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Custom coffee pouches
Custom coffee pouches are printed stand-up pouches with a kraft paper outside, a reseal strip and a barrier liner chosen for your coffee. We make them from 50 units per design.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Style
- Stand-up pouch
- Outer
- Kraft paper
- Best for
- Whole bean and ground
- Minimum order
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Paper-first materials
- 100% recyclable
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What is a coffee pouch made of?
The liner is the honest part of this page. Coffee needs a barrier to stay fresh, and most barriers aren't paper. Ask about the liner before you print a recyclable claim on the bag.
A coffee pouch is a flexible bag with a gusseted base, so it stands on a shelf. The outer layer is kraft paper that takes your print. Inside is a liner that keeps air and moisture out.
Roasters often add a one-way valve so the beans can release gas without letting air back in, and a reseal strip so the customer can close it after opening.
- Kraft outer. Printed, one or two inks look best.
- Barrier liner. Keeps the coffee fresh. Your specialist matches it to your roast and shelf life.
- Reseal strip. Zip or press-to-close.
- Valve (optional). Lets roasting gases out.
Specifications
Custom coffee pouches: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | Stand-up pouch with gusseted base |
| Outer | Kraft paper |
| Liner | Barrier liner matched to your coffee and shelf life |
| Closure | Reseal strip |
| Add-ons | One-way degassing valve, tear notch, hang hole |
| Outer, one color to full color | |
| Recyclability | Depends on the liner. Ask before printing a recycling claim |
| Minimum order | 50 units per design |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Pouch or box for coffee?
Coffee goes in both. They do different things.
| Pouch | Box with inner bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshness | Liner and valve do it | Inner bag does it |
| Shelf | Stands up | Stacks |
| Shipping | Light and flat | Bulkier |
| Gifting | Fine | Better |
For gift sets, a custom rigid box or tea box style carton around an inner bag works well.
Compare
Kraft outside or white outside?
The outer layer is about the look.
| Kraft | White | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Natural, roaster feel | Bright, modern |
| Pastel print | Turns beige | Prints true |
| Best for | One or two strong inks | Full color |
Custom kraft boxes: how they print explains how inks shift on brown paper. The same applies to pouches.
Sizing
Size by weight
Pouches are sized by how much coffee they hold. Tell us the weight per bag and whether it's whole bean or ground, since ground coffee packs denser.
We draw the pouch to fit with room for the reseal strip and valve.
Who orders coffee pouches
- Specialty roasters. Single-origin bags in small runs.
- Cafes. House blends to take home.
- Subscriptions. See custom subscription boxes.
- Tea brands. Loose leaf in the same pouch.
Finishes
Print simply on kraft.
Pouches take fewer finishes than boxes. Strong ink on kraft does most of the work.
Foil stamping
Origin or roast name.
Spot UV
Gloss logo on a matte pouch.
Quote
Get a quote for custom coffee pouches
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom coffee pouches: questions.
What is the minimum order for custom coffee pouches?
50 units per design.
Are coffee pouches recyclable?
It depends on the liner. Many barrier liners aren't paper, so check before printing a recycling claim. Your specialist will tell you what the liner is.
Do I need a degassing valve?
For freshly roasted whole beans, usually yes. It lets gas out without letting air in.
Can pouches be resealed?
Yes, with a reseal strip near the top.
How long do custom coffee pouches take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You want a fully plastic-free coffee bag
Most barrier liners aren't paper. If plastic-free matters more than shelf life, sell in a box with a paper inner bag and a shorter best-before.
You need fewer than 50 boxes
Our minimum is 50 units. For 10 or 20, a stock box with a printed sticker will cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
How much per bag?
Send the weight per bag, whole bean or ground, and how many you need.
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