Why the Can?

Why do we package our coffee in a can??

We have determined the steel can to be the most environmentally conscious way to package coffee.

After years of grappling with how we could package our coffee for the consumer market without contributing to the expansive landfills, we decided emphatically on the steel can. Unlike plastic bags that are made of petro-chemicals and enjoy near-everlasting life in our landfills, our cans are made out of recycled steel that is re-usable and fully recyclable. The foil valve lid which is seamed to the top of the can allows the freshly roasted coffee to off-gas carbon dioxide which pushes residual oxygen out of the can and forbids oxygen from re-entering.  This oxygen-free environment allows the beans to maintain freshness integrity for months.  The can itself is sturdy and protects our precious beans from outside elements like light or pressure.

Some creative ways to re-use your Conscious Coffees cans:

• bulk items from market
• nuts and bolts
• hand drum
• plant holder
• pencil box
• piggy bank
• food storage container

Send us your creative ideas and we'll add them here:

- I like to put my bug collection in them - rollie pollies feel right at home with a little dirt - Sammy 8yrs old