Shipping perishables

Can Extreme Heat Harm Coffee Beans?

By March 9, 2021 No Comments

Many Americans start their mornings with a cup of Joe. It helps them wake up and prepare for the day. Some people even drink coffee more regularly. They sip on their favorite brews at lunch, after dinner, or with dessert. Java drinkers enjoy its smell and taste. As for the latter, that is why bean shippers need to do their parts to protect shipments from extreme heat.

Believe it or not, roasted coffee beans should be kept away from heat before being brewed. Why? Well, according to The Roasterie, exposure to it can cause them to lose flavor. Who wants to be expecting the exceptional taste of a blend, only to be disappointed in the end? Nobody, that’s who. Now, the only question is, “How can shippers provide this protection?”

They could always get a trailer with a reefer unit, but that might not be in the cards for everyone. After all, that solution can be pretty dicey. We have a variety of products available for shipping temperature sensitive products. Perhaps one or more of them could be a bitter fit for you. Are you interested in learning about a couple of these items? Yes, then please, stick around and read on.

Make Shipping Temperature Sensitive Products A Cinch With These Options

The SureTemp Elite Container Blanket creates a tough thermal barrier. It is designed to fit up to 53-foot intermodal containers and OTR shipments. However, custom sizes are available too. The 150 GSM is heavy-duty, reusable, and protects against heat and cold. This blanket features foldable panels for easy folding and unfolding. It also comes with a BOL window for shipping documents. If this blanket sounds like a little more than your coffee bean shipments need, don’t fret. Maybe, an Elite Pallet Cover will do the trick.

The 150 GSM option is great for shipping temperature sensitive products, protecting them from heat and cold. These covers are much like the blankets discussed above, only smaller. They are lightweight, reusable, easy to install, and have BOL windows. The units also come with wide velcro on all four corners for load adjustments. Pallet covers are perfect for mixed shipments and less than truckload carriers. 

So, if you ship coffee beans, don’t let hot temps wreak havoc on them. Ensure they reach destinations tasting their best with one or both of these products. They can keep the heat at bay.