What are single-serve coffee bags?

Across industries around the world, consumers are continuously increasing its demand for convenience and speed. The coffee sector is no different – people want high-quality coffee as quickly and as easily as they can get it.

The coffee market has always adjusted accordingly, and these days, consumers have access to a wide variety of options that are more convenient than simply brewing coffee. These include soluble coffee and capsules.

She says: “Coffee bags and single-serve pour overs can be brewed just by adding hot water, eliminating the need for a grinder or brewing equipment.

“Capsules and pods allow the consumer to make espresso drinks at home without the need for an espresso machine or grinder, which can be expensive.”

Single-serve coffees come in a variety of forms, but they all share the same purpose. They allow consumers to brew a cup of coffee without having to grind, improving convenience.

Coffee bags are a type of single-serve coffee that, as the name suggests, contain pre ground coffee in a bag which is then used for brewing. There are two main types: standard “coffee bags”, and pour over bags.

While this shows growth in the consumption of single-serve coffees, it also highlights the sheer environmental impact the sector has. Arguably, the most sustainable and environmentally friendly choice will be coffee bags made from filter paper or other plant-based materials.

Georgina says: “Lincoln & York coffee bags are made from a compostable plant-based material, while the outer film is available in stream 4 recyclable LDPE.”

Jonathan says: “The new One Cup Filter is 100% home compostable, with the packaging being fully recyclable. [They’re] made from bagasse, a natural by-product of sugarcane.”