Many experts recognize grain coffee as a higher quality, natural product than ground coffee. However, it is less convenient to use. That is why sales of coffee beans are significantly inferior to that of ground coffee. Choosing high-quality coffee beans is not so difficult.
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Currently, the assortment of grain coffee on store shelves is quite wide and is gradually replenished with products from new manufacturers. However, large brands remain the main players in this segment. It is worth noting that they offer not only grain, but also instant and ground product. The best brands are those who are able to offer relatively inexpensive, properly roasted quality coffee.
Tips for choosing coffee beans
When choosing coffee beans, pay attention to the packaging of the products. Experts recommend giving preference to grains packed in a bag. It must be hermetically sealed and made of opaque dense material. An additional valve on the package will protect the contents from unwanted oxygen exposure.
Before buying coffee, check the appearance of the beans. They must be the same size and shape. The oily film and shine indicate that all the oils that are responsible for aroma and taste have already been released from the grain. Most likely, this was due to contact with air. The expected taste and aroma will not be obtained when brewing such coffee.
The closer the roast date is to the purchase date, the better. The first 3-4 weeks after processing the grain will give the richest taste. After 6-7 weeks, the aroma will become less intense. The use of grains is not recommended after 12 weeks of storage.
To a large extent, the taste of the drink is influenced by the degree of roasting of the beans. It is good to use lightly processed beans for making morning coffee. Such a "Scandinavian" roast will give a delicate and mild taste. "Viennese" or medium roast gives the drink a sweetish taste and enhances the aroma of the beans. A "French" or strong finish will give the coffee a certain bitterness. When brewing such grains, the drink turns out to be velvety and dark.
The best varieties of coffee beans
The most popular coffee is Jardin. This manufacturer in the grain coffee market remains one of the most popular and popular. Jardin offers a variety of coffee beans. Moreover, they have different strengths and different degrees of roasting. It follows from this that you can choose a more suitable and optimal option for any preference.
The Paulig brand is no less popular on the grain coffee market. Careful sorting of beans, high-quality roasting, excellent aroma and taste, and most importantly - the use of only the best Arabica. These qualities allow Paulig coffee beans to be in the top sales. It should be noted that this manufacturer offers several varieties, including in the popular premium segment.
In Russia, the Italian coffee Kimbo enjoys well-deserved popularity. It is distinguished by a pronounced aroma without bitterness and sourness and a deep great taste. High-quality packaging, an abundance of varieties and uniform roasting of beans allow maintaining the best characteristics of coffee beans. It is thanks to these qualities that Kimbo coffee is an increasingly popular brand.
Grain coffee Gut! - another representative of the middle price class. It is made from Robusta and Arabica. Careful selection of varieties allows maintaining the quality of coffee beans at a sufficiently high level. Gut! - a wide range of varieties with different strengths and different degrees of roasting.
It should also be noted the brand "Live Coffee", speaking of grain coffee. There is a wide range of monosorts underneath. Many of them are additionally flavored."Live Coffee" is distinguished by a quite reasonable price, rich aroma and pleasant taste.
Gaggia is another representative of the Russian grain coffee market. This brand appeared on the territory of our country relatively recently. But, thanks to its high quality, it is gaining popularity rather quickly. There are only a few varieties of coffee beans under the Gaggia brand. Moreover, each of them has its own special taste and aroma. This is a properly roasted, carefully selected coffee.
