How Much Coffee is in a 5lb Bag?
The average coffee drinker consumes at least three cups of coffee per day. This adds up fast when you’re buying one small bag after another.
Standard sizes sold in grocery stores and coffee shops average about 12 ounces, but can range from 4 to 16 ounces depending on the manufacturer.
Our 5-lb bulk coffee bags contain 80 ounces of fresh coffee beans. That’s enough for about 450 standard eight-ounce cups. For coffee drinkers who enjoy multiple mugs each day, buying coffee in bulk keeps one of life’s simple pleasures always on hand.
Choosing Your Bulk Coffee: Roast, Blend, and Grind
You probably have your favorite coffee order memorized for your local cafe. But making coffee at home takes a little more know-how.
We’re here to help.
There are endless ways to enjoy a cup of coffee. From a simple black drip to a more extravagant pour with all the cream, sugar, and flavor you can handle, you deserve to make your morning mug exactly how you like it.
Here’s how to choose your bulk coffee order based on roast, blend, and grind:
Roast
Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or simply enjoy a fresh cup in the morning, you're likely familiar with the three levels of roasts: light, medium, and dark.
Roast level refers to how long the beans are heated, which shapes the coffee’s color and flavor. Light roasts are less bitter with more acidity. Medium roasts have a balanced flavor with acidity coupled with sweetness. Dark roasts are very bitter with a rich, bold taste.
Ready to pick a roast? Here’s some of our bulk coffees, sorted by roast:
- Breakfast Blend – Light roast with milk chocolate, raisin, and apricot notes
- Colombian – Light roast with a nutty, chocolate, and citrus taste
- Ethiopian – Light roast with floral, blueberry, and citrus notes
- Water Process Decaf – Light-to-medium roast with a nutty, chocolaty taste
- Paradiso Blend – Medium roast with natural flavors like a dark roast
- Cowboy Blend – Medium-to-dark roast with cocoa, vanilla, and caramel notes
- Midnight Vigils Blend – Dark roast with bittersweet chocolate and vanilla bean
- Vespers Decaf – Dark roast decaf with bittersweet chocolate and malt tones
Blend
Sometimes you want a coffee that’s more than just your standard cup of joe. A good house blend is like a well-composed song: different notes working together to create something even better. It’s why we spend so much time crafting ours.
A blend combines coffee beans sourced from multiple origins to create a uniquely balanced flavor, body, and aroma. The right blend for you comes down to what profile you want in your cup. Sweet? Go for a cocoa and caramel blend. Rich? Try chocolate and vanilla. Whatever you’re craving, there’s a blend to match it.
Mystic Monk Coffee has several blends to choose from:
- Breakfast Blend – An invigorating blend with Central and South American beans
- Cowboy Blend – An aromatic blend with medium and dark-roasted beans
- Hermits Bold Blend – A lively dark roast with beans from Indonesia and Central America
- Midnight Vigils Blend – A robust blend with notes of bittersweet chocolate and vanilla bean
- Mystic Monk Blend – A perfect balance between aroma, flavor, and body
- Paradiso Blend – A smooth blend with beans from Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil
- Espresso Blend – An intense coffee blend with hints of wood smoke and caramel
Grind
Some coffee lovers enjoy the ritual of grinding their own beans each morning. Others just want a great cup without the extra steps. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
At Mystic Monk Coffee, our whole bean and ground coffee bulk bags cost the same. So the right choice comes down to time and taste. Whole beans stay fresher longer and are widely considered to taste better, but this means grinding beans yourself before you brew. Ground coffee skips that step entirely, so it’s the easier pick if your mornings move fast.
Whether you prioritize ritual or routine, we’ve got the grind to match.
How to Store and Brew Bulk Coffee
Buying bulk coffee means that one bag will last you a while. Here’s a little rundown that goes a long way toward keeping every cup as fresh as the first.
- Whole beans last longer than ground coffee.
- Storing bulk coffee in the freezer helps to lock in that fresh-roasted taste.
- Our Monk Coffee Vault has a unique air-removing lid that forces out flavor-destroying air
Brewing is just as simple. If you’re using whole coffee beans, grind size should match your brewing method: a finer grind for espresso, a coarser one for French Press. Grinding right before you brew (rather than days ahead) helps you get the most flavor out of every scoop.
Store it well and brew it right: That’s all it takes to keep your bulk coffee tasting fresh, cup after cup.
Why Buy Bulk Coffee From Mystic Monk Coffee
Mystic Monk Coffee is unlike any other in the coffee industry. Hand-roasted by Wyoming Carmelite monks in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, each cup you drink helps support their life of prayer at the monastery.
Our coffee has earned recognition for its quality, giving you award-winning roasts you can trust in every bag. With our carefully designed house blends and fresh-roasted beans, it’s coffee worth stocking up on.
Order your favorite bulk coffee today and keep your pot full for months to come. Made by people who care about every batch, you’ll taste the difference in every cup.
Learn more about coffee or read our bulk coffee buyer’s guide.
Bulk Coffee FAQs
Buying in bulk means you get more for less. Our 5lb bags hold five times the coffee of a standard 12-ounce bag, so you can stock up once and skip the frequent reorders.
You’ll also save money upfront compared to buying several smaller bags, and save on shipping costs within the U.S. for orders of $49 or more. By buying less often, you’ll create less packaging waste, too.
Bulk coffee stays good for months, even after you’ve opened the bag. We recommend keeping it in a dark, dry space. For the longest shelf life, store it in a Monk Coffee Vaultor your freezer, and use whole beans instead of ground if you can.
At Mystic Monk Coffee, both cost the same, so it really comes down to your morning routine. Whole beans are a great pick if you prefer to grind your coffee at home or want the freshest cup possible. Grounds are the easier choice if you’d rather skip a step and get straight to brewing.
Absolutely! Our 5lb bulk bags are available on subscription, with no minimum term and no hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
Yes, we offer bulk decaf options, such as Vespers Decaf and Water Process Decaf. Now everyone in the house can get their coffee the way they like it, with or without caffeine.
Simply pick your size and grind on the product page, then add it to your cart and check out. There’s no need to make an account or sign up for a subscription (though you can if you like), and checkout only takes a minute.