Coffee Buying Guide Apr 2026

"Whole bean, every time," Maya said firmly. "Coffee starts losing its flavor the second it’s ground. If you don't have a grinder, I can grind it for you right now, but promise me you’ll keep it in an at room temperature. Never the freezer!"

"Is it that obvious?" Elias gestured to the wall of bags. "I want to buy some beans for home, but I don’t know if I’m an 'Ethiophian Yirgacheffe' or a 'Sumatran Mandheling' kind of guy."

"Great choice," Maya replied, ringing him up. "Welcome to the club, Elias. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about why your water temperature is ruining everything."

"I'll take this one," he said, feeling a new sense of confidence.