions	210 × 120 × 230 cm
Weightvaries	850 kg
Compressed air	4–6 bar

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