Custom Coffee Bags | Printed Bags for Whole Bean & Ground

Product Details

Overview & Specifications

What Are Custom Coffee Bags?

Custom coffee bags are flexible pouches printed with a roaster's own branding and built around a specific coffee. The bag format, dimensions, barrier film, closure, graphics and optional degassing valve are chosen for the coffee form, fill weight, sales channel and packing workflow instead of starting from one fixed bag style.

Custom coffee bags are the broader coffee-packaging platform within the Mylar Bags range. When freshly roasted coffee needs controlled degassing, the Coffee Bags with Valve configuration is used so the valve is developed with the bag.

What it has to do

What Coffee Needs from Its Packaging

Roasted coffee loses quality through oxygen, moisture, light and aroma loss, and fresh roasts also release carbon dioxide. A coffee bag has to manage each of these while carrying the roaster's information. Each need below is matched to how custom coffee bags meet it.

01
Keep
Keep Out Oxygen, Moisture and Light
Oxygen stales roasted coffee, moisture affects grounds and light degrades aroma compounds. The laminate is developed around these requirements using clear, printed, metallized or aluminum-foil constructions according to the protection and presentation required.
02
Hold
Hold Aroma After Opening
Most coffee is used over days or weeks. A resealable zipper on compatible Stand Up and Flat Bottom formats lets the customer reclose the bag between uses instead of folding it over.
03
Manage
Manage Degassing When Needed
Freshly roasted whole bean or ground coffee may release carbon dioxide after packing. Valve need depends on the coffee and packing process, so detailed valve selection is handled through the Coffee Bags with Valve configuration when required.
04
Fit
Fit Standard Retail Weights
Coffee is sold in familiar weights such as 12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb. Dimensions are developed around the coffee's fill weight, density and headspace so each size fills correctly.
05
Carry
Carry Roast, Origin and Brewing Information
Coffee buyers look for roast level, origin, tasting notes, roast date and brewing guidance. The printed panels are laid out so that information is easy to find alongside the brand.
06
Build
Build a Multi-SKU Family
Roasters rarely sell one coffee. Coordinated printing, finishes and panel layouts create a consistent packaging family while differentiating origins, roast levels, flavors, sizes and seasonal releases.

Which Bag Format Fits Your Coffee?

Stand Up, Flat Bottom, 3 Side Seal and Back Seal pouches all suit coffee. Choose by pack size, shelf presentation, panel space and filling process: Stand Up for familiar upright retail, Flat Bottom for a structured five-panel shelf profile, 3 Side Seal for samples and Back Seal for compatible automated filling.

Format	Best for in a coffee program	Decision factor
Stand Up Pouch	Retail bags from 8 oz to 2 lb	Familiar upright format with zipper; broad range of fills
Flat Bottom Bag	Shelf-led retail and larger bags up to 5 lb	Box-like base and five printable panels for origin and brewing information
3 Side Seal Pouch	Samples, single brews and compact packs	Flat format for small fills where a gusset is unnecessary
Back Seal Bag	Wholesale and automated filling	Pillow-style bag suited to form-fill-seal lines

Stand Up vs Flat Bottom Coffee Bags

Stand up and flat bottom are the two most common retail coffee bags. A stand up pouch is simpler and suits most retail sizes; a flat bottom bag stands squarer on the shelf and gives more printable area, which helps when the bag carries detailed origin and brewing information.

Feature	Stand Up Coffee Bag	Flat Bottom Coffee Bag
Base	Bottom gusset opens to stand	Flat rectangular base with side gussets
Printable panels	Front and back	Front, back, two sides and base
Shelf profile	Upright, tapers toward the top	Box-like and stable
Typical coffee sizes	8 oz to 2 lb	8 oz to 5 lb
Zipper and valve	Compatible	Compatible
Best for	Broad retail ranges	Shelf presence and larger packs

Custom Coffee Bag Specifications

Custom coffee bags are configured around coffee type, bag format, fill weight, barrier needs, closure, valve decision and brand presentation.

Specification	Available Configuration
Product Type	Custom Coffee Bag
Category	Mylar Bags
Compatible Formats	Stand Up Pouch, Flat Bottom Bag, 3 Side Seal Pouch, Back Seal Bag
Custom Dimensions	Developed around coffee fill weight, density and selected bag format
Reference Sizes	8 oz to 5 lb whole bean, with custom sizing
Materials	PET Film, Clear PET Film, Metallized PET Film, Holographic PET Film, Kraft Paper Laminate
Barrier Configuration	Selected around oxygen, moisture, aroma and light requirements
Closure / Features	Ziplock, hook-and-loop zipper, tear notch, hang hole, clear window and optional one-way degassing valve where compatible
Print Methods	Digital, Flexographic, Rotogravure
Print Coverage	According to selected bag format
Print Colors	Full-color CMYK and Pantone spot colors
Coating / Lamination	Gloss, Matte, Soft-Touch, Interior Aluminum Foil
Finishes	Foil Stamping, Spot UV, Raised 3D UV, Clear Window
Starting Price	From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on format, size, film, valve, printing and quantity
Minimum Order	500 units
Standard Production	7 days from approved proof after format, film, finish and functional features are confirmed
Rush Production	Available on request
Shipping	USA and worldwide

What Size Coffee Bag Do I Need?

Coffee bag size depends on the coffee's fill weight and density and on the bag format. As a guide, a 12 oz whole bean bag is about 7 × 11 × 3.5 inches as a stand up pouch or 4.9 × 9.1 × 3.1 inches as a flat bottom bag. Ground coffee packs more densely, so the same bag holds slightly more.

Whole bean fill	Stand Up Pouch (W × H × G)	Flat Bottom Bag (W × H × G)
8 oz	6 × 9.5 × 3.25 in	5.1 × 7.9 × 2.8 in
12 oz	7 × 11 × 3.5 in	4.9 × 9.1 × 3.1 in
1 lb	7.6 × 11.75 × 4 in	5.5 × 10.4 × 3.1 in
2 lb	9.6 × 14 × 3 in	5.9 × 11.8 × 3.9 in
5 lb	Flat Bottom recommended	7.1 to 8.7 × 15 to 16 × 4.7 in

Important: These are reference sizes, not guaranteed capacities. Bean size, roast level, grind, settling, valve position and required headspace all change the final dimensions, so a trial fill is recommended before the production dieline is approved.

If you are unsure, share the coffee, roast and target weight with the quote request and Packaging Dock will recommend a starting size.

Customization

Customize Your Coffee Bags

Build the bag around the coffee, fill size and retail presentation first, then select the structure, barrier, closure, valve and print system.

Bag Format and Size

Choose Stand Up for a familiar upright retail bag, Flat Bottom for a more structured five-panel presentation, 3 Side Seal for samples and compact packs, or Back Seal for compatible pillow-style and automated filling.

Coffee Barrier Structure

Choose clear film only when showing the beans matters more than light protection, metallized PET for an opaque barrier with a lighter look, and interior aluminum foil when the coffee needs the strongest light and oxygen protection. Kraft-laminated film gives a natural paper look over the barrier layers.

Valve Decision

Freshly roasted whole bean or ground coffee may need controlled degassing; instant coffee and dry mixes usually do not. When a valve is needed, the Coffee Bags with Valve configuration sets valve type and placement with the bag.

Closures and Convenience Features

Choose a ziplock or hook-and-loop zipper when the coffee is used over several days, a tear notch for clean first opening, and a hang hole for peg display. Options are selected according to the chosen pouch structure.

Printing and SKU Families

Full-color CMYK and Pantone spot colors can organize origin, roast level, tasting notes, brewing instructions and seasonal variants. Keep a fixed layout and change color coding or labels by SKU so the range reads as one family on the shelf.

Finishes

Matte, gloss and soft-touch set the overall feel, while foil stamping and Spot UV pick out logos or roast names. A clear window can show the beans where the reduced light protection is acceptable.

Ordering

How to Order Custom Coffee Bags

Ordering custom coffee bags takes five steps: share the coffee and requirements, confirm the format, size and dieline, approve the artwork proof, move into production, and ship. Orders start at 500 units, with standard production in 7 days from approved proof after the final specification is confirmed.

01
Request a Quote
Share the coffee form (whole bean, ground or instant), roast, fill weight, number of SKUs, preferred format, valve and zipper needs and quantity. Packaging Dock typically responds to quote requests within 24 hours.
02
Confirm the Format and Dieline
Bag format, dimensions, gusset, zipper and any valve position are developed around the coffee and packing process. Packaging Dock then provides a custom dieline showing printable areas and seal zones.
03
Approve the Artwork and Proof
Artwork is prepared on the dieline with free design support available. The proof is reviewed for panel layout, roast and origin information, barcode placement and finishes before approval.
04
Production
Production begins after the proof and the final specification are approved. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof, with rush production available on request.
05
Shipping
Finished coffee bags ship across the USA and worldwide. Transit method, delivery time and shipping cost depend on the destination, order volume and shipment requirements.

Sample note: A pre-production sample can be arranged when the project requires physical approval before the full production run.

Uses

Who Uses Custom Coffee Bags?

Custom coffee bags are used by roasters, cafés, subscription brands and coffee wholesalers. The bag specification follows the coffee form, pack size and sales channel. See Tea & Coffee packaging for the wider coffee range.

01
Whole Bean Coffee
Whole bean coffee can use Stand Up, Flat Bottom or other compatible formats with barrier and valve decisions based on roast profile, pack timing, fill weight and distribution needs. What matters here: degassing, aroma retention and reclosure.
02
Ground and Espresso Coffee
Ground and espresso coffee can use custom pouches with barrier films, closures and optional valve configurations selected around the specific coffee and packing process. What matters here: a stronger oxygen barrier, because ground coffee stales faster than whole bean.
03
Instant Coffee and Dry Coffee Mixes
Instant coffee, powdered coffee beverages and dry mixes can use customized formats and reclosure features according to moisture sensitivity, serving format and filling process. What matters here: moisture protection and a reliable zipper.
04
Retail, Subscription, Café and Wholesale Programs
Coordinated bag sizes and graphics can support retail shelves, recurring subscriptions, café sales, seasonal releases and wholesale coffee programs within one packaging system. What matters here: consistent sizing and a print system that scales across SKUs.

Structures

Explore Compatible Mylar Structures

Custom coffee bags are available on these Mylar pouch structures. Compare the other formats below, or explore the complete Mylar Bags range.

Stand Up Pouch

Bottom gusset opens when filled so the pouch stands upright on the shelf.

Flat Bottom Bag

Flat base and two side gussets give a box-like footprint and five print panels.

3 Side Seal Pouch

Sealed on three edges and filled through the fourth for flat, compact packs.

Back Seal Bag

Rear seam with top and bottom seals for pillow-style and automated filling.

FAQ

Custom Coffee Bag FAQs

What are custom coffee bags?

Custom coffee bags are flexible coffee packages developed with a selected pouch format, dimensions, barrier film, printing, closure and optional features around the coffee and brand requirements.

What pouch styles are available for coffee packaging?

Stand Up Pouches, Flat Bottom Bags, 3 Side Seal Pouches and Back Seal Bags are compatible coffee structures. The right choice depends on fill size, shelf presentation, branding needs and filling process.

What size bag do I need for 12 oz of coffee?

A 12 oz whole bean bag is about 7 × 11 × 3.5 inches as a stand up pouch or about 4.9 × 9.1 × 3.1 inches as a flat bottom bag. Ground coffee packs more densely, so confirm the size with a trial fill.

What size bag holds 1 lb of coffee?

A 1 lb whole bean bag is about 7.6 × 11.75 × 4 inches as a stand up pouch or about 5.5 × 10.4 × 3.1 inches as a flat bottom bag, depending on roast and headspace.

Do custom coffee bags need a degassing valve?

Not always. Valve need depends on the coffee form, roast profile, packing timing, fill weight and headspace. Freshly roasted coffee that requires controlled degassing should use the Coffee Bags with Valve configuration.

What are flat bottom coffee bags used for?

Flat Bottom Bags provide a more structured, box-like retail profile with front, back, side and bottom panels available for branding. They are often selected when shelf presentation and printable area are a priority.

Should I choose a stand up or flat bottom coffee bag?

Choose a stand up pouch for a familiar, simpler retail bag across most sizes, and a flat bottom bag when you want a squarer shelf profile, more printable panels or a larger 5 lb pack.

Can custom printed coffee bags include a zipper?

Yes, compatible Stand Up and Flat Bottom formats can include a resealable zipper, with other closure options selected according to the bag structure.

What barrier is used for coffee bean packaging bags?

The laminate is selected around oxygen, moisture, aroma and light requirements. Clear, metallized and aluminum-foil structures provide different levels of opacity and barrier performance.

Are kraft coffee bags available?

Yes. Kraft paper laminate gives a natural paper look on the outside while the inner barrier layers are selected around the coffee's protection needs.

Can I create different designs for several coffee SKUs?

Yes. A coordinated print system can keep the overall brand consistent while changing origin, roast level, flavor, color coding, size and seasonal artwork across SKUs.

Are custom coffee bags available for wholesale and bulk orders?

Yes. Custom formats, films, closures, valves and printing are available for production quantities. Minimum order starts from 500 units after the final specification is confirmed.