- Buy a grinder: freshly ground coffee is half the battle of producing quality coffee at home. A decent grinder will cost anywhere between $100-$200 but the benefit is worth it.
- Grind your coffee as you need it. Coffee goes stale very quickly once it’s ground, usually within a few hours, and so grinding to order at home will keep it fresh.
- Buy freshly roasted coffee, but not so much you won’t get through it. Try to use a bag within a 6 week time frame.
- For any filter based coffees, don’t bring the water to boiling point because it will immediately burn the coffee and effect the end result.
- Use bottled or filtered water when making your coffee. Tap water contains chlorine and unwanted minerals which negatively effect the taste of the coffee.
- Bonus point! If you want to go the extra mile, pre-heat your brewing devices and cups to serve for an added touch.
From the pure simplicity of a perfect espresso, to the complexity of a cold brew, the team at The Grounds sell more than 3,000 cups of coffee a day, they even have a Head of Coffee Education, Head Roaster and a Coffee Sommelier, so they know what they’re talking about!
The Grounds of Alexandria
Building 7A, 2 Huntley St, Alexandria