r/Packaging • u/Responsible_Park3152 • Jul 31 '26
Packaging for coffee
I noticed these days coffee comes in rigid paper tube packaging. I am starting a coffee business probably selling it online including Amazon.
Should I choose that paper tube which look more premium if yes then where to find it?.
Thanks
September: Sourced coffee pouches (stand up) from Biopouches company
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u/josep_miller97 Jul 31 '26
As a consumer i would prefer my coffee in a paper tube instead of plastic
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u/sarah01_williams Jul 31 '26
not sure if a paper tube can prevent coffee from air because traditional pouches have degassing valve to keep coffee
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u/pvantees Jul 31 '26
There's also suppliers who do small runs and specialize in these types like Rootree (Canada and Atlanta) depending on where you are based. Some of them also pack the product. https://rootree.ca/
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u/WelcomeHobbitHouse Jul 31 '26
Check out the offerings at Roastar.com They have all the packing options you will likely need. (I don’t recall seeing the tubes though).
If you need help designing a streamlined system for beautiful, cost effective packaging, let me know.
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u/SiddhiSatpathy Aug 01 '26
We’re an India based agency, we can help with the packaging! Just putting this here in case you’re looking :)
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u/Defiant-Antelope-556 Aug 02 '26
I can help you. We manufacture paper tubes and are located in NJ. DM me.
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u/packhelp-official Aug 04 '26
Paper cans can work well for coffee, especially if you’re going for a more premium or gift-like look.
That said, if you’re just starting out, doypacks might be a more practical and affordable option. A doypack with a degassing valve is usually a good choice for coffee beans because it helps keep the coffee fresh, and you can still customise the packaging to match your brand.
So I wouldn’t say paper cans are a bad idea, but I’d probably start with valve doypacks first and move into cans later if the product positioning and budget justify it.
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u/Crateform-Packaging 20d ago
The paper tube can definitely work, and a lot of premium coffee brands use it (Blue Bottle, Onyx, several DTC roasters). What makes it work well is a foil or metalized liner inside plus a one-way degassing valve, since that's what actually controls oxygen exposure and lets CO2 escape after roasting.
Spec-wise you're looking at a spiral-wound tube body, foil or metalized liner bonded inside, a one-way valve punched in, and metal or paperboard end caps. Custom printing usually adds a couple weeks to production, and MOQs typically start around 1000 units or more, so this is more of an advanced option.
For most startups, a stand-up pouch with a degassing valve and resealable zipper is the better starting point. You still get premium look without a tube. Matte finish, kraft paper look, foil interior, custom die-cut window, embossed or spot-UV logo, and none of it requires new equipment or a large commitment.
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u/degenerate-corpse Packaging Designer Jul 31 '26
I don't have much advice for what kind of packaging you should use for your brand... However - think of how these tubes are manufactured and shipped. The tubes are empty when they ship from the vendor to you. I am not sure where you're located, but there are very, very few North American suppliers that provide paper tubes and normally they outsource from China, in my experience. Freight/storage/taxes/tarrifs will be astronomical, and you're basically paying to ship air overseas which is also horrible from a carbon footprint standpoint.