Café Bustelo^® FAQs

Coffee requires growing regions that have high altitudes and warm climates. As a result, our coffee beans are sourced from reputable suppliers in more than 20 countries around the world. While the majority of our products are produced and manufactured within the United States, a small portion of Café Bustelo^® coffee beans are roasted, ground and packaged at facilities outside of the United States. Through these processes, we can ensure that you will continually experience the full flavor you have come to expect from Café Bustelo^® coffee.

You may wish to visit The National Coffee Association Website for more information.
 

We are assessing details of the proposed tariffs to determine relevance to our supply chain and business. In advance of the tariff announcements, we established a cross functional team that has been reviewing our business continuity planning and evaluating contingencies we may be able to leverage to mitigate costs to help us continue to deliver on the needs of our consumers.   

Café Bustelo has a unique Latin American heritage that is reflected in the flavor profiles and quality of our products. Maintaining the inherent delicious coffee flavor that is expected from Latin Coffee and is unique to Café Bustelo is important to carry through for all our products.

The best way to brew Café Bustelo^® espresso style coffee depends on personal preference and the equipment you have available. Café Bustelo^® produces delicious results, regardless of brewing method. One popular method is to use a stovetop espresso maker, also known as a moka pot. Another option is to use a French press or drip coffee maker. It is important to use the right amount of coffee and water for the method you choose, and to follow the brewing instructions carefully to ensure the best possible flavor. 

Our traditional Café Bustelo products are an espresso grind made from a darker roast of beans and is generally considered stronger than most regular coffees. We also offer a wide variety of medium grind products in a range of light, medium and dark roasts.

Our new Café Bustelo packaged ground line up is a medium grind coffee that is optimal for more brewers and brewing methods than our traditional Café Bustelo. We suggest brewing based on your desired method and strength.

Traditional Café Bustelo is an espresso grind while our new line up of packaged coffee is a medium grind. These new products have a more traditional grind that is optimal for more brewers and brewing methods. 

Varieties/Formula: This product line up has a range of roast levels of light, medium, dark, and dulce de leche. These formulas are also made with Arabica coffee.
 

We’re moving production of this product in-house, which required us to change bottle production from glass to plastic. (Our production model doesn’t support glass components.)

Our new production location allows us to significantly improve supply reliability and our ability to keep product on shelves. Over time, it will help us create more opportunities for innovation while improving safety and efficiency.

Any pricing decisions for this item will be made as part of broader portfolio planning and will take into account our total cost structure.

Yes! Making glass jars requires a lot more energy during the manufacturing process than producing plastic jars.

Our plastic jar is slightly smaller in height because of the thinner plastic material.

Yes, it’s safer compared to glass. Since plastic jars aren’t breakable, there’s no risk of cuts or broken glass if dropped. This also helps improve safety at our manufacturing sites and reduces both injury risk for employees and food safety concerns related to glass breakage.

Nope! You can expect the same delicious Café Bustelo taste you know and love.

There are approximately 70 mg of caffeine per 6-oz serving.

You can find the Best If Used By Date on the side of the jar.