The aroma and taste of prepared ground coffee is, of course, inferior to freshly ground roasted coffee. On the other hand, it is better to drink a freshly brewed invigorating drink than an instant one.
Important points
Before you start choosing ground coffee, you need to decide how you will prepare it. If the drink will be brewed in a geyser coffee maker or turk, attention should be paid to powdered coffee.
Coarse and medium ground coffee is suitable for brewing in an espresso machine or filter coffee machine. Information on how ground coffee is ground can be found on the product label.
When buying a drink of domestic production, the product is chosen according to GOST of the highest or premium grade. This sign guarantees that the grains are evenly roasted and properly ground.
An equally important factor, on which the aroma and taste of coffee largely depends, is the degree of roast. It can be maximum, strong, medium and weak. In this case, there is no clear classification. It should be borne in mind that the higher the degree of roasting, the stronger the coffee taste with bitterness. Fans of a soft and aromatic drink should opt for a product with a minimum roast.
Coffee with and without caffeine
There can be hundreds of varieties of coffee - they differ from each other in shades of acidity, astringency, aroma, taste, because the grains were grown in different conditions. However, all varieties of the drink belong to two only biological species - Robusta or Arabica. Often, only one type of coffee is used in production - in this case, “100% Arabica” is marked on the product packaging.
The inscription "espresso" indicates that the inside of the pack contains a blend of Robusta and Arabica. It is very important if the manufacturer indicated the exact composition of the mixture on the product packaging. For example, robusta tastes bitter and contains more caffeine. But in arabica, caffeine is much less. It gives the drink a slight sourness, aroma and rich taste.
Nutty, amaretto, chocolate coffee
Currently, ground coffee with aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, nuts, amaretto, cognac and chocolate is becoming more and more popular. It is possible to distinguish the chemical composition of coffee from natural coffee. If just spices are added to it (nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, etc.), then it is 80% natural. But the aromas of fruits, almonds, chocolate or alcohol are more likely identical to natural or artificial.
By the way, true coffee lovers claim that a high-quality drink is unique in itself and does not need additional aromatization.
When choosing pre-ground coffee, pay attention to the smell of the contents. The main indicator of a high-quality and fresh drink is its characteristic delicious aroma.
