5lb Bags
Coffee, by the Five Pounds
Some days a 12oz bag is gone before lunch. Our 5lb bags are for those days, and those places. Same small batch coffee we roast for our cafes, just bagged five whole pounds at a time for the spots that go through it: offices and breakrooms, conferences and events, dorms and shared houses, catering gigs and coffee carts, community spaces, and homes where the pot never really gets to cool down.
Buying bigger is also the easy way to save. Pound for pound, a 5lb bag runs about 15% less per ounce than the same coffee in a 12oz bag, and one bag pours enough to keep a busy newsroom buzzing for weeks. Keep it simple with a single roast, or set up a Subscribe order so fresh beans show up before you run dry. Going through more than five pounds at a time? That's exactly what our Wholesale program is built for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Stumptown's 5lb bags whole bean or ground?
Whole bean. We bag our 5lb coffees as whole bean so they hold their flavor longer, since grinding right before you brew keeps every cup tasting fresher. That matters even more the longer a big bag hangs around.
How much coffee is in a 5lb bag, and how many cups does it make?
Five pounds is 80 ounces, which brews somewhere around 150 to 200 cups depending on how strong you like it. For a small office or a weekend event, that's usually weeks of pours from a single bag.
Is it cheaper to buy a 5lb bag than several smaller bags?
Yes. Buying bigger generally runs about 15% less per ounce than the same coffee in a 12oz bag. Hair Bender, for example, is $105 for a 5lb bag versus $19 for a 12oz bag, which works out to roughly 17% less per ounce in the larger size. One bag also means fewer orders, less packaging, and one thing to restock instead of a pile.
What kinds of coffee come in 5lb bags?
Most of our lineup. You'll find signature blends like Hair Bender, Holler Mountain, and French Roast, single origins from around the world, organic options, and decaf. A couple of picks, Roaster's Pick and Blend Shuffle, are subscription only and rotate, so there's always something new in the mix.
Can I subscribe to a 5lb bag?
Yes. Most 5lb coffees can be set to Subscribe, so a fresh bag ships on the schedule you pick and you save on every order. It's the easiest way to keep a breakroom or a household stocked without ever thinking about it.
How should I store a 5lb bag to keep it fresh?
Keep the bag sealed somewhere cool, dark, and dry, away from heat, light, and moisture. Skip the fridge and freezer for the bag you're actively drinking. If you're working through it slowly, scoop out a week or two of beans at a time and keep the main bag closed up tight.
What if I need more than 5 pounds at a time?
If you're buying for a big team, a recurring event, or resale, our Wholesale program offers bulk pricing and account support that goes beyond the retail 5lb bag.