Capresso

Looking for a simple way to brew a more flavorful cup of joe?

Grinding fresh whole coffee beans immediately before brewing is one of the easiest ways to improve the taste of home brewed coffee, because freshly ground coffee beans extract more flavor and oils, producing an irresistible taste and aroma.

Our line of coffee grinders offer a consistent, high-quality grind that’s perfect for any coffee lover, but there are many other aspects that play a role in grinding coffee beans. This Guide to Grinding Coffee Beans offers tips and suggestions on how to create the most flavorful grind every time.

 

Guide to Grinding Coffee Beans

Grinding tips:

• Grind right before brewing for the freshest flavor and aroma.
• Store ground coffee in a dry, dark container with a tight closing lid.

 

Check out the chart below to determine which grinder is best for your preferred brewing method.

Grind Size	Brewing Method	Recommended Grinder	Visual Comparison
Coarse	French Press/ Percolator	Blade or Burr	Similar to the texture of soil
Medium	Drip Coffee	Blade or Burr	Similar to the texture of soil
Fine	Steam Espresso	Disk or Conical Burr	Similar to the texture of sea salt
Super Fine	Pump Espresso	Disk or Conical Burr	Similar to the texture of fine sugar
Turkish	Turkish	Conical Burr	Similar to the texture of sifted flour

 

• For the widest grinding range with the most precision, grind with a conical burr grinder.
• Disk or blade grinders tend to be the most economical options.

 

For coffee lovers, nothing is better than the fresh taste and strong aroma of a morning cup of joe. And nothing is worse than sipping a stale cup. Flavor can be greatly affected by how coffee beans are stored, so we’ve put together a few tips and suggestions on how to properly store coffee to ensure your brew is at its best every time.

Guide to Storing Coffee

 

Be sure to store coffee in favorable conditions. Avoid:

• Moisture
• Air
• Light
• Fluctuating temperature
• Strong odors

 

To help coffee keep its flavor:

• Store coffee in an air-tight container, preferably ceramic or non-reactive metal with an airtight gasket.
• Keep coffee in a cool, dark place.
• Buy an amount of coffee that can be consumed within 7-10 days of purchase.
• Do not pre-grind your coffee.

 

We don’t recommend storing coffee beans in the refrigerator. This will expose the beans to an excessive amount of moisture and odor that will damage the coffee’s flavor. The freezer is a better option for storing large amounts of coffee beans.

 

Do’s and Don’ts of freezing coffee beans:

• Do store fresh coffee beans in the freezer for 2-3 months.
• Do divide the coffee beans into weekly portions so the beans freeze and defrosted once.
• Do use an opaque, freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible from the bag.
• Do allow at least one hour for the frozen coffee beans to defrost before grinding.
• Do use defrosted beans within 7-10 days.
• Don’t return thawed coffee beans to the freezer. This will ruin the flavor.
• Don’t freeze pre-ground coffee. Coffee grounds absorb odors more quickly than whole coffee beans.