Description
Copper’s Black Coffee BBQ Rub is a bold expression of depth, balance, and restraint.
Built around rich coffee notes and layered with carefully selected spices, this rub brings a distinctive character to beef, pork, poultry, and wild game. The coffee enhances natural savory flavors while a subtle heat delivers a refined finish — complex without bitterness, bold without excess.
This blend was created for cooks who appreciate nuance and aren’t afraid to explore deeper flavor profiles. It excels on brisket, ribeye, pork tenderloin, and smoked meats, but remains versatile enough for everyday cooking.
Like every Copper’s blend, the Black Coffee BBQ Rub is crafted in small batches using high-grade ingredients and a thoughtful process. It’s designed not to dominate the dish, but to elevate it — leaving a lasting impression long after the meal is finished.
Ingredients
Brown sugar, coffee, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion, mustard, cayenne pepper.
Allergen Statement
Contains coffee (caffeine). Gluten-free. No MSG. Manufactured in a facility that also processes soy and wheat.
Nutrition Facts (per 1 Tbsp / 9 g)
Calories 30 | Total Fat 0 g | Sodium 370 mg | Total Carbohydrates 7 g | Sugars 5 g | Protein 0 g
10 ounce bottle

Carol Tompkins –
I have to give this black coffee bbq rub a 5 star rating! I used this on sirloin steaks and the were very flavorful. I’m excited to use this rub on other meats as well.
Don –
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear the Black Coffee BBQ Rub brought great flavor to your sirloin steaks. It’s one of our favorites for beef, and it really shines on other meats too — we can’t wait for you to try it out.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing what you cook up next!
William Brown –
I used this on a slow smoke pork and it turned out excellent. The mixture of the spices with the hint of coffee that comes through after is a combination I could not have imagined, but the balance between the two is on point! One bottle will go a long way as a rub, excellent flavor!
Don –
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear the Black Coffee BBQ Rub delivered such great flavor on your slow-smoked pork. That subtle coffee note paired with the spice blend is exactly what we were aiming for, and it’s great to know the balance hit the mark for you.
We also appreciate you mentioning how far a bottle goes — we work hard to pack in quality and value. Thanks again for your support, and we can’t wait to hear what you use it on next!
JM Barber –
I’ve never had coffee in a BBQ rub and was very surprised by the way it tasted on my grilled salmon. Great balance of flavor with just enough coffee to set it off.
Don –
Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad you gave the coffee rub a try on your salmon—that’s one of our favorite unexpected pairings. The subtle coffee note is meant to enhance the natural flavor of the fish, so it’s great to hear the balance hit the mark. We really appreciate your feedback and hope you keep experimenting with it!