Freshly ground coffee makes all the difference. Grinding just before you brew keeps more of the natural gases and aromatics inside the bean, the very things that give coffee its vibrant flavour. Whole beans also stay fresh for longer, while pre-ground coffee loses character more quickly.
That said, we understand pre-grinding is sometimes a must. If it works for you, that’s what matters. Just keep ground coffee in an airtight container (our bags are designed for this) in a cool, dry place. You can freeze whole beans to extend freshness – but avoid freezing ground coffee, as moisture will spoil the flavour. And if convenience is key, we grind fresh for all brew methods, which you can order directly from our website.
You’ll need
Fresh beans
Grinder (Ideally Burr)
Scales
Your chosen brew method
What kind of grinder?
Burr grinder – the best choice. Burrs crush beans evenly, giving you consistent grind size and better flavour.
Blade grinder – chops beans unevenly, creating powder and boulders. Cheap, but inconsistent.
Hand grinder – portable, reliable, and often more affordable. Great for filter or Aeropress, though finer settings for espresso take more effort.
Brewing filter or cafetiere? Most home burr grinders are perfect.
Brewing espresso? You’ll need a grinder that goes fine enough — not all home grinders can, so check before you buy.
Grind Size Guide:
Espresso – very fine (like flour)
Stovetop/Moka Pot – fine (between flour & table salt)
Aeropress – medium-fine (table salt)
Filter/Pourover – medium (coarse sand)
Cafetiere/French Press – medium-coarse (peppercorn)
Not quite right?
Weigh your beans first, this helps you repeat recipes from our brew guides. Grind only what you need, ground coffee stales quickly. Adjust and taste, sour or thin = grind finer: bitter or heavy = grind coarser. Clean your grinder, old coffee oils can build up and affect flavour.