What are specialty coffee beans?

The quality is based on how the coffee farmer processes their beans and where the beans come from. Most coffee beans are picked by hand and selected carefully, because not all beans are ripe at the same time. That way, the farmers make sure rotten beans don't end up in a bag of coffee beans. Directly after they're picked, the coffee beans are being processed and roasted.

Freshness is very important when it comes to a good cup of coffee. Always check the 'roasted on' date or the 'good until' date. That way, you'll know when the beans were roasted and until when they're good to go. You can keep coffee beans for quite some time, but the fresher the beans, the better the taste.

There are also special types of coffee, which are the Single Origin blends. The coffee beans of Single Origin coffees come from specific areas that each have their own flavor profile. This shows the place of origin, variety of the coffee bush, and the craftsmanship of the coffee farmer. The freshness of the coffee provides the unique flavor. The flavor also comes out best thanks to its special roasting profile. These coffees are roasted in small amounts.

When you put good-quality coffee beans in your coffee machine, your coffee grinder will last the longest. When the coffee beans have been picked correctly, you won't find a rotten or hard coffee bean in the pack. In addition to the quality of the coffee beans, it's important to check the flavor. The flavor of the coffee beans determines your favorite coffee.