Don't overlook the importance of coffee bean bags to coffee preservation. The packaging you choose can affect the freshness of the coffee beans, the efficiency of preservation, the length of the coffee beans' fresh-keeping period, etc.
Whether you're a roaster, store owner or consumer, it's important to know which coffee bean bags is right for you.
The author interviewed Corina Ye, director of MT Pak, a manufacturer of coffee bean bags, and Barbara Croce, director of roaster Gold Box Roastery UK, as well as customers of MT Pak. These people will tell you about some common types of coffee bean bags on the market, And how roasters and consumers choose.
Four common types of coffee bean bags
Although there are many kinds of coffee bean bags on the market, they can be mainly divided into four types according to the purpose of use:
1. Stand up bean bag
The bags are made up of two panels and a bottom corner panel, giving them a triangular shape. They are also often used in resealable zip lock bags to keep coffee fresher for longer even when the bag is opened. The combination of low price and high quality makes stand up coffee bean bags a popular choice for small and medium sized stores.
The bottom gusset also allows the bag to stand, giving the beans more room to display. If you add more designs, you can make a bag of coffee beans have a more eye catching presentation.
2. Flat bottom bean bag
This coffee bean bags has a beautiful appearance. The design of the square bottom makes the coffee bean bags stand more stably, making it more prominent, and depending on the material, it can have a deeper modern design. If you use the design of the zipper bag, let the appearance and function (re-sealable) coexist at the same time.
Plus, it can hold more beans in a smaller bag thanks to its angled panels on the sides. That said, this makes storage and transportation more efficient and environmentally friendly.
In addition, this kind of coffee bean bags will be more ideal if it is equipped with a ventilation valve, the coffee can be exhausted and aged in a normal time course, which is also the main function of the air valve. Additionally, the zipper allows the user to use the beans in small quantities and then reseal the bean bag so it remains fresh.
The disadvantage of this coffee bean bags is that the production process is more complicated, so its price is usually higher.
3. Side Bean Bag
This is a more traditional but still very popular coffee bean bags that is sturdy, durable and suitable for packing large quantities of coffee. This coffee bean bag is suitable if you choose to pack a large amount of coffee, such as a five-pound pack.
These bags have a flat bottom design, which can stand on their own when the bag is filled with coffee beans, even if the bag is empty, it can stand if the bottom is folded.
The coffee bean bags can be printed at a variety of angles, making them easy to brand, and they also cost less than other bean bags. On the other hand, they are not zipped. Usually, they are usually sealed with sealing rods, sealing strips, or rubber bands. Although this coffee bean bags can be closed with a tool, it is not as fresh as a zipper bag, so the coffee beans are usually not kept fresh for a long time.
4. Small bean bag
This bag can come in many sizes, but is usually used for single cup servings of coffee beans. This type of bag is usually used when a roaster is to provide a sample to a customer.
Although these bags are relatively small, they can be printed on the entire surface, increasing the chances of branding. However, this kind of coffee bean bags needs other items to support it to stand, which will be more limited in display.