Ground Coffee
Convenience & Ease
For many coffee lovers, ground coffee offers unmatched convenience. It comes pre-ground, eliminating the need for a coffee grinder. This makes it a popular choice among those who lead a busy lifestyle or prefer a quick brewing process in the morning. Ground coffee ultimately saves time, whilst still producing a rich cup of coffee as a result, whether it's a blend or single origin.
Consistency In Brewing
Ground coffee ensures a consistent brew each time you prepare your coffee. With precise and uniform particle size, the extraction process is more reliable, resulting in a balanced cup and predictable flavour profile.
This consistency can be a game-changer for those new to making their own coffee, providing a smooth, rich cup that you can savour without the need for intricate brewing skills.
Accessibility
Another advantage of ground coffee beans is its wide availability. You can find ground coffee in almost any grocery store, cafe, coffee roastery and of course, online retailer. This accessibility makes it a convenient choice for travellers or those who may not have access to a coffee grinder.
By purchasing directly from the source, like a coffee roastery, makes keeping a small amount of stock on hand easy, and free from the risk of running out of specialty coffee and having to run to the local store or cafe.
Shelf Life
One downside to ground coffee is that it doesn't have a very long shelf-life. Whether it's a blend or single origin, the coffee's exposure to oxygen during grinding is high, which accelerates the degradation of the coffee's flavour and aroma over time.
Depending on the roast date of the coffee, pre-ground coffee may create exceptional results and brews for only 1-2 weeks from the date or purchase.
However, there have been a number of innovative packaging products developed to help preserve ground coffee's freshness. Resealable coffee bags have changed the game, allowing you to create a smooth great-tasting cup, even days after opening the pack.