"If you're coming home after a long trip from a destination known for coffee beans, like Vietnam or Brazil, high-quality java would be one of the best food souvenirs you could bring back with you. But brew a perfect cup, you'll have to deal with something (or rather, someone): a TSA agent. No one likes the idea of finding and buying an expensive bag of Vietnamese Culi Robusta, only to have it seized and dumped at the airport."
"The good news is that the Transportation Security Administration has some pretty clear guidelines on this. First things first, yes, the TSA does allow you to bring whole or ground coffee in both your carry-on and checked bags without any restriction since it's not a liquid. However, there have been documented cases of people smuggling illegal substances by blending them with coffee before. So, if you're bringing anything through, the coffee might be flagged for a closer inspection by the agents."
The TSA allows whole or ground coffee in both carry-on and checked bags without restriction because it is not a liquid. Some travelers have had coffee flagged because illegal substances have been smuggled by blending them with coffee. Carrying coffee in its original, unopened packaging reduces the chance of delays. If using travel containers, choose transparent or easily opened and resealable containers so agents can inspect contents without difficulty. Windowed canisters such as the Veken Coffee Canister let agents see inside without opening. Being prepared for an inspection helps smooth the security process. Ready-to-drink liquid coffees face stricter screening.
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