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Coffee Bags have become the new craze in 2021. Similar to their Tea-filled counterparts, they are, essentially, convenience in a cup. But what makes them so special?

What are Coffee Bags and what are they made from, anyway? Your questions will be answered in the following article. Please keep reading and, when you’re thirsty for more, you can buy the best Coffee Bags right here with us.

What is a Coffee Bag?

Ground Coffee Bags are almost exactly what they say on the tin (well, bag - and not literally). They consist of a heat-sealed material bag, within which is roasted and ground Coffee.

Such an item functions as one would expect: put it in a cup or mug, pour in boiled water, and allow it to infuse. The bottom line is that they enable the drinker to have fresh Coffee without the usual effort required in making it.

There are several types available these days. Most popular, perhaps, are the likes of Colombian Coffee Bags - a fan favourite at the best of times - and Decaf Coffee Bags.

Other options include Arabica Coffee Bags, Latin American Coffee Bags, Ethiopian Coffee Bags and Sumatra Coffee Bags. Each variety has something unique, indeed extraordinary, to offer. The question begs: Is the concept new?

When were Coffee Bags Invented?

Some clever chap, reportedly a New York merchant called Thomas Sullivan, came up with the idea of a bag full of Loose Tea in 1908. The only thing was that the creation was a pure accident!

His customers, seeing the silken bags, mistakenly assumed one used them for brewing much like Tea Infusers. However, their purpose - at least at the time - was only for transporting the leaves. It nevertheless worked.

Tea Bags took the world by storm soon after. In 1997, the Pyramid Tea Bag arrived on the scene, allowing up to 50% extra space for the leaves to infuse.

But when were Coffee Bags invented? Technically, during the 1970s - although they didn’t catch on. It wasn’t until recently (and we mean “recently”) that people started to realise the full potential of these remarkable pockets of goodness.

When were Coffee Bags First Used in the UK?

Coffee Bags UK have only, really, become a trendy choice in the last couple of years. The reason for the change in attitudes towards them is largely down to the Coffee Bag materials now used.

Advances in technology have since made it possible to create a cuppa with maximum taste. What’s more, and perhaps more important, they require no grinding, no waste, no mess and, fundamentally, no fuss. 

The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company is leading the way with the best Coffee Bags available in the UK and around the world. We’ll talk about this a little more further into the blog.

All you need to know now is that we’re working hard to remove the bad name given to Coffee Bags. They have been the topic of ridicule for too long, especially when they have so much to offer. 

How Much Caffeine in Coffee Bags?

Caffeine is a stimulating chemical compound that needs little introduction. It famously gets us out of bed in the morning, providing an energy boost upon consumption.

If you’re wondering how much caffeine exists in Coffee Bags, it very much depends. Each type will contain varying amounts of Caffeine in Coffee, and some - namely Decaf Coffee Bags - will have practically none.

The average amount found in your brew, excluding Decaf, is between 100-mg and 200-mg per serving. This is an estimate, however, and shouldn’t be taken for gospel.

Should you want to know more details, we suggest browsing our selection where you can find out specifics. Colombian Coffee Bags, for example, have what we classify as “medium” levels of Coffee (approx. 150-mg).

Where Can I Recycle Coffee Bags?

We’ve mentioned already that Coffee Bag materials have evolved over the last few decades, enabling efficiency and, ultimately, increased popularity. But this raises a few questions: Are Coffee Bags compostable? Can Coffee Bags be recycled? And are they Plastic Free Coffee Bags? We’re here to tell you that it’s good news on almost all fronts. Let’s start with, “Can I recycle Coffee Bags?”

Simply put, yes. This is because they are made from sustainable and renewable matter such as paper and cornstarch-based products. They are, as a result, not only recyclable but also Biodegradable Coffee Bags. Hopefully, that should answer your question about Plastic Free Coffee Bags, too. If you’re looking to do “your bit” for mother nature, then, you’ve chosen exceptionally well here.

How to Make Coffee Bags:

Now that you know the facts, it’s time to find out how to use Coffee Bags. It’ll probably come as no surprise to read that the step-by-step instructions are relatively straightforward; that’s the point of these handy little parcels. No accessories will be needed apart from the obvious bag itself, a cup or mug, and enough freshly boiled water to create a truly divine beverage.

How to Make Coffee Bags

Now that you know the facts, it’s time to find out how to use Coffee Bags. It’ll probably come as no surprise to read that the step-by-step instructions are relatively straightforward; that’s the point of these handy little parcels.

No accessories will be needed apart from the obvious bag itself, a cup or mug, and enough freshly boiled water to create a truly divine beverage. 

1, Place the Coffee Bag in a Cup.

Add your ready-to-go Coffee into your favourite mug.

2, Pour in Freshly Boiled Water.

The alternative is to make Cold Brew Coffee Bags.

3, Allow it to Infuse for a Few Minutes.

We recommend between three and five minutes.

4, Consider Additions and Serve.

Milk, sugar or black? The choice is yours.

Conclusion

And there you have it: everything you need to know about what are Coffee Bags and what are they made from. All that’s left, then, is to buy the best Coffee Bags right here.

The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company, established in 1982, has long been a supporter of innovative methods of making a cuppa. We intend to promote the promise of Ground Coffee Bags every step of the way. Now, you can, too. 

Author: Richard Smith

Partner at The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company

Richard Smith is a Tea expert, entrepreneur, and owner of The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company. Part of a family of renowned Tea planters dating back four generations, he was born in Calcutta (Kolkata), India, where he spent his childhood between Tea Estates in Assam and Darjeeling.

In the late 1970s, having accumulated years of knowledge in the industry, Mr Smith and his mother, Janet Smith, moved to Kent, South East England, to establish a Tea business in the village of Pluckley. Their early days of packing Tea Bags by hand from chests of 10,000 prompted the creation of the company’s flagship infusion known as Pluckley Tea. It remains our most popular product today.

Mr Smith, who studied economics at London Polytechnic, has since specialised in over 1,000 types of Loose Leaf Tea - in addition to around 70 varieties of Roast Coffee - from around the world. These are now available at The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company, where everything is still packed by hand and fresh to order, not only to honour tradition but to ensure the utmost quality and consistency.