By Bondi Press ·
Why whole beans keep their flavour
Once coffee is ground, far more of it is exposed to air, so the aromas fade faster. Whole beans protect the coffee until just before you brew. If you have a grinder at home, whole beans usually give the fresher, more flavourful cup.
When ground coffee is the right choice
If you do not have a grinder, or you want to brew straight away, ground coffee is the simple option. Choose the grind to match your equipment so you get a good extraction the first time.
Which grind should you choose?
Espresso machines need a fine grind. A moka pot sits slightly coarser. Aeropress is flexible, from fine to medium. Filter and pour-over use a medium grind, a plunger (French press) needs a coarse grind, and cold brew is the coarsest. At Bondi Press you pick the grind when you add a coffee to your cart, or choose whole bean.
A simple rule
If you grind at home, buy whole beans. If you do not, buy ground for your brewing method and use it within a few weeks of opening.
Shop the coffee
Bondi Espresso, Single Origin, Decaf Blend — or browse all coffee beans.
More guides: the journal, and our brew guides.