Review: Ocean Mind Coffee Sea Dog Steeped Bag & Early Riser Drip Bag

All water users know plastic is a huge problem. Tonnes of it enters the ocean every year, endangering marine life, damaging ecosystems, and breaking down into harmful microplastics.

For those of us who spend a lot of time on the water, it’s a confronting reality. It’s not getting any better, either… plastic pollution from food and beverage packaging is something I see in my local waterways every day.

The Good News
Ocean Mind Coffee Co. is setting a new standard. With a commitment to sustainability, the company roasts and packs specialty-grade coffee in home-compostable packaging; completely eliminating the plastic-lined or foil-based single-serve options that are so common on the market – and so damaging to the marine environment.

It’s seriously good coffee and super convenient for the outdoors – whether it’s fishing, boating, surfing, off-roading or camping. Better still, Ocean Mind Coffee Co. supports its ocean conservation partners, backing real boots-on-the-ground organisations like Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue.

Convenient Coffee
Two products really stand out for me: the Early Riser drip bag and the Sea Dog steeped bag – both practical solutions that don’t require grinders, plungers, or messy clean-up.

The Sea Dog steeped bag uses a blend of coffee beans from Brazil and Peru. It’s rich, smooth and robust. Much like a tea bag, the steeped bag is filled with freshly ground coffee – simply add hot water, let it steep (or soak) for a few minutes, and enjoy.

The Early Riser drip bag is a premium single origin coffee from Ethiopia. Its clever pour-over design delivers a clean, aromatic brew – my go-to when I’ve got an extra minute up my sleeve, or when I need a mid-morning pick-me-up.

Both the steeped and drip bags come in home-compostable packaging with a plant-based oxygen barrier and a shelf life of up to 12 months.

For those who care about our waterways and want seriously good, convenient coffee, Ocean Mind Coffee Co. is really worth checking out. Their products offer a smart solution for coffee on the go, proving that convenience doesn’t have to come at the expense of the ocean!