How to Choose Coffee Beans You Will Love

Choosing coffee beans does not have to be confusing.

Start with origin. Ethiopian beans are fruity and floral. Colombian are balanced and nutty. Indonesian are earthy and bold. Taste across origins to find your preference.

Check the roast date. Fresh is everything. Beans are best two weeks to a month after roasting. Avoid bags without a date.

Buy whole beans. Pre ground goes stale in hours. A grinder costs thirty dollars and changes everything.

Start with a medium roast. It is the most forgiving. Dark roasts hide defects. Light roasts can be too acidic for beginners.

The roast name is flavor, not strength. Light has more caffeine, not less.

Buy small amounts. Coffee is a fresh product. Buy what you will drink in a week or two.