Why does nobody talk about grinding beans right before you brew?

I used to buy ground coffee from the store. It was fine. Then my friend in Austin gave me a hand grinder for my birthday. First cup I made with fresh grounds tasted totally different. Like the coffee was brighter, more alive. Now I grind a small batch every morning. Anyone else notice a huge jump in flavor from grinding fresh?

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dianaw8922d ago

Isn't it wild how much air is the enemy? Ground coffee starts losing flavor crazy fast because it's exposed. That first hit of fresh grounds is like opening a window in a stuffy room. You're tasting the actual coffee oils before they go flat. Once you notice that difference, there's just no going back to the pre-ground stuff.

terry_lewis2122d ago

Yeah, @dianaw89 is right, it's like tasting the coffee for the first time.

charles_green9521d ago

My old drip machine with pre-ground stuff just made brown water, honestly. After reading what @terry_lewis21 said, I get it now. That first week with a grinder, the smell alone in my kitchen was worth it. It went from a chore to my favorite part of the morning.