subject: Tips One Ought to Know About Buying Whole and Fresh Coffee Beans [print this page] Tips One Ought to Know About Buying Whole and Fresh Coffee Beans
Are you a coffee-holic? If you are, then you must already know how purchasing whole coffee beans can make your coffee experience absolutely wonderful. If one wants some fresh-tasting brew, then there's certainly no other way to go; whole and fresh beans are everything!
Once the bean is ground, it can go stale in as fast as 30 minutes, so, if one is truly after freshness and real flavor, it is best to buy whole beans. Having said that, it is really important to understand and know how to choose premium beans to make your every caffeine experience beautiful.
The first thing to remember is to never buy packs that have been sitting on the shelvesof the grocery and coffee shopfor the longest time. Check their roasting date and look at their packaging. If they both show significant "age," then they are certainly not your choice. To be ensured of only buying the freshest, then buy them from a local roaster. Perhaps, you can also find a roaster online which will freshly roast your coffee purchase before shipping. Again, check the roasting date just to make sure.
When one is buying whole coffee beans in bulk, make sure to examine the bounty carefully while unpacking. Check if some of them are splintered or broken. If they are, then this supplier should be avoided. Next, take the time to smell them. Those which smell delicious and fresh are certainly going to make the greatest cups of morning ecstasy to begin the day.
If one is new to the world of coffee, perhaps it is best to first try lightly roasted blends. They carry the characteristics of their origin so it will be easier for you to determine which type it is that you truly like. Will it be the beans from Indonesia, Mexico, Africa, or Latin America? The decision will be impossible to narrow down, since most connoisseurs enjoy a variety from all countries. It will also help in developing your palette as to how you'd like your brewed cup-of-Joe to be. Would you like it smoky, chocolaty, winy, smoky, or floral? Exploring these choices will come easier when starting with light roast.
Finally, when you already have the whole coffee beans, ensure that they are stored in opaque and airtight containers placed in a cool and dry place. Do not expose them to light or oxygen as they can become stale quicker. Do not store them in the freezer because they will lose their flavor.
