Coffee Wood Charcoal

Coffee charcoal is easy to ignite, stable temperature, no smell or smoke, and white ash. Suitable for BBQ grilling and restaurant. Free samples and OEM services available. Exporting to Iraq, Dubai, Kuwait,…

With high calorific value and a pretty good burning time, Coffee charcoal is considered an ideal option for cooking, grilling, and other applications.

Coffee charcoal produces little to no smoke and odor, protecting our customers from bad odors on clothes after joining BBQ parties. Plus, its long burning time and high heat production help the shisha burn longer without the need to heat it up again.

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Burning time: 3 - 3.5 hours
Calorific value: 6701 kcal/kg
Fixed carbon content: 64.29%
Ash content: 5.82%
Moisture content: 1.75%
Volatile matter content: 33.3%
Shape: Stick
Diameter: 5-10cm
Length: 4-12cm
Capacity: 3000 tons/month

Explore the appealing features of Coffee Charcoal, an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional charcoals. PNP Charcoal leverages the ability of coffee wood to produce higher heat with less smoke. Discover how this innovative product is transforming the grill and heating industry.

What is Coffee Charcoal?

Coffee charcoal is a type of charcoal made from coffee tree wood. At PNP Charcoal, we refer to it as Coffee Wood Charcoal to highlight its unique qualities. Unlike regular charcoal, coffee wood charcoal offers a distinct smoky aroma that enhances the flavor of grilled foods. It also burns cleaner and hotter, making it a preferred choice for professional grillers and eco-conscious consumers.

Handcrafted coffee charcoal soap bar on a wooden tray with fresh coffee beans.
Coffee wood charcoal obtained from coffee wood produces more heat and less smoke

Key features and benefits of Coffe Charcoal

Using wood from coffee for charcoal is a new idea to find better and tastier grilling options. In the past, charcoal was produced from hardwoods, but when sustainability entered the equation, coffee wood was found suitable. PNP Charcoal spearheaded this initiative by using leftovers from the coffee industry to create top-notch yet eco-friendly charcoal. This treatment reduces imaging waste and offers a unique grilling experience that brings to mind coffee’s interesting history and its ubiquity around the world.

Health Benefits of Coffee Charcoal

Compared to traditional hardwood charcoal, coffee wood charcoal offers significant health advantages:

  • Cleaner Combustion – Burns with low smoke emissions, reducing exposure to airborne toxins.
  • Minimal Chemical Residue – Unlike lump charcoal treated with accelerants, coffee charcoal is purely organic, ensuring safer grilling conditions.
  • Low Ash Content – Produces less residual ash, minimizing contamination and making cleanup easier.

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

The shift to coffee-based charcoal contributes to environmental conservation in multiple ways:

  • Utilizes Coffee Prunings – Coffee trees are regularly pruned or replaced every 20-30 years. Instead of discarding the wood, it is repurposed into high-quality charcoal, reducing waste.
  • Reduces Dependence on Hardwood Forests – Helps mitigate deforestation by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wood charcoal.
  • Lower Carbon Footprint – The production process is less energy-intensive, emitting fewer greenhouse gases compared to conventional charcoal production.
Natural coffee charcoal deodorant stick placed next to fresh leaves and coffee beans.
Coffee wood charcoal is very useful for health and the environment

Odor Absorption & Purification Qualities

One of the most remarkable properties of coffee charcoal is its exceptional adsorption capability:

  • Eliminates Unwanted Odors – Its highly porous structure absorbs food odors and neutralizes unpleasant smoke, ensuring a cleaner grilling atmosphere.
  • Filters Toxic Compounds – Captures volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and reduces exposure to harmful byproducts from grilling.
  • Enhances Food Flavor – Provides a neutral, non-overpowering heat source, allowing the natural taste of grilled meats and vegetables to shine.

Recycling & Waste Reduction

The production of coffee wood charcoal aligns with modern circular economy principles, emphasizing resource optimization:

  • Repurposes Agricultural Byproducts – Instead of being discarded or burned as waste, coffee wood is transformed into valuable fuel.
  • Decreases Landfill Waste – Contributes to a zero-waste approach, reducing the environmental burden caused by agricultural disposal.
  • Sustainable Harvesting – Unlike traditional logging, harvesting coffee wood does not disrupt ecosystems or require excessive deforestation.

At PNP Charcoal, we pioneered the use of coffee wood in charcoal production, transforming coffee industry byproducts into high-quality, eco-friendly fuel.

Production process of Coffee Charcoal

Raw Material Preparation

  • Wood Selection: Only premium coffee wood logs are used to ensure high-quality charcoal.
  • Cutting & Drying: Logs are cut into 5-15 cm diameter and 45-60 cm length, then sun-dried to reduce moisture content.
Close-up of coffee charcoal face mask applied to smooth, glowing skin.
The coffee charcoal is normally the coffee grounds, which are left over during coffee processing

Kiln Stacking

  • The dried logs are carefully stacked in traditional earthen or brick kilns, ensuring even carbonization and maximum yield.

Pyrolysis (Carbonization Process)

  • Low-oxygen burning: The kiln is heated in a controlled oxygen-deficient environment.
  • Carbonization stage (500 – 600°C): Over 18-25 days, the wood undergoes thermal decomposition, converting into high-quality charcoal.
  • Cooling phase: The charcoal remains in the kiln for 20 days until it cools down to a safe temperature of 27°C.

Charcoal Collection & Grading

  • Quality Sorting: The best hard, low-ash charcoal is selected for export.
  • Screening & Packaging: Dust and small particles are removed before packaging to meet export standards.
Coffee charcoal latte art in a clear glass mug on a wooden table.
Coffee charcoal has the best performance in absorbing odors and toxic matters

This method not only provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional charcoal but also contributes to waste reduction and environmental sustainability.

Differences between coffee charcoal, coconut charcoal

Feature Coffee Charcoal Coconut Charcoal
Burn Time 3 – 3.5 hours 3 – 3.5 hours
Heat Efficiency High, steady heat Very high
Smoke Emission Low Ultra-low
Eco-Friendliness Recycled from coffee wood discarded after the harvest season Made from coconut shells, highly sustainable
Best Uses BBQ grilling, air purification, water filtration Hookah, shisha, BBQ

Coffee charcoal is a sustainable, high-heat, and low-smoke alternative, making it ideal for BBQ grilling, air purification, and water filtration. It offers consistent burn performance while being eco-friendly. For a clean, efficient, and sustainable charcoal option, coffee charcoal is a top choice!

Versatile Uses of Coffee Charcoal

BBQ Grilling with Coffee Charcoal

Coffee charcoal is an exceptional fuel choice for BBQ grilling, offering a unique smoky aroma with subtle bitter notes that enhance the natural flavors of meats and seafood. Unlike traditional wood or lump charcoal, coffee charcoal burns hotter and longer, ensuring even cooking and a deliciously seared exterior.

Aromatic coffee charcoal scrub in a jar, surrounded by natural ingredients.
Coffee wood charcoal gives a unique smoky taste to food

White Charcoal Production

Coffee charcoal is also processed into white charcoal (Binchotan), a high-quality form of charcoal known for its high carbon content, long burn time, and superior heat retention. The production process involves an additional high-temperature firing and rapid cooling with ash, resulting in an ultra-dense, hardwood-like charcoal.

Research and Scientific Study

The scientific literature on coffee charcoal investigates its working potential and usage areas. Studies are available about its potential to work as an environmental cleaning material for water and soil purification. Researchers are also concerned with the possible health effects of coffee charcoal on the digestive process and food assimilation through its reduction of stomach problems. 

Market Trends and Potential of Coffee Charcoal

With the increasing need for sustainable and clean-burning fuels, coffee charcoal is gaining attention as an eco-friendly alternative. Made from coffee wood, it aligns with global efforts to promote renewable energy sources and reduce environmental impact. Its versatility in BBQ grilling, air purification, and skincare presents valuable opportunities across multiple industries, contributing to market growth.

Rising Consumption & Market Expansion

The increasing use of coffee charcoal reflects a growing awareness of its diverse applications and benefits. Consumers and industries alike are incorporating coffee charcoal into cooking, filtration systems, and beauty products due to its sustainability, efficiency, and low environmental footprint. As more businesses and consumers seek greener alternatives, coffee charcoal continues to emerge as a preferred choice for eco-conscious solutions.

Bamboo spoon scooping finely ground coffee charcoal powder.
Coffee Wood Charcoal is a good eco-friendly substitute for every other source of charcoal due to which its market demand has increased

Main Markets and Opportunities for Growth 

Key markets identified for coffee charcoal include food and drink, beauty and personal care, and environmental uses. In the area of food and drinks, even high-end restaurants and gourmet kitchens offer important growing opportunities as chefs explore new ingredients and techniques to push their art forward. The beauty and personal care industry offers such great prospects because there is a growing demand by consumers for natural and sustainable skincare products, and this has heightened demand for coffee-charcoal-based formulations. 

Natural coffee charcoal deodorant stick placed next to fresh leaves and coffee beans.
Coffee wood charcoal is adopted by different industries due to its unique properties

Future Prospects of Coffee Charcoal

Importance and Future Growth

With the increased versatility of the product and interest in sustainable practices, the prospects for coffee charcoal are promising. With more industrial innovations, it is bound to become important in various uses, from the culinary arts to environmental solutions. In further developments, it could be that there will be more improvements in its usage, such as better methods of incorporating it into products or perhaps improved techniques for extracting the maximum benefit from it.

Coffee charcoal iced latte with layered cream served in a tall glass.
The uses of coffee wood charcoal are increasing day by day due to its sustainability and eco-friendliness

Encouragement Towards Sustainable Use 

One such tip to minimize environmental harm is to encourage sustainably the use of coffee charcoal to get the most out of it. It advocates for ways of using coffee charcoal in coffee production in ways that reduce waste and use towards a circular economy. Awareness and creation of viable uses by the industry and consumers help in making these practices better for the environment. 

PNP Charcoal: Revolutionizing Clean, Efficient, and Sustainable Coffee Charcoal

Founded in 2015 in Vietnam, PNP Charcoal has transformed the charcoal industry by producing high-quality Coffee Wood Charcoal while promoting sustainability. Initially focused on logistics, the company has expanded into import-export, global distribution, and customs clearance, leveraging its deep expertise to streamline international trade.

With a team of specialists in charcoal production, logistics, tax, and customs, PNP Charcoal ensures premium-quality products and seamless global operations. Committed to enhancing the global presence of Vietnamese charcoal, PNP prioritizes honesty, professionalism, and precision, fostering trust and reliability in international markets.

Coffee charcoal iced latte with layered cream served in a tall glass.
PNP Charcoal is a novel and major development in producing coffee wood charcoal in clean, efficient, and sustainable ways

As the global demand for eco-friendly fuel alternatives continues to grow, PNP Charcoal remains at the forefront of innovation, offering clean, efficient, and sustainable coffee charcoal solutions. With a strong commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, PNP Charcoal ensures that its production and packaging processes adhere to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification standards, guaranteeing sustainably sourced coffee wood and responsible manufacturing practices.

By prioritizing transparency, premium quality, and international expansion, PNP Charcoal is shaping the future of the charcoal industry. Its certified, high-performance coffee charcoal provides businesses and consumers worldwide with a superior, environmentally responsible grilling solution that meets the highest global standards.

Partner with PNP Charcoal today and experience the future of sustainable energy!

Frequently Asked Questions Coffee Charcoal (FAQs)

Question 1: How does Coffee Wood Charcoal differ from regular charcoal?

Answer: Coffee Wood Charcoal is made from coffee tree wood, providing a unique smoky flavor and aroma to grilled foods. It burns cleaner and produces less ash compared to traditional charcoal.

Question 2: Is Coffee Wood Charcoal safe to use?

Answer: Yes, it’s safe as it emits fewer harmful emissions and meets high safety standards.

Question 3: How can I purchase Coffee Wood Charcoal from PNP Charcoal?

Answer: You can contact us via our website or email for ordering information and pricing.

Question 4: Does PNP Charcoal provide certifications for its products?

Answer: Yes, our products are certified by [certifying agency], ensuring quality and sustainability.

Question 5: Can Coffee Wood Charcoal be used outside of cooking?

Answer: Certainly! It’s also used in environmental applications like water purification.

Conclusion

To sum up, Coffee wood charcoal is the ultimate option for people who want a good, premium quality and environmentally friendly alternative in the charcoal market. The exceptional characteristics that are inherent in it due to being made from sustainable coffee wood make it perform better and leave less harm to the natural world than conventional charcoal. As more companies and users focus on sustainability and better product quality, Coffee Wood Charcoal becomes an ideal choice. For anyone looking for high grade Coffee Wood Charcoal, they should get in touch with PNP Charcoal so they can learn about the amazing benefits of this unique type of charcoal.

Packaging

  • White PP woven bags

Payment terms

  • Deposit 30% by T/T
  • Pay the remaining 70% when receiving the scanned documents by T/T

After receiving the full payment, PNP will do the Telex release immediately.

FAQ

1. Can I get real images and videos of this charcoal?
We upload various real photos of our products and production process on our social media. Follow us to get updated on our charcoal production activities!

2. What is the source of your raw material?
We are proud to say that our charcoal is sourced from legal wood plants with an FSC® certification, ensuring a consistent, trustworthy, and transparent supply to our valuable customers.

3. How can you maintain your product quality?
In PNP, we always prioritize product quality because that is how we build our prestige. With our professional QA – QC team, every new batch of charcoal is ensured in terms of quality and quantity. Plus, every day we test our freshly made charcoal right at the factory with the sound test!