How to Make Custom Coffee Bags

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Ah, coffee. The nectar of weary poets and frantic freelancers. If you’re roasting beans and slinging brew without dressing your bags to kill, you’re practically whispering in a thunderstorm. Custom printed coffee bags ain’t just about looking pretty—it’s your story stitched into foil and paper.

Wanna do it right? Here’s a disheveled guide straight from my scalded fingertips.

Figure Out Who You Are

Before you touch a zipper seal or think about fonts, pause. Like really stop. Ask yourself:

Are you gritty like a bootleg vinyl shop or sleek like a silver Tesla on silent roads?
Are your beans wild Colombian nights or shy Ethiopian mornings?
Who’s buying your bagged magic? College kids with hangovers or moms dodging meltdowns?

Because your bag’s not just a pouch—it’s a damn flag.

Pick a Custom Coffee Bag Style

You’ve got choices, friend. Don't just grab the cheapest and call it a day.

Box/Flat Bottom Bags – They sit up real proper, like a librarian with opinions. Roomy. Clean lines. They say expensive even if you’re not.
Side Folded Bags – Classic. No-nonsense. Easy to cram into shelves like regrets in a closet.
Standy-up Pouches – You know the kind. They zip. They pose. Perfect if you wanna slap on a label and call it jazz.
Paper Bags – They look handmade even when they ain't. Tie 'em shut like you’re sealing a love letter to a stranger.

Don’t just pick based on looks. Touch ‘em. Squeeze ‘em. Get weird with it. Order a sample.

Slap Your Soul On It

Here’s where it gets juicy. You're telling a whole-ass story in like 5 square inches. No pressure.

Logo – Not just a doodle. It's your middle finger to blandness.
Flavor notes – Not “nutty.” Say “like a walnut got lost in a smoky jazz bar.”
Roast Type – Not “medium.” Try “burnt just shy of sin.”
QR Codes? – Only if they actually do something cool.
Weight + Roast Date – Legal stuff. But make it sexy.

Make sure it all don’t look like it was barfed out by Microsoft Word 2007. Fonts matter. So does white space. So does NOT using Comic Sans unless you’re feeling extra dangerous.

Materials Matter More Than You Think

Ever had stale coffee? Yeah, same. That’s what happens when you get lazy.

Foil-lined bags – Fancy insides. Keep your beans safe from air like an overprotective Italian mother.
Paper with guts – Outside’s rustic. Inside’s doing the real work.
Compostables – Biodegradable, but also, sometimes, moody. Test ‘em.

Don’t skip the one-way valve unless you like customers complaining their beans taste like old socks.

Where You Get Them Printed

Been there. Spent money on “custom coffee bags” that showed up looking like someone’s high school art project. Save yourself.

Digital Printing – Great if you’re only makin’ a small batch. Fast. Wildly customizable.
Flexographic Printing – Bigger runs. Less expensive per bag. But the setup fees will kick your wallet in the shins.
Hot Foil Stampin’ – Oooh la la. If you’re going for tactile, artsy, boujee vibes.

I’ve tried Packlane. Decent. Roastar? Solid. But sometimes I just hit up a local print shop and talk to a human. Imagine that.

Test It Like You’re About to Sell It on Shark Tank

Don’t throw your beans into the wild without doing some homework. You’ll end up with sad sales and bloated regret.

Bag a few samples. Give ‘em to friends. Better yet, strangers.
Leave one in your car for a week. Still smell okay? You’re golden.
Drop one. Did it split like a melon or hold strong like a drunk promise?

Finishing Touches (Where the Magic Hides)

These are the sprinkles on your already questionable donut.

Stickers – Swap ‘em out easy. Good for rotating blends or seasonal weirdness.
Handwritten Notes – Takes time, but damn, people love 'em.
Wax Seals / Stamps – Makes your bag feel like a secret society invite.
Twine? – Sure, why not. You’re an artist now.