Choosing a Grind
Choosing a Grind
Here's our guide to choosing the correct grind when you buy our coffee
Wholebean
We would always advise buying coffee in wholebean form and grinding at home.
This ensures all the exciting aromatics are retained in the coffee and you will definitely taste them in the brewed coffee.
Grinding coffee just before you brew makes a significant difference to the quality of the final cup.
Cafetiere Grind
This is the coarsest grind setting we offer and as its name suggests, it is suitable for cafetiere (coffee press, french press) brewing.
Filter Grind
This is a medium grind suitable for filter brewing methods. This would include manual brewing methods such as the V60 or filter brewing machines.
If you brew using the inverted method in an Aeropress, this grind might also work well for you.
Aeropress
This is the finest grind we offer and is suitable for traditional brewing in an Aeropress.
A note on espresso
Espresso requires a very specific grind which is linked to the type of machine used. As there are so many different manufacturers on the market, it is difficult for us to grind coffee effectively for espresso.
We would always advise purchasing a specific grinder for espresso.
A note on shelf life and storage
If you buy wholebean coffee you can expect a shelf life of up to three months but we would always advise drinking the coffee within a month of roasting.
If you choose to buy your coffee ground, the shelf life is significantly reduced. The aromatics which make coffee exciting are lost very quickly when it is ground. It is difficult to judge the shelf life of ground coffee but we would advise drinking it within days of roasting.
Always store coffee in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. Close the bag after use and expel as much air as possible.