Why are there no obvious industry standards for coffee containers??

Looking into my kitchen right now, I see that the coffee we are currently consuming is sold in a plastic tub-like carton. That’s not only a whole lot of “c” sounds, but just one of several packaging options available to coffee manufacturers.

We used to buy coffee in a can. A metal can. No clear difference in the quality of the coffee, but maybe it lasts longer in the bomb shelter than the plastic ones?? I only need it to last as long as we are making coffee, not until the insect family rules the world…

If I’m not entirely loopy, I seem to remember coffee also being available in a small paper-like brick, that you would slice open and pour into your coffee-maker. Or into a plastic/metal coffee tin…

Come to think of it, the brick could also be made from a malleable metallic-like wrap, whatever you call that product that is one step up from aluminum foil. Faux alum??

If you’re super-wealthy and la-de-da, you can buy whole coffee beans, and grind them into a plastic baggie, offering yet another option for coffee storage. Is this wide array of containers really necessary, just for a morning pot of coffee?? I think not…

For now, due to price and ease of outlets for purchase, we will likely stick with the plastic tub. We do not endorse this specifically, and would advise you to follow your heart regarding your own coffee container choices…

Chow for now!!