Should you buy coffee beans online?
Generally, buying coffee beans online guarantees freshness and quality of taste better than what you can get from an average grocery store. On the other hand, bigger supermarkets have relatively more comprehensive selections to suit many people’s tastes. Whole bean coffee often costs more than ground coffee for one simple reason: it’s a better coffee. Whole bean coffees tend to come from better crops and be more recently roasted than pre-ground selections. In short, whole bean coffee makes a better cup of coffee — and the difference is worth paying for.
What are the best coffee beans to buy in the UK?
The best coffee beans in the UK depend on your taste preferences and brewing method. Still, top choices include Balance Coffee’s Stability Blend (a versatile option), Assembly Coffee’s House Espresso, and Volcano Coffee’s Mount Blend (ideal for the AeroPress). Both arabica and robusta coffee beans are very good for you – coffee in general comes with a lot of health benefits, no matter the variety, and there isn’t a lot to set arabica and robusta apart in this department. That said, a recent study found a slightly higher level of antioxidants in robusta coffee.If you want a smooth, antioxidant-rich coffee, go for Arabica. If you need an energy boost, choose Robusta for its high caffeine content. If you’re looking for a rare, nutrient-rich bean, try Liberica.We only use 100% arabica beans, so you can enjoy the delicious, high quality coffee these beans help create. Arabica can be elegant. It can be complex.Arabica beans are oval and slightly larger than robusta beans. When roasted, the bean develops an uneven and s-shaped groove – also called the centre cut – down its centre. This is a sure sign that you’re looking straight at an arabica bean.While one isn’t necessarily better than the other, most people seem to prefer Arabica over Robusta because it tastes better. Arabica is smoother and sweeter while Robusta is infamous for its bitter and traditional coffee flavor.