Freshly Roasted Coffee

The correct grind size depends on the brewing method you use. For example, a fine grind is ideal for an espresso, while a coarse grind is better suited for a French press. The grind size influences how quickly water flows through the coffee and therefore the extraction and flavour of your coffee. Want to know more about choosing the best grind size? Visit our page about coffee grinds for a detailed overview and tips for each brewing method.

Light, medium and dark roasting mainly differ in the duration and intensity of the roasting process, which affects the taste and aroma. With a light roast, the beans retain much of their original flavours and have a light acidity. Medium roast provides a balanced profile with more body and milder acidity, while dark roast delivers a more intense flavour and a fuller mouthfeel, often with notes of chocolate and nuts. Would you like to know more about the different roast levels? Then visit our page about coffee roasting.

Coffee is best consumed within 2 to 3 months after roasting for an optimal flavour experience. We recommend allowing the beans to rest for at least a week, as the flavour is not yet optimal in the first week after roasting. So if you receive a bag with a recent roast date, wait a little longer for the best result.

You should store fresh coffee well away from moisture, heat and odours, in an airtight container at room temperature. If you wish to keep the beans for longer than a few weeks to months, freezing is also possible, provided the packaging is completely airtight to prevent moisture from getting in. We advise against using the fridge, as coffee absorbs odours, which can negatively affect the flavour. For ground coffee, it is more difficult to keep it fresh; we advise not to store ground coffee for more than 14 days after receipt, in an airtight container at room temperature. Although coffee beans are technically longer lasting (1 to 2 years), we recommend consuming fresh coffee within 2 to 3 months for the best flavour experience.

Yes, we offer various single origins on our freshly roasted coffee page. We occasionally have micro-lots as limited editions; these are announced via our email newsletter.

Do I really really really need your freshly roasted coffee? Yes! You enjoy fresh bread, you love fresh juices, and you eat your vegetables fresh as well. Everything tastes better fresh, so why would you drink coffee that has been sitting on the shelf for ages? Our coffee is freshly roasted just before it is dispatched. Every day we roast small batches so we can always guarantee that the coffee beans we send are fresh. On top of that, we simply make really good coffee. We taste every batch we produce (yes, we do get little sleep with all that caffeine) and if we’re not satisfied with it, the batch is rejected. Every bag of coffee we send has the roast date printed on the packaging so you can always see exactly how fresh your bag of coffee is. And equally important: we’re very competitively priced! Feel free to compare us with other suppliers of freshly roasted coffee (and we’re more fun!!). Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

We guarantee that our freshly roasted coffee is never older than four weeks upon delivery. In practice, it is often fresher, as we try never to roast more than needed for the coming week. Each package clearly displays the roasting date.

The flavour of freshly roasted coffee beans is optimal after about a week of resting. If you receive beans that have been roasted recently, it may be worthwhile to let them rest for a few more days for the best taste experience.

It is completely normal for our bags of coffee beans to appear inflated. This is not a sign of a problem or spoilage, but a natural process that takes place after the coffee beans have been roasted. Below, we explain why this happens and why it is actually good for the freshness of your coffee. Coffee beans release CO₂ after roasting After roasting, coffee beans release a small amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂). This process, known as 'degassing', is a natural by-product of roasting. The released CO₂ can cause the bag to become inflated at times. One-way valve preserves freshness Our coffee bags are fitted with a one-way valve on the front. This valve allows CO₂ to escape from the bag but prevents oxygen and other air from entering. Oxygen is the biggest enemy of fresh coffee; it accelerates the oxidation process and diminishes the flavour. The valve helps the coffee stay fresh for longer. Why does the bag sometimes remain inflated? On some bags, the valve is slightly tighter, which means the CO₂ is released more slowly. This can cause the bag to stay inflated. This does not affect the quality or freshness of the coffee. In fact, the remaining CO₂ in the bag helps to protect the beans from oxygen and keeps them fresher for longer. Conclusion: no reason for concern! An inflated bag of coffee beans simply means the coffee is fresh and still releasing CO₂. This process is completely natural and a sign of quality. Open the bag as usual and enjoy the delicious taste of our freshly roasted coffee beans! Do you have any further questions? Please feel free to contact us!