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What should you pay attention to when buying coffee?

The long history of coffee begins in Ethiopia. Legend has it that the goat herder Kaldi lost his goats one morning. After hours of searching, he found his goats frolicking after eating berries from certain bushes. This plant was thus recognized and praised from the beginning as a stimulating agent. Monks drank coffee to stay awake during nightly prayers, and travelers took the berries with them on their journeys. Coffee became increasingly cultivated and is now an indispensable part of daily life.

Different coffees

The world of coffee is constantly growing, and often we can't see the forest for the trees. Espresso, cappuccino, latte, or how about an iced coffee? Coffee, in all its different forms and flavors, has never been so popular. There are countless different flavors, but also different ways to brew coffee. For this, the beans need to be ground in various ways. All in all, quite a quest. Which coffee should you choose that best suits your personal preferences? And what is truly good coffee?

What is good coffee?

Naturally, we cannot give you a definitive answer here, as most of this answer is very subjective. However, there are a number of (quality) requirements (also read 'Which coffee for an espresso machine') that ensure you have a delicious coffee. For example, look at the country of origin and the coffee plant species. The best coffees grow in humid regions between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (around the equator), such as Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Here, different coffee plant species grow, with the Arabica plant being considered the best. A second major coffee plant species is Robusta. Robusta coffee is often a bit cheaper and has a stronger flavor.

Which grind for coffee?

Furthermore, it is important that you have ground the coffee correctly and/or that the coffee (beans) match the brewing method, the way you prepare your coffee. The ground coffee, suited to the correct brewing method, can bring out very different flavor notes due to the fineness of the grind. Generally, the finer the grind, the stronger the coffee. And so the circle is complete. Because which coffee you should choose depends on the quality and your inextricably linked taste preference and certain experiences and emotions you have associated with it.

What is decaffeinated coffee?

As the legend of coffee suggests, coffee is a stimulant. This is because the substance caffeine is naturally present in coffee. Decaffeinated coffee is made by dissolving most of the caffeine from the bean using chemical solvents or water. Kaldi prefers a natural process to achieve the lowest possible caffeine percentage, whereby the beans are washed without chemical processing. This way, the flavors of the coffee are best preserved.

Making coffee

You can make coffee in many different ways. So, we don't have a single answer to the question: 'how do you make coffee?' There are all kinds of brewing systems, each capable of bringing out the best flavor notes in different coffees in its own way. For example, you can make filter coffee with a coffee maker by putting the coffee in a filter holder and letting (filtered) water run over it. In most cases, this will take about 5 minutes. This is the 'old school' way of making coffee, and as mentioned, there are many more different brewing systems. Read on to learn all about these ways of making coffee.

Coffee machines with coffee pods

Senseo machines were quickly followed by machines that brew coffee not with coffee pads, but with cups. This was supposed to bring out the flavors and aromas better. A well-known brand of coffee pods is Lavazza, which selects the best coffee beans from plantations all over the world every year. Lavazza capsules only fit in Lavazza machines.

Making coffee with an espresso machine

You can choose a convenient and small Senseo machine or a (Lavazza) machine with cups, but nowadays you can also make the most delicious espressos with a bean-to-cup machine at the touch of a button. In that case, we are talking about a super-automatic machine. A second category of espresso machines is a semi-automatic, also known as a piston machine. To make coffee with a piston machine, you first have to grind the coffee yourself and weigh it precisely for the most delicious coffee. It requires a bit more effort than a super-automatic, but for both brewing methods, you have a wide choice of coffee varieties and flavors, and the beans are freshly ground. Of course, you can always choose to make filter coffee as well.

Coffee for JURA machine

A leading brand of espresso machines is JURA. With your Jura espresso machine, you can make the most delicious cappuccinos, espressos, or latte macchiatos. For a JURA machine, you need high-quality coffee that matches the type of coffee you want to make. The high quality is reflected in the roasting of the coffee beans, the picking method, and the coffee variety. As mentioned, Arabica beans are recommended, with a dark roast.

Black coffee

So, you can easily make the most delicious milk coffees at home, but black coffee is still incredibly popular and also the healthiest. This is because no sugar, milk, or other substances are added to it. Additionally, it is said to protect you against various diseases, help you lose weight faster, and give you a positive boost. Curious about all the benefits of drinking black coffee? We'd be happy to tell you based on various studies.

Order coffee online

For the best coffee advice, you should visit one of our specialty coffee shops. Here you can smell, see, and taste all the different types of coffee. Do you find it easier to order your coffee online? You can do that at Kaldi too, of course! In our tea and coffee webshop, you will find our wide range of coffees, with extensive information about their origin, roasting, and flavor notes. You can choose from 250-gram, 500-gram, or kilogram packages of coffee. Do you already know which coffee you want? You can easily reorder your previous purchase, so you can quickly enjoy another delicious cup of coffee.

Where to buy coffee beans?

At Kaldi, of course! Kaldi has a large selection of the most delicious coffee beans. You'll find many different types of coffee at Kaldi, for both beginners and seasoned coffee lovers. Together with you, we'll find the coffee that best suits your taste preference. Do you like spicy, aromatic coffee? We'd be happy to let you taste one of our Asian coffees. Do you prefer a sweet and nutty coffee? Then discover our coffees from Central America. We'd love to take you on a journey through the world of coffee and all its ins and outs.

Buying coffee beans at Kaldi

With us, you can smell, taste, drink, and immediately buy coffee. This way, we want to make your choice much easier so that you always take home coffee that suits you. In our concept, the overall picture is very important. In addition to delicious coffee, there must also be a pleasant atmosphere. We currently have 30 branches in the Netherlands and are still growing. At Kaldi, we want to immerse you in the world of coffee and let you taste the most delicious coffees. But taste is subjective, isn't it? That's right, which is why we are happy to help you find the coffee that suits you. And the brewing system (the preparation method) that goes with it. This way, you'll always make the best coffee at home.

Which coffee beans should I buy?

At Kaldi, we think of all coffee lovers. We want everyone to enjoy a good cup of coffee, and that's why we have a wide range of high-quality coffee. At Kaldi, quality and enjoyment are paramount. We don't just want to offer good coffee; we also believe it's important that you can enjoy it. So, we don't have a single answer to the question 'which coffee should I buy?'. That's a matter of taste.

However, we can give you insight into what good coffee is and how we guarantee our quality. This begins with harvesting the coffee cherry at the exact moment the fruit is at its perfect ripeness. That's why the best coffee beans are hand-picked, because not all berries ripen at the same time. Then the beans are washed and roasted. This also follows strict procedures and is done with absolute precision. In addition, the country of origin and the altitude of the plantation play an important role in the flavor notes of the coffee.

Curious which coffee suits your taste preference? Come taste and experience it!