Steeped Coffee, a San Francisco-based Certified B Corp, marks National Gourmet Coffee Day by urging coffee lovers to reduce waste and embrace the brand's compostable single-serve coffee packs. These are made with plant-based renewable materials. Collaborating with 500+ local roasters, Steeped delivers gourmet coffee through a revolutionary, fully compostable brewing method while speaking out against non-recyclable coffee pods. After all, estimates show that over 10 billion single-serve pods end up in landfills annuallyver 10 billion single-serve pods end up in landfills annually.
Steeped Coffee's compostable single-serve coffee packs contain craft-roasted, pre-portioned coffee that has been ethically sourced directly from farmers. The Steeped™ Brew Bags are "non-GMO filters that regulate ideal water-in and maximum flavor-out." The product has also been Nitro Sealed, a process that removes oxygen from the pack and "stops the clock on freshly ground beans."
Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Steeped Coffee Leads a Movement Against Non-Recyclable Pods
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Single-serve Coffee Packs - The trend of compostable single-serve coffee packs presents an opportunity for companies to offer environmentally friendly alternatives to non-recyclable coffee pods.
2. Collaboration with Local Roasters - The trend of collaborating with local roasters allows companies to provide gourmet coffee options while supporting small businesses and local economies.
3. Ethically Sourced Coffee - The trend of ethically sourcing coffee from farmers creates an opportunity for companies to appeal to conscious consumers who prioritize sustainability and fair trade practices.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Packaging - The coffee packaging industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more compostable and sustainable packaging solutions for single-serve coffee packs.
2. Specialty Coffee Roasting - Specialty coffee roasting companies can tap into the trend of collaborating with local roasters to expand their offerings and reach a wider audience of coffee enthusiasts.
3. Fair Trade and Sustainable Agriculture - The fair trade and sustainable agriculture industry can take advantage of the trend of ethically sourcing coffee by providing certification programs and support for farmers.