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Coffee guides

Practical tips for buying, storing and brewing better coffee at home.

250g vs 1kg Coffee Beans: Which Should You Buy?

Should you buy 250g or 1kg bags of coffee beans? How much coffee you drink, how fast you use it and how to keep it fresh decide the answer.

Whole bean coffee keeps its flavour longer, while ground coffee is convenient. Here is how to choose, and what grind to ask for.

Keep coffee beans tasting fresh: use an airtight container, store them somewhere cool and dark, and only grind what you need.

A good flat white needs coffee with enough body and sweetness to stand up to milk. Here is what to look for in beans, roast and grind.