Compared with everyday supermarket coffee brands, once you have tried real coffee you will fully understand why coffee lovers go to great lengths to find the perfect blend as there is nothing like the fresh aroma and taste of freshly ground coffee.

Every coffee bean differs in strength and flavour depending on where the bean is grown. Beans grown in different climates and soils will have a very different taste.

One of the best blends in the world, is said to come from Indonesia as the country has an ideal climate and perfect soils for growing coffee beans.

A fresh cup of freshly roasted and ground coffee beans is far superior to your everyday supermarket coffee and experts say you can never go wrong with a cup of freshly ground coffee – in fact the fresher the better!

Supermarkets normally stock only a small amount of coffee beans so a visit to your local gourmet store may be necessary. Gourmet stores will stock a good variety of beans, and experienced assistants can advise you on the different tastes and strengths. Nowadays many stores offer a ‘try before you buy’ which is great if you are trying to find the perfect blend.

To keep your coffee as fresh tasting as possible never buy more than a weeks supply and always ensure the coffee beans are not splintered or broken. You will be able to smell a fresh, quality coffee bean by checking its aroma.

Numerous gourmet stores will stock coffee beans as well as many websites where you can purchase online. Online stores now operate a ‘next day’ delivery service ensuring your beans stay as fresh as possible.

All around the world, for many, many years, coffee has been enjoyed, both for pleasure and also as a quick ‘pick me up’. Coffee is a unique tasting drink, loved by some and hated by others, and comes in various tastes and strengths and will carry on being enjoyed for many years to come.

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