What belongs in your cold brew gift box?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many have started to find gifts for their loved ones. For coffee professionals and enthusiasts, a bag of high-quality beans, brewing gear, or branded mugs have long been popular options.
But for a truly unique coffee gift, cold brew boxes present a standout alternative. Consumption has increased by a staggering 300% since 2016, indicating that more and more people are enjoying cold brew for its versatility, ever-improving quality, and convenience.
So, what can be included in a cold brew gift box this holiday season? Read on to find out.
Cold brew coffee options for holiday gift boxes
Offering innovative and unique gifts for coffee professionals and enthusiasts during the festive period can be challenging. Cold brew selection boxes are an ideal option for those looking to offer something a little different than their competitors.
Single-serve pouches
Growing in popularity in recent years, single-serve cold brew coffee pouches redefine convenience. They are adaptable and shelf-stable, flexible and leak-proof, making them easier to fit into different gift boxes and taking up much less space than other traditional cold brew coffee packaging.
Single-serve pouches are also an ideal gift for cold brew drinkers who prioritise sustainability. Compared to other packaging, manufacturing pouches results in an 80% smaller carbon footprint, which can be a unique selling point.
To truly stand out, roasters can customise the design on pouches for innovative branding. The easy-open feature also ensures consumers can drink their cold brew on the go and can reseal whenever needed.
A cold brew gift box featuring a range of classic and flavoured single-serve options can make an ideal present for cold brew drinkers.
Ready-to-drink cold brew cans
Recyclable and customisable aluminium cans are one of the most popular conventional packaging options for cold brew coffee. They offer consumer convenience while giving roasters and other businesses an effective canvas to showcase their branding, too – making them an eye-catching present for coffee lovers.
Aluminium cans are also infinitely recyclable, meaning they are a great sustainable cold brew gift option that preserves flavour and can double shelf life. They are also lightweight and robust and can easily fit into a range of different-sized boxes.
A six or twelve-pack of assorted flavoured RTD cans can make a great cold brew gift box. Recipients can choose from a variety of cold brew options that suit their preferences.
Cold brew coffee bottles
Bottled cold brew is immensely popular, making it another ideal gift option. Sleek, high-quality, customised recyclable bottles will stand out in a selection box. They are also durable and space-saving, making them easier to ship and package.
Bottle labels, shapes, sizes, and colours can be customised especially for the holiday season, tapping into a growing number of people interested in cold brew-themed gifts.
Complete a cold brew gift box with merchandise
After selecting packaging for cold brew products, many finishing touches can be added to gift boxes, including festive merchandise and accessories.
Flavoured syrups pair well with medium-to dark-roasted cold brew coffees with notes of chocolate and nuts. This allows consumers to customise their drinks to suit their tastes, enhancing the overall gift experience.
A journal or 2025 planner can be a valuable and intriguing addition to cold brew gift boxes. Roasters could also customise these items to add a more personal touch.
Adding a small information card that highlights key information about the coffee – such as origin, processing method, roast profile, and flavour notes – can be useful. Consumers can learn more about all areas of the supply chain, improving their coffee knowledge.
Finally, finishing a cold brew gift box or basket with festive-themed wrapping paper, ribbons, tags, or bows allows roasters and other coffee businesses to create unique and striking products for the holiday season.
At Cold Brew Pak, we offer a range of sustainable, fully customisable cold brew coffee packaging options to suit your branding. From flexible spout pouches to bag-in-boxes to infinitely recyclable cans, roasters and other businesses have a wide variety to choose from that best suits their needs, whether for the holidays or any time of the year.
Contact our team to find out more about how our packaging solutions can work to create the perfect cold brew gift box.
