Beans & Brewing

1. Ordering & Freshness

Why does "Roast-to-Order" matter?

Most coffee bought at a supermarket was roasted months ago. By the time it reaches the shelf, the natural oils have oxidized, leaving the coffee flat, stale, and bitter. We do not keep roasted coffee on shelves. We only roast your beans after you place your order, ensuring you receive them at absolute peak flavor and aroma.

Can I brew my coffee the day it arrives?

We recommend waiting a few days! Freshly roasted coffee contains trapped carbon dioxide gas. If you brew it immediately, this gas escapes rapidly, pushing water away and causing a thin, sour extraction.

For Filter/Pour-over: Let whole beans rest for 4 to 7 days from the roast date stamped on the bag.

For Espresso: Let them rest for 7 to 14 days for a stable flow and a rich, thick crema.

How long do whole beans stay fresh?

When stored correctly, whole bean coffee stays at peak flavor for about 4 to 6 weeks after its roast date. After this window, the vibrant, delicate notes (like fruit and florals) will gradually fade, though the coffee remains perfectly safe to drink for several months.

2. Storage & Hardware

Should I store my coffee in the fridge or freezer?

No. Please keep your coffee out of the fridge. Every time you open the bag, moisture from the cold air condenses on the cold beans, damaging the delicate flavor oils and causing them to go stale faster. Instead, store your beans in a cool, dark cupboard inside an airtight container or our original resealable bag.

Should I buy Whole Bean or Pre-Ground?

If you want the ultimate flavor experience, Whole Bean is always best. Coffee begins to lose its aromatics within 15 minutes of being ground. By grinding fresh right before you brew, you unlock the full depth of the bean. However, if you prefer convenience, we can grind your beans to match your specific brewing setup perfectly.

What is the difference between a blade grinder and a burr grinder?

Blade grinders work like a blender, chopping the beans into highly uneven pieces (some massive chunks, some fine dust). This causes the dust to over-extract (tasting bitter) and the chunks to under-extract (tasting sour) in the exact same cup. Burr grinders crush the beans uniformly between two rotating plates, giving you a perfectly even grind size. Check out our Sundries section for high-quality manual and electric burr grinders.

3. Decoding the Labels

What is the difference between Single-Origin and a Blend?

Single-Origin: Beans sourced from a single farm, region, or country. These showcase the unique characteristics of that specific soil and climate (e.g., a bright, fruity Ethiopian or a rich, nutty Colombian).

Blends: A combination of beans from different origins, intentionally designed to balance each other out. Blends offer a highly consistent, rounded flavor profile that excels in traditional espresso or milk-based drinks.

What do "Tasting Notes" mean? Have you added flavoring?

No artificial flavoring is added to our standard beans! Just like fine wine, coffee naturally develops complex flavors based on where it was grown, its variety, and how it was processed. If a label says "Notes of Milk Chocolate & Blueberry," it means the natural sweetness and acidity of that specific bean mimic those familiar flavors.

What do Washed and Natural mean?

These are processing methods used to remove the coffee bean from the fruit cherry:

Washed (Wet): The fruit is stripped off immediately using water. This results in a clean, crisp cup with bright, distinct flavors.

Natural (Dry): The bean is dried inside the whole fruit. The bean absorbs the fruit sugars, resulting in a heavier body and bold, wild berry notes.