- Multi-layer barrier pouches engineered for 2 oz sample packs, 10 oz to 16 oz retail bags and 5 lb cafe bulk hoppers.
- Available with one-way carbon dioxide degassing valves, press-to-close or pocket zippers, tear notches and food-safe inner liners on request.
- Minimums depend on the product and are confirmed with your quote; production takes 10 to 14 business days with 4 to 5 day rush.
- Includes free custom dielines, digital proofs and 3D mockups before payment, plus free delivery across all 50 US states.
Custom Coffee Bags
Custom coffee bags printed with your roastery artwork for 2 oz sample packs, 10 oz and 12 oz retail whole-bean pouches, 1 lb ground roasts and 5 lb cafe bulk bags. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days (rush in 4 to 5), with free design help and free 50-state shipping.
What are custom coffee bags?
Custom coffee bags are multi-layer flexible barrier pouches printed with your roastery branding and heat-sealed to protect roasted whole-bean or ground coffee from oxygen, moisture, UV light and aroma loss. Freshly roasted coffee beans release carbon dioxide gas for days after leaving the cooling tray; without a one-way degassing valve, sealed bags balloon and split along the seams, while unsealed paper bags let staling oxygen rush inside. Modern specialty roasters pair high-barrier inner films with matte, soft-touch or natural kraft outer layers, reclosable zippers and easy-open tear notches so customers can reseal the bag after every morning brew. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. At CubitPack, custom coffee bags take 10 to 14 business days (or 4 to 5 days with rush), with free design help, no plate charges and free shipping to all 50 states.
Coffee bags facts
- Minimum
- Confirmed with quote
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 business days, quoted
- Bag styles
- Stand-up, flat-bottom box pouch, side-gusset, flat packet
- Features
- One-way degassing valve, zipper, tear notch, window
- Printing
- Full color (CMYK), Pantone, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, spot UV
- Food contact
- Food-safe inner barrier liners on request
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Should I choose stand-up pouches, flat-bottom bags or side-gusset coffee bags?
| Pouch style | How it stands & seals | Best roast capacity | Reclosure & valve options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand-up pouch (doypack) | Oval bottom gusset expands when filled so the bag stands upright | 4 oz, 8 oz, 10-12 oz and 16 oz retail bags | Press-to-close zipper, tear notch, one-way degassing valve |
| Flat-bottom box pouch | Five flat panels with sealed corner gussets that sit square like a carton | 10 oz, 12 oz, 1 lb and 2 lb specialty roasts | Front pocket pull-tab zipper or top zipper with one-way valve |
| Side-gusset quad-seal bag | Expandable left and right gussets with a traditional brick footprint | 12 oz, 16 oz and 5 lb wholesale cafe bulk bags | Tin-tie tab, peel-and-seal tape or heat seal with one-way valve |
| Flat 3-side-seal pouch | Pillow or flat packet sealed on three edges with no bottom gusset | 1.5 oz to 2.5 oz single-pot fractional packs and cold-brew sachets | Tear notch for single-use brewing; valve optional |
| Window stand-up pouch | Stand-up bottom gusset with a clear front strip or oval window | 8 oz to 16 oz whole-bean blends and flavored roasts | Press-to-close zipper, tear notch and one-way valve |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom coffee bag fits 2 oz, 12 oz, 1 lb and 5 lb roasts?
Coffee bag dimensions are listed as outer Width × Height × Bottom Gusset in inches. Dark-roasted beans puff up during second crack and take about 10% to 15% more volume than dense light roasts or ground coffee. Leave 1.5 inches of headspace above the bean line so your heat sealer clears the zipper. Whether you are comparing printed coffee bags with valve, custom coffee pouches, wholesale coffee bean bags, flat bottom and stand up coffee bags or custom roasted coffee packaging bags, we size the template to your exact container.
| Pouch size (W × H × G) | Roasted bean capacity | Typical roaster format |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 × 2 in | 1.5 to 2.5 oz (42 to 70 g) | Single-pot fractional pack or sample mailer |
| 5.125 × 8.25 × 3.125 in | 8 oz (227 g) whole bean | Half-pound release or decaf stand-up pouch |
| 6 × 9 × 3.5 in | 10 to 12 oz (283 to 340 g) | Standard US grocery & cafe stand-up pouch |
| 4.75 × 8.5 × 3.25 in | 10 to 12 oz (283 to 340 g) | Flat-bottom box pouch with 5 panels |
| 6.75 × 10.5 × 3.75 in | 16 oz / 1 lb (454 g) | Full-pound diner or grocery stand-up bag |
| 7.5 × 11.5 × 4 in | 32 oz / 2 lb (907 g) | Family-size resealable retail bag |
| 9 × 16 × 5 in | 5 lb (2.27 kg) whole bean | Wholesale cafe hopper and office bulk bag |
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose coffee bags?
- Size for your darkest roastDark whole beans are less dense by weight than light roasts or grounds, so size width, height and gusset for your puffiest roast.
- Pick stand-up, flat-bottom or side-gussetStand-up pouches give a wide front billboard; flat-bottom bags sit square with five panels; side-gusset bags suit 12 oz and 5 lb brick packs.
- Add a one-way valve for fresh beansWhole beans sealed within 48 hours of roasting need a one-way valve to vent CO2; cold-brew sachets and rested grounds can skip it.
- Match barrier film to shelf lifeFoil and metallized multi-layer films block oxygen and UV light for grocery shelves, while clear windows suit fast-turning cafe blends.
- Choose top or front pocket zipperStand-up pouches use a top press-to-close zipper; flat-bottom bags often use a front pull-tab pocket zipper so the top stays open for filling.
- Plan multi-origin runs or label framesPrint separate designs for flagship blends, or leave a 3 × 4 inch front panel on a master bag for single-origin roast labels.
What are coffee bags made of?
Which finishes can coffee bags have?
Which valves, zippers and features can I add to custom coffee bags?
Coffee bags specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Pouch styles | Stand-up pouch (bottom gusset), flat-bottom box pouch, side-gusset bag, flat 3-side-seal packet |
| Barrier & materials | Food-contact inner sealant layer with foil/metallized, matte film, gloss film or kraft outer laminates on request |
| Printing | Full color (CMYK), Pantone color matching guaranteed, white ink underbase on kraft and metallic films |
| Finishes & extras | Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, spot UV |
| Valves & closures | One-way degassing valve, press-to-close zipper, pocket zipper, tin-tie, tear notches, hang holes |
| Size range | Custom width × height × gusset from 2 oz fractional packs up to 5 lb bulk bags |
| Minimum order | Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote; delivered within ±5% |
| Proofs & samples | Free digital proof and 3D mockup before payment; $50 sample kit or paid printed sample credited to order |
| Turnaround & shipping | 10-14 business days (rush 4-5 days); free shipping to all 50 states, worldwide DDP available |
Ready to quote your coffee bags? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do roasters pack in custom coffee bags?
Different roast profiles, grind sizes and sales channels call for different pouch footprints and valve setups. Share whether you fill by hand with a benchtop scale or run an automatic auger filler, and our team will size the opening, bottom gusset and top seal zone around your exact roastery workflow.
Coffee bags design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom coffee bag mistakes?
Most coffee pouch errors happen when roasters size bags from flat exterior measurements or place artwork over functional seal zones. Avoid these five pitfalls. When specifying coffee bags with logo, branded coffee bags, wholesale coffee bags, bulk custom coffee bags and personalized coffee bags, avoid these common production mistakes
- Sizing a 12 oz pouch using dense light-roast beans, which leaves dark french roast beans overflowing into the zipper track.
- Packing freshly roasted whole beans inside a non-valved pouch, allowing trapped carbon dioxide gas to balloon the bag and pop the seams.
- Placing key origin text or barcodes across the top 1.5 inch heat-seal band, tear notches or the circular one-way valve spot.
- Choosing a clear un-metallized window on slow-moving grocery store SKUs where overhead UV light accelerates coffee oil oxidation.
- Ordering natural kraft outer pouches without specifying a white ink underbase beneath pastel colors, which makes light inks look muddy on brown paper.
Chat with a designer now
Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your bag dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
Made your design with AI?
Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your bag dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom printed coffee bags vs blank stock bags with labels: how do they compare?
| Blank stock bags + stickers | Custom printed coffee bags from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Branding and shelf presence | Blank stock bag needing hand-applied stickers | Edge-to-edge CMYK and Pantone print across all panels |
| Labor at the roastery | Hours spent sticking labels onto empty bags | Arrives printed and valve-fitted, ready to fill |
| Size and roast fit | Fixed stock dimensions | Cut to your exact width × height × gusset |
| Finishes and details | Plain matte or kraft film | Soft-touch, matte, gloss, foil stamping, spot UV, windows |
| Prepress and proofing | No dieline check for valve clearance | Free dieline, artwork check, digital proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom coffee bags sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are coffee bags safe and sustainable?
Food-contact inner liners on request
Food-contact inner barrier liners, films and low-odor inks are available on request for direct bean and ground coffee contact through certified partner facilities. Certificates shared on request.Oxygen, moisture and aroma protection
Multi-layer barrier laminates paired with a heat-sealable inner layer and one-way degassing valve protect roasted coffee oils from room air and humidity.Heat-seal and valve clearance check
Before printing, our prepress team verifies that your top heat-seal band, tear notches, zipper track and one-way valve sit clear of text and barcodes.How do I order custom coffee bags?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat affects the price of custom coffee bags?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Bag dimensions and style
5 lb gusset bags use more film than 12 oz pouches, and flat-bottom pouches require extra formingTotal order quantity
Setup spreads across the run, so unit cost drops at higher quantity tiersBarrier film and finish
Foil-lined barriers, kraft paper overlays, soft-touch and foil stamping affect material costValve, zipper and SKU split
One-way degassing valves, pocket zippers and multi-roast design splits affect the quoteTo lower unit cost across seasonal origins, print flagship blends edge to edge and keep one master bag with a 3 × 4 inch front frame for micro-lot labels. Enter up to three quantities in the quote form to compare price breaks. You never pay die or plate fees, your first order is 10% off, and we beat any written US competitor quote for the same specs. Buyers ordering custom size coffee bags or 10 oz coffee bags can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkCoffee bags questions
What size custom coffee bag do I need for 12 oz of whole beans?
A 12 oz (340 g) whole-bean stand-up pouch typically measures 6 × 9 × 3.5 inches, while a 12 oz flat-bottom pouch measures 4.75 × 8.5 × 3.25 inches. For dark roasts, add 0.5 inches of height so beans clear the zipper track.
Why do coffee bags need a one-way degassing valve?
Freshly roasted beans release carbon dioxide gas for days. Sealing fresh whole beans in an airtight pouch without a valve lets trapped gas inflate the bag. A one-way valve vents CO2 out while blocking external oxygen and humidity.
When can I skip the one-way degassing valve on a coffee pouch?
You can skip the valve on 1.5 oz to 2 oz single-pot sample packets, coarse cold-brew filter packs, instant coffee powders or pre-ground coffee that has already degassed. Always include a valve on fresh whole-bean retail bags.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom coffee bags?
Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. Trial runs are reviewed case by case. Enter up to three quantities in the quote form to compare unit price breaks.
Are your custom coffee bags safe for direct food contact?
Yes, food-contact inner barrier liners and films are available on request for direct whole-bean and ground coffee contact through certified partner facilities. We share partner certificates on request.
What is the difference between a top press-to-close zipper and a pocket zipper?
A top press-to-close zipper runs across the upper mouth of a stand-up pouch. A pocket pull-tab zipper mounts on the front face of a flat-bottom pouch, leaving the entire top wide open for fast funnel filling.
Can I order multiple roast designs or origins in a single order?
Yes. If your decaf, espresso and single-origin bags share the exact same dimensions, style and material, select 2 designs or 3+ designs in Step 2 of the quote form and list the quantity per roast in the notes.
Where is the one-way degassing valve placed on the bag?
The valve is heat-welded centered on the upper front or back panel, about 2 to 3 inches below the top edge in the headspace above the beans. Our digital proof marks the exact circle so text stays clear.
How long do custom coffee bags take to produce and ship?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after digital proof approval and payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is quoted per order. Standard shipping to all 50 US states is always free.
Can you match my coffee bags to my custom coffee boxes and roll labels?
Yes. Because we produce custom coffee bags, cartons, mailer boxes and roll labels under one account manager, we match your Pantone codes across every item. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Coffee bags terms, explained
- One-way valve
- Internal valve that vents CO2 gas out while blocking oxygen
- Bottom gusset
- Folded base panel that expands when filled so a stand-up pouch stands
- Flat-bottom pouch
- Five-panel box pouch with a flat base and four vertical corner seals
- Pocket zipper
- Front pull-tab zipper that leaves the top mouth open for filling
- Headspace
- Unfilled upper zone above the beans for zipper and heat-seal clearance
- OTR & WVTR
- Oxygen and Water Vapor Transmission Rates measuring film barrier protection
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Get your coffee bags price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack service fact on this page comes from our confirmed offers (10-14 business day turnaround, rush in 4-5 days, free design help, no die or plate charges and free 50-state shipping) and was verified by a packaging specialist. Pouch capacity benchmarks account for standard roasted Coffea arabica bulk density (0.32 to 0.40 g/cm3) and heat-seal headspace. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- All CubitPack offers, turnaround (10-14 business days, rush 4-5), free design help, no die or plate charges, free shipping, Pantone guarantee, food-safe materials on request and $50 sample kit
- Roasted bean CO2 degassing behavior, dark vs light roast bulk density variance and barrier requirements
- Standard US coffee pouch dimensions from 2 oz sample packets to 5 lb wholesale cafe bags
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.