To grind or pre-grind? That is the question.
New Year, new coffee approach? We're tackling the pros and cons of purchasing wholebean coffee or pre-ground options and the impact both have on your daily brew.
There are many elements that come into play when constructing your daily coffee - from recipe variables (ratios) to water temperature and water type (hard or soft water), alongside your choice of brewing equipment; the list can become endless.
Not exempt from this list is of course, your coffee itself and how it is ground.
This doesn't just include the grind size you opt for depending on your chosen brewing device - but also how you buy your coffee beans in the first instance. If you have a grinder at home, it's most likely you purchase wholebean coffee. For those who don't - and who still want the taste of good, specialty coffee - then pre-ground fits the bill.
There are of course benefits and downsides to both of these options and we're here to lay them all out in the Bailies Blog to help you make the best choice for your daily brew.