For some coffee roasters who need to consider branding and ensure that coffee beans remain fresh, custom tin cans can fully meet their needs, offering better protection against external elements and significantly superior barrier properties compared to paper bags or laminated bags. When used with a high-quality inner coating, these cans prevent coffee oils from corroding the metal, thereby maintaining the integrity of the flavor. In addition to these, design elements such as pull rings, clips and lever lids added to custom tin can enhance ease of use. Embossing, debossing, and digital UV printing, combined with various decorative treatments, enable roasters to print complex brand elements. In conjunction with our successful cooperation cases, we will share with you several custom coffee tin designs suitable for coffee roasting companies.

Custom tin can designs for silver round paint tin styles

Silver round paint can styles are usually made of tinplate. The bright silver appearance immediately conveys a sense of modern minimalism while also providing ample space for custom finishes. Available in diameters ranging from 70mm to 120mm and with customizable heights for specific fill levels, the Silver Round Paint Tins are designed for customization to suit roasting batches, subscription boxes, and promotions.

Functionally, the Silver Round Paint Tins form factor excels at preserving coffee bean freshness: The tight, press-fit lid blocks light and air when sealed, preventing oxidation. Often, roasters specify an inner epoxy phenolic liner to avoid direct contact between coffee oils and metal, thereby further preserving the flavor. The cylindrical shape allows digital UV printing, screen printing, or hot stamping to be applied uninterrupted around the circumference.

In addition, the Silver Round Paint Tins seamlessly integrate with accessory functionality. A common enhancement is a stainless steel metal pull ring on the lid for one-handed opening and a seal when the lid is re-capped. For seasonal or limited-edition blends, roasters can use color-coded rings in signature colors or snap-on silicone gaskets to distinguish products at a glance. For larger coffees, we offer elevated silver round-painted tins with reinforced snap-on lids that combine functionality with a clean, modern aesthetic.

A change to lever lids enhances functionality

While traditional press-fit lids provide an excellent seal, custom coffee tins with lever lids offer an improvement in both functionality and perceived quality. The lever lid secures the lid to the can, compressing the internal silicone gasket, which helps keep freshly roasted coffee beans protected from oxygen and moisture, extending shelf life. Coffee roasting companies targeting the premium or specialty markets often choose custom coffee tins with lever lids to meet customers’ expectations for convenience and long-lasting freshness.

Designing custom tins with lever lids requires striking a balance between the contours of the can and the location of the hinge. Most roasters choose cylindrical or square tins with tinplate thicknesses between 0.20 mm and 0.25 mm to ensure sufficient rigidity to withstand clamping forces. Additionally, the silicone gasket we use is food-grade and heat-resistant, guaranteeing an even seal around the entire circumference. Additionally, some roasters customize the lever profile by bending it to reflect the shape of the coffee beans or engraving the brand’s slogan on the surface of the clamp. Inside, a small metal or plastic insert can be inserted under the lever to guide the coffee spoon, further enhancing usability.

Custom Tin Can Design with Window and Transparent Lid

Of course, some roasters will choose to integrate transparent windows or fully transparent lids in custom tin cans to meet consumers’ demand for a visual experience. We usually strategically place PET or polycarbonate windows on the lid or sidewall, allowing consumers to confirm the freshness of the coffee beans without opening the can. The most common choice for coffee roasters is a round or rectangular window (ranging from 50mm to 80mm in diameter) to balance visibility and barrier performance.

In a typical custom tin can configuration with a window, manufacturers laminate the window panel to the inner lid or body of the can and seal it with an FDA-approved adhesive to maintain an airtight seal around the transparent part. The rest of the lid features a traditional press-fit or lever cover design, complete with a silicone gasket, to ensure a uniform seal. To maintain the integrity of the barrier, we use a multi-layer laminate that reflects light away from the beans until the consumer actively peers through the film. This approach strikes a balance between visibility and preservation.

Special Finishes and Decorations

One of the highlights of custom metal cans is the availability of exceptional finishes. In addition to the standard silver or matte black powder coat, roasters often choose metallic tones such as copper, rose gold or brushed aluminum to echo specific flavor profiles or origin narratives. When it comes to the choice of finish,

Decoration techniques, such as screen printing, digital UV printing, hot stamping, and embossing/debossing, provide ample room for creativity. Screen printing creates vibrant blocks of color, perfect for highlighting roast labels or origin logos. Digital UV printing, on the other hand, creates realistic images. Hot stamping (available in silver, gold or custom foil) adds a reflective effect that attracts consumers’ attention under retail lighting. Embossing and debossing processes create tactile elements that enhance the sensory experience of touch. For roasters seeking limited-edition or seasonal products, these special processes create collectible, custom coffee tins that encourage repeat purchases.

Functional Add-ons and Sustainability Considerations

Beyond aesthetics, coffee roasting companies consider functionality and sustainability when selecting custom tin cans. A popular add-on is a one-way degassing valve built into the lid or sidewall, which allows carbon dioxide emitted by freshly roasted coffee beans to escape without allowing oxygen to re-enter. This valve helps preserve the freshness of the beans for a more extended period. When designing, we chose to combine the degassing valve with a lever lid to ensure that the coffee beans remain sealed and fresh between uses.

Sustainability considerations also influence design preferences. Tinplate is fully recyclable, and many roasters emphasize the environmentally friendly nature of custom metal cans, encouraging customers to refill or upcycle the cans rather than discard them. By incorporating functional add-ons and sustainability-focused materials, we can ensure that customized coffee cans not only look premium but also meet the needs of environmentally friendly packaging.

Bringing you the best custom designs

Silver round paint pot style tins, lever cover variants, windowed lids, special finishes, and sustainable options are among the custom coffee tin designs that many coffee roasters choose. For custom coffee cans, we will base our design on barrier properties, exhaust valve integration, and overall coffee can creation to create unique coffee cans by combining ideas from different coffee roasters.