Sluyse coffee - in honor of Maasluis

The roast date of Café du Jour's coffee beans is usually a maximum of four weeks before dispatch. This means that the coffee beans are generally no older than four weeks when they arrive at your door. Many people ask if coffee beans are already too old after three weeks. The answer to that is: no. Freshly roasted coffee actually reaches its best flavour after a few weeks. During roasting, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is created inside the coffee beans, which can mask the taste at first. That is why coffee is at its best between one and four weeks after roasting. After roasting, the beans are immediately packed in special coffee bags with a one-way valve. This valve allows CO₂ to escape without letting oxygen in, so the aromas are preserved and the coffee remains fresh. This way, you can count on an optimally fresh product with a full flavour!

This coffee is highly versatile and suitable for almost all common brewing methods. Customers enjoy it as a lungo, espresso, cappuccino, and even with the cafetière (French press). If you wish to adjust the flavour balance, simply change the grind size or the amount of coffee: for a milder taste, grind coarser or use a little less coffee.

Absolutely! Reviews show that Sluyse coffee performs excellently as a base for cappuccino and other milk drinks. The bold finish and full flavour are beautifully expressed, even in combination with milk.

Most customers experience Sluyse coffee as full-bodied and rich in flavour, with a bit of punch and sometimes a slight acidity, but not overwhelmingly bitter or sour. Of course, taste is personal: a few reviewers find it somewhat stronger or slightly bitter, especially with a fine grind. You can influence the flavour by adjusting the grind and brewing method.

Sluyse coffee is a lightly fruity coffee with a spicy finish. You taste aromas of nuts and chocolate, with sometimes a slight acidity. The coffee is full of flavour and powerful without being heavy. Many customers describe it as a crowd-pleaser – flavourful for different moments of the day.

Sluyse coffee is medium roasted, which keeps the surface of the beans dry. This is better for the flavour and for your coffee machine, as it releases less oil than dark roasted beans.