Roasted Coffee Cans & Lids

Why Choose Steel Coffee Cans?

Steel does a few things a coffee bag just can't. It's naturally airtight, sealing out oxygen and moisture so roasted beans hold their aroma far longer than bagged coffee on a shelf. It's 100% curbside-recyclable, so "sustainable coffee packaging" isn't just a marketing line. And because every can and lid is food-grade steel, it won't crush in transit or dent sitting out at retail the way a bag or plastic tub can.

A vented lid — like our 401 Vented Foil Ends — lets CO2 escape after roasting without letting oxygen or moisture back in, which is the real difference between beans that stay fresh for months and beans that go stale in weeks. Finish the can with Metal Lids for 401 Cans for a premium, resealable close, or Plastic Lids for 401 Cans when you want the roast visible through a clear cap. 

How to Choose the Right Coffee Can

Picking coffee packaging containers comes down to volume, seal type, and shelf presence.

Can size: 401 x 400 Steel Cans + Ends suit 6–9 oz of whole bean coffee — the standard for retail bags of specialty roast. For larger batches, 401 x 508 Steel Cans + Ends give more room on the same 401 diameter, so they still run on the same seamer. Not sure which fits? The Ordering Guide walks through sizing before you commit to a run.

Lid type: every 401 can here works with vented foil ends for freshly roasted beans that still need to off-gas, metal snap lids for a reusable, retail-ready close, or clear/colored plastic caps when you want the roast visible or need to color-code blends. Browse the full range under Can Ends & Lids. 

Compatible Can Seamers

A coffee can is only airtight once it's sealed, so you'll need a seamer rated for 401 cans. The Model 8 - H is a high-volume, push-button automatic seamer with a 401 can-height adapter built in — a good fit once production is steady. For lower-volume or growing operations, the Model 7+ H covers the same 401 cans and lids at a lower entry cost. Request a quote and our team will size the right seamer to your line.

Applications & Industries We Serve

Specialty roasters use 401 x 400 Steel Cans for single-origin or limited retail runs; wholesale coffee suppliers move larger volumes in 401 x 508 Steel Cans; and private-label brands skip the separate labeling step with Labeled 401 x 400 Steel Cans + Ends. The same platform also covers food manufacturers packaging tea, nuts, candy, and pet treats. Contact our team if your use case isn't listed — we'll get you on the right equipment from the first order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of steel coffee cans? They keep roasted beans airtight, block out light and moisture, and are 100% curbside recyclable — plus more durable in transit than bags for wholesale coffee packaging shipped long distances.

What size coffee can should I choose? 401 x 400 Steel Cans hold 6–9 oz of whole bean coffee, the standard retail size. Packing larger batches? Go with 401 x 508 Steel Cans — same seamer, more room.

Do I need a can seamer to package coffee cans? Yes — the can and lid only become airtight once seamed shut, using a seamer rated for 401 cans like the Model 7+ H or Model 8 - H.

Can coffee cans be customized for my brand? Yes. Order Labeled 401 x 400 Steel Cans + Ends pre-labeled with your branding, or buy blank cans and apply your own labels after packing.

Which coffee can lid is best for my product? Vented foil ends suit freshly roasted beans that still need to off-gas; metal snap lids give a reusable, premium close; clear or colored plastic caps work when you want the roast visible. 

Whether you're packaging a first small-batch run or scaling into wholesale, Oktober has the cans, lids, and seaming equipment to match. Shop Roasted Coffee Cans & Lids or request a quote and we'll help you land on the right size, lid, and seamer.