The Coffee House Nuts

Bulk Coffee Beans

For those who go through a high volume of coffee, buying bulk coffee beans will be a huge time and money saver. Most companies consider bulk orders to be those in which a customer is ordering more than 5 pounds of one particular coffee bean variety. These orders will be packed in one large container, as opposed to the 1-pound or smaller packages common to grocery stores and coffee houses. For anyone who works in the food service industry or those who are charged with ordering coffee supplies for a large office, bulk coffee bean orders are a good idea.

Restaurant owners have the most options when it comes to placing bulk orders for coffee beans. Restaurateurs may be eligible for wholesale pricing on coffee beans through suppliers that target this market or directly through manufacturers. Wholesale pricing can lead to significant savings on most varieties of beans, with savings of as much as a few dollars per pound, depending on the maker and the quantity needed. Though many restaurant supply stores will offer discounted pricing, the best deals can often be found through the manufacturer or online coffee bean discounters.

Even for those who do not own a restaurant or café, there are options for buying coffee beans in bulk. Stores both online and locally now offer coffee in 5, 10 or 25 pound bags at prices that represent significant savings when compared to retail home use packages. Though these bags of coffee beans may be large for home use, offices with a shared coffee maker may find that bulk ordering is the most economical choice. Before placing an order, take some time to consider the regularity with which new packages of coffee must be purchased, as well as the storage space available.

Bulk coffee sales are not confined to less expensive coffee beans. Bulk green coffee beans that are organic and fair trade are also widely available. More and more coffee drinkers are turning to green coffee, but the expense associated with these unroasted, raw green coffees has made some offices resistant to the change. However, through bulk ordering, prices per pound for green coffee are comparable to those that are neither single origin nor organic. In addition to the full flavor of organic coffee, employees will appreciate the ethical provenance of the coffee they are drinking.

For the serious coffee drinker there is the option of buying bulk espresso beans, authentic caffe espresso can be found either ground or as whole beans in bulk. If you like to pull sip espresso and get the feel of real Italian coffee then you will love this option. Italy is known for espresso and the coffee there comes as a lighter roast than it does in the U.S. It retains its dark color but has noticeably more flavor and is less bitter.

Online discounters remain the best source of cheap bulk coffee beans. Most online retailers offer both standard and flavored coffees in caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties for well under $5 per pound. In some cases, the larger the order, the more significant the savings will be. For those who would prefer to buy their coffee locally, some nationally known chain stores now offer bulk purchasing for popular brands and coffee flavors.

Whether you are ordering for an office or starting a restaurant, buying bulk coffee beans represents a great opportunity to save. For those who are hoping to start their own café, add a chocolate covered coffee beans bulk order to hand out to each new customer.