Where is best to buy online if you only drink a 250g bag every month? Most places I’ve looked at, the postage make it more than a subscription.
Did you get the one that's currently on offer on Amazon for £149?Besides my Miele B2C machine, I also have a Nespresso/Krupps CitiZ plus Aerocinno 4 milk frothier. I always end up using the latter, as my Wife can’t be bothered in using the Aerocinno.
To remedy this situation, I’ve just bought a Nespresso/DeLonghi Latissima Pro. I assumed the Coffee would taste no different. I was mistaken. A little hotter than before, and the Milk from the attached Milk frothier doesn’t resemble the consistency of wall insulation compared to the Aerocinno.
Also, SWMBO is now able to produce a Latte Macchiato at the touch of a button without instruction from me.
I've given up on all this fridge/freezer thing. I just store mine in a tin, or the bag they came in and keep in a cupboard. I don't think I can notice any difference. I've had beans out of date and they still taste great. I don't think my palate is refined enough to notice any difference!A lot of places don’t recommend putting any in the fridge.
I’m the same. Not the out of date beans but just storing them in the cupboard.I've given up on all this fridge/freezer thing. I just store mine in a tin, or the bag they came in and keep in a cupboard. I don't think I can notice any difference. I've had beans out of date and they still taste great. I don't think my palate is refined enough to notice any difference!
Another opinion is the constant change in temperature by taking them in and out of the fridge is bad. The possibility of moisture is also bad. I wish there was one definitive answer.
That’s what I do. Except when I’m lazy and buy it ground.Maybe not a definitive answer although this is both the advice I was given and have been following for several years with consistent results...where possible, only buy the quantity of beans that will take you 7-10 days (eg 250g) to get thru. Then, only grind the amount you are gonna use there and then. Store the rest of the beans in a dry dark place (kitchen cupboard), ideally within an airtight/vaccum or tupperware box to try limit the amount of air that will break down the freshness of the beans. If buying a larger quantity of beans that will last beyond 7 days (eg 1kg), I will split them into 4 airtight containers and store as above.
This method doesnt involve any need to chill or freeze beans that may/may not make any difference. It also keeps the beans at a consistent temperature and away from moisture.
Have you got any beans yet? I'd be inclined to start with Tesco or Asda own brand Espresso beans to give you a benchmark, then try some of the branded beans and see if you find they are any better. e.g. Tesco Espresso Coffee Beans 227G - Tesco Groceries
Gentlemen, is there a list within this thread of recommended bean suppliers please?
failing that, please recommend away.
thanks
t.
Gentlemen, is there a list within this thread of recommended bean suppliers please?
failing that, please recommend away.
thanks
t.