Grainy or ground?

How to buy your coffee? Many will tell you that the best way is to buy your coffee beans and then grind them yourself. What are the advantages? Discover the advantages of coffee beans and ground coffee to make your choice.

The ground coffee is more popular than bean coffee. This is because it offers many advantages. Above all, it is very easy to prepare. In fact, buying already ground coffee avoids the task of grinding it yourself and owning a grinder. All you have to do is pour it into your piston coffee maker or into the filter of your Italian coffee maker and that's it. So simple that you might wonder why some people prefer to buy it in beans... And yet, there are definite advantages to getting your coffee this way. Mainly, the coffee beans is best kept. It keeps its freshness and flavors longer. It retains its aromas for up to 1 year after roastingThis is not the case with ground coffee. Of course, this is true as long as a few rules are followed. The ideal is to keep it in an airtight box and to put it in a place protected from light and humidity. It is not necessary to keep it in your refrigerator, although this idea is widely spread. Simply keep it in a well-sealed package and in a cool, dry place so that your coffee retains its full aroma.

The most important advantage of coffee beans is that you can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Grinding your coffee at the time of preparation or a little before allows you to enjoy all the flavors of your coffee. Ground coffee can oxidize and this is what gives your drink a bitter taste, which is why it is wise to grind your coffee as late as possible.

However, getting coffee beans makes sense if you have a bean machine or coffee grinder. If you have a machine with a grinder, you just pour the beans into the bean container and you'll have your coffee quickly. However, if you need ground coffee to make your drink, it will take you longer. This is one of the disadvantages of buying coffee beans. You will have to grind the coffee before using it and for that, you need a coffee grinder. This takes time and you also have to think about the maintenance of your grinder, in addition to your machine! However, you will have the freedom to choose the grind that best suits your machine and you will have a tasty and fresh coffee. You can find the grind sizes corresponding to the different ways of preparation here.

So, should you buy your coffee ground or in beans? It depends on the type of machine you have and how much time you want to invest in making your coffee. Grinding beans takes more time, but for some people, it is a pleasure that is part of the coffee making process. At Viajero Coffee, we offer you both, in grains or ground. All you have to do is choose according to your preferences.