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Is it better to grind your coffee at home?

Grinding coffee at home grants many advantages over buying ground coffee. For the freshest taste, coffee roasters advise waiting to grind your beans until just before you start brewing. Grinding your own coffee gives you the ability to adjust the size of the grind to your coffee maker and your brewing style. This is important because grind size impacts the flavor. If your grinds are too fine, you will get a bitter mouthful. Conversely, if they are too coarse, it will leave the flavor flat. The drawback to grinding your beans at home is that it requires an extra appliance and some additional time.

How much coffee should I use to make a cup?

The most common ratio is to use one to two tablespoons of coffee per six ounces of water. If you like a stronger-tasting brew, just increase the amount of coffee you scoop per cup you make. When brewing with a coffee maker, measuring your water before pouring it into the machine will give you a more accurate ratio than relying on the water level marks on the pot.

How do I keep my coffee fresh?

Coffee is best if brewed within three months of its roast date. To keep the freshness and flavor locked in, store your coffee in an airtight container in a cool place. Coffee’s retail packaging is not typically ideal for storage. Avoid exposing the beans to sunlight and high heat. For those who purchase whole-bean coffee, wait to grind your beans until immediately before brewing.