Brewing Basics: Buy Whole Bean
One of the easiest and best things you can do to improve the
quality and flavor of home-brewed coffee is buying whole beans. Roasted coffee goes stale relatively quickly – if you buy pre-ground coffee or are
accustomed to asking the local barista to grind your beans before you leave the
coffeeshop, it’s best to use within a day of grinding. Exposure to air speeds
the oxygenation process, which is what makes things go stale. By grinding your
beans, you vastly increase the surface area and thus increase the exposure to oxygen. Stale
coffee results in a flat and flavorless cup. Grinding coffee right before you
brew it ensures that you are maximizing freshness. Preservation of bean
integrity is in your best interest! Get a grinder, buy whole bean, and enjoy
the daily ritual (and aromas) of grinding your own coffee.
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