Does Grinding Your Own Coffee Taste Better?

BY TOM SAXON
 

The Answer is Yes!

 


Grinding your own coffee beans is better in so many ways.


Whether you have only experienced pre-ground coffee from a can or already know how much better your morning cup of Joe is when you grind your own beans.

Grinding your own coffee has many benefits beyond just drinking it faster.

You get to know exactly what goes into your cup, which if you’re like most working adults means cutting out unnecessary additives and preservatives such as those found in most commercial brands.

Also, grinding your own provides the aroma and taste profile of the freshest whole bean with no artificial flavors or odors used during processing.

 

Does Grinding Your Own Coffee Taste Better?

  

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Is freshly ground coffee better quality?

The most obvious reason for grinding your own coffee beans is freshness.

Coffee that has been ground from whole beans has already started to subside in flavour compared to whole beans.

If you’re grinding your own, you know it’s fresh because you just made it. For many of the same reasons, grinding your own coffee beans also results in a higher quality product. 

Pre-ground coffee usually contains fewer oils, which means it doesn’t have the same rich taste as whole beans.

This is because the oils are what give coffee its body. If you’ve ever had access to freshly ground coffee beans, you know it really does make a difference – especially if you’ve been used to buying and consuming pre-ground coffee all your life.

You may ask – how long does coffee stay fresh after grinding and should you grind coffee every day? 

 

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Well, if you store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, it can stay fresh for up to two weeks. You can also freeze the coffee in these containers for several months.  However, if you store it in a container that is not airtight or in a warm place, it will only stay fresh for a few days.  

Some coffee drinkers prefer to grind their beans every day in order to enjoy the freshest possible flavor, while others are content with grinding beans less frequently.

Ultimately, it is up to the individual coffee drinker to decide how often to grind their beans.

Does grinding coffee result in stronger coffee?

Grinding coffee beans finer will result in a stronger tasting cup of coffee.

This is because finer grinds have more surface area, which allows more of the coffee’s flavour and caffeine to be extracted into the water during brewing.

 

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