Once coffee beans are ground they start to stale. In as little as a few hours a lot of their flavor is lost. Whole Beans (stored in your freezer) will retain their freshness for several months before there is any appreciable loss of flavor.
The secret to great tasting coffee every time is to use whole roasted beans and grind them immediately before brewing. That way, you get the maximum flavor and aroma.
To encourage our customers to use Whole Beans we offer a top grade Salton Grinder (Model No. GC5WHT) at $18.49.
The two main species of the Coffee Tree are: Arabica and Robusta.
Arabica beans are high-grade beans, grown in high areas (usually above 3000'). Robusta beans are low-grade beans, grown in low areas.
Coffee trees like warm days with temperatures never varying much above or below 75F (24C). Tropical climates suit the coffee tree where there is no danger of frost. The best beans (arabicas) come from trees cultivated in tropical countries at high altitudes (between 3000' and 5000').
Robustas are generally grown in low-lying areas. Coffee made with robusta beans can be described has having a flavor not unlike "motor oil, rubber and ashes", whereas arabica beans have a clean taste with good acidity.
Arabica beans command the highest prices whereas robusta beans are cheap and principally used as fillers. It's fair to say that whenever you see coffee sold in your local supermarket at a bargain price chances are the coffee contains a lot of robusta beans.
Coffee Explorers Society Coffees (exclusive to Coffee & Tea Warehouse) contain only 100% arabica beans.
