As a lover of coffee, you may have already learned by now that it is important to purchase whole coffee beans when you brew your cup of Joe, right? This is essential, especially if you want a fresh taste in your brew. When you freshly grind your coffee beans, they can go stale within 30 seconds, so for freshness and flavor, make sure that you are purchasing whole beans. That being said, it is important to understand the best way to choose premium coffee beans for your daily Java.
One thing NOT to do is purchase coffee beans that have been sitting on a shelf in the grocery store for a long period of time. It is important to purchase them from a local roaster or website that will freshly roast them when they ship to you. You can ask coffee retailers when their beans were roasted or check for a roast date on the bag. This is a very important part of purchasing your coffee beans.
If you are purchasing coffee beans in bulk in a bin, then examine them to see if they are broken or splintered. Stay away from these types of poor quality beans because they are not the best choice available. Take the time to smell the coffee beans that you are going to purchase because they should smell fresh and delicious, as that will directly affect your cup of Joe.
If you are newer to coffee drinking, began by enjoying light roasted coffee. Light coffee roasts exhibit more characteristics from the country that the beans were grown in, so you will be able to determine what type of coffee beans you like the best. This will also allow you to develop your palette as to whether you like a brew that is floral, winey, smoky, chocolatey, or nutty. This will also allow you to explore a number of coffee growing regions, including Africa, Indonesia, Mexico, and Latin America. From that point, begin to examine what type of roast you like the best. Coffee roasts range from light to dark, all dependent upon how long they were roasted. The longer that a coffee bean is roasted, the darker that it will be.
If you are interested in purchasing flavored coffee, make sure that it is flavored with natural oils and not chemicals. Flavored coffee is popular and has come a long way, so you have the opportunity to purchase a flavored brew full of fresh and natural flavorings. There are many different varieties available when it comes to flavored coffee, including Chocolate Mint, French Vanilla, and even Peppermint Patty.
Last of all, make sure to store your whole coffee beans in an airtight and opaque container in a dry and cool place. It is very important for the fresh coffee beans not to be exposed to light or oxygen, otherwise, they will oxidize and become stale even more quickly. Do not ever store your coffee beans in the freezer under any circumstance because it will compromise the essential oils and flavor of the beans!
Author Resource:
Chuggin McCoffee is a coffee fanatic that has spent the entirety of his career cultivating and studying all of the best uses and brewing styles for optimal coffee and espresso flavor. His specialty site for all coffee needs and coffee supplies can be found at http://www.thecoffeebump.com/
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