Choose Your Coffee (Guide)

Choosing coffee shouldn’t feel like guessing. This guide helps you pick a coffee you’ll genuinely enjoy — based on how you drink it and what flavours you like.

If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry. Most “bad choices” happen for the same reason: the coffee wasn’t matched to the brew method (espresso vs filter) or the drink style (black vs milk).

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Step 1 — Choose how you drink coffee

Start with your most common cup. This will instantly narrow down the right coffees.

A) I drink espresso (short, intense)

You’ll usually enjoy coffees with:

a balanced flavour profile (sweetness + body + clean finish)
moderate acidity (unless you specifically love bright espresso)
a roast that’s developed enough to taste smooth and syrupy

Best starting point: blends designed for espresso, plus “espresso-friendly” single origins.
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B) I drink milk coffees (flat white / latte / cappuccino)

Milk amplifies some flavours and mutes others. For milk drinks, most people prefer coffees with:

chocolate / caramel / nutty notes
fuller body
lower to moderate acidity

Best starting point: classic espresso blends.
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C) I drink filter / pour-over / batch brew

Filter brewing highlights clarity and aroma. You’ll often enjoy coffees with:

more noticeable origin character (fruit, florals, citrus)
a cleaner, lighter finish
brighter acidity (pleasant brightness, not sourness)

Best starting point: single origins and “filter-friendly” blends.
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D) I’m new / I just want an easy win

If you want the safest first choice, start with a balanced coffee:

medium roast level
chocolate/caramel leaning flavour profile
low to moderate acidity

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Step 2 — Choose the flavour direction you enjoy

Coffee descriptions can feel poetic, but there’s a simple pattern underneath. Pick the direction that sounds most like you:

Chocolatey / Caramelly / Nutty

Often feels:

smooth, comforting, “dessert-like”
great with milk
low to moderate brightness

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Fruity / Citrusy / Floral

Often feels:

vibrant, aromatic, “clean”
excellent as filter or black coffee
can taste bright (in a good way)

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“I don’t like acidic coffee”

Two notes here:

acidity in coffee isn’t the same as “sourness.” Sourness usually means under‑extraction.
if you prefer low brightness, choose coffees described as chocolatey, nutty, caramel and brew with enough extraction.

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Step 3 — Use roast level correctly (without overthinking it)

Roast level changes how coffee feels and tastes. It’s not “strong vs weak” — it’s more like flavour balance.

Light roast (more origin character)

Often tastes:

brighter, fruitier, more aromatic
lighter in body
best for filter, also great for modern espresso if you like brightness

Medium roast (balanced)

Often tastes:

sweet, rounded, with clear flavours
versatile across espresso, milk, and filter

Dark roast (more roast character)

Often tastes:

heavier, toastier, smoky/cocoa leaning
can feel bold and bitter if pushed too far
often chosen for traditional espresso and milk drinks

Practical tip:
If you’re unsure, choose medium first. It’s the easiest starting point.

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Step 4 — Single Origin vs Blend (which one should you choose?)

Choose a Blend if you want:

consistency week to week
a “designed” flavour outcome (balanced sweetness/body)
espresso and milk reliability

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Choose a Single Origin if you want:

a clear sense of place (origin character)
more variation and “seasonal” personality
standout filter brews and interesting espresso

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Step 5 — Decaf (yes, it can be genuinely good)

Decaf can still be sweet, clean, and enjoyable — especially when chosen for the right brew method.

If you drink decaf mostly as:

espresso / milk drinks: look for chocolate/caramel leaning profiles
filter: look for clean, sweet, and balanced

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A quick “coffee matching” cheat sheet

Use this when you’re browsing product pages.

For espresso (black)

Look for words like:
balanced, syrupy, cocoa, caramel, structured, sweet finish

For milk drinks

Look for words like:
chocolate, nougat, hazelnut, toffee, full body, low acidity

For filter

Look for words like:
clean, bright, citrus, stone fruit, florals, tea-like, juicy

If your coffee tastes “wrong”, it might not be the coffee

Before you blame the coffee, check these two things:

1) Grind and ratio

Most unpleasant cups are fixable with one adjustment:

too sour/sharp → grind a bit finer or brew longer
too bitter/dry → grind a bit coarser or brew shorter
too weak → use more coffee or grind slightly finer
too strong/harsh → use less coffee or grind slightly coarser

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2) Water

If your water tastes bad on its own, coffee won’t taste good either.

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Recommended starting picks (fast and safe)

If you want a confident first purchase, choose one of these “profiles”:

“Comfort and chocolate”

Great for espresso and milk drinks.
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“Clean and bright”

Great for filter and black coffee.
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“Try both”

One blend + one single origin is a perfect way to learn your preferences.
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Ready to choose?

Pick one button and you’re done — no overthinking required.

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Optional small FAQ (keep if you like)

How much coffee should I buy?
Buy what you’ll use comfortably. Freshness matters most once the bag is opened, so smaller bags more often is often better.

Should I store coffee in the fridge?
Usually no — humidity and odours can be a problem. Keep it sealed, cool, and dry.

Is “strong coffee” a roast level?
Not exactly. “Strength” is mostly brew ratio (how much coffee to water). Roast level changes flavour balance.