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Fresh coffee beans have a fuller and richer flavour than older beans because the aromatic compounds are still well preserved. Over time, these flavours slowly fade.

You can recognise fresh beans by a strong aroma and often a slight sheen of oil on the outside. The roast date on the packaging provides clarity about freshness.

Store fresh coffee beans in an airtight container, in a dry place and out of the light. This way, the flavour and aroma are preserved for the longest time.

Ground coffee loses flavour more quickly because it comes into greater contact with air. By grinding fresh beans yourself just before use, your coffee stays much more aromatic.

A coffee bean tasting pack is a selection of different types of coffee beans, so you can try out multiple flavours at home. Ideal if you don’t yet know which bean is your favourite.

In a sample pack you will usually find a mix of different origins, roasts or flavour profiles. Think of beans from Colombia, Ethiopia or Brazil with variation in intensity and body.

You choose the right tasting pack by looking at flavour descriptions such as mild, fruity or strong. Many packs also indicate which type of coffee machine the beans are suitable for.

The beans in a sample pack are generally freshly roasted. Pay attention to the roast date or choose a supplier that guarantees freshness.

A sample pack lets you get to know new flavours without having to buy large packs straight away. It’s handy and fun if you’re still discovering your coffee taste.

Unroasted coffee beans are raw, green coffee beans that have not yet been roasted. They are often used by people who want to roast their own coffee.

Unroasted beans are hard, green in colour and have no coffee flavour yet. Only after roasting do they develop their aroma and brown colour.

Unroasted beans are not suitable for grinding and drinking straight away. They must first be roasted to release their flavour.

Unroasted beans have a much longer shelf life than roasted coffee beans, because the aromas and oils only develop during roasting and those are exactly what lose their freshness over time. The main advantage is that you can roast them yourself and decide on the profile you prefer: a light roast keeps more acidity and fruity notes, while a dark roast gives a fuller, more bitter taste. Per kilo, green beans also cost less than roasted ones. Do bear in mind that they are not suitable for grinding and using straight away: without roasting you will not get coffee as you know it.

Store unroasted beans in a dry, dark place in a well-sealed package. This way, they will keep for up to a year without any loss of flavour.

Decaffeinated coffee beans are regular coffee beans from which most of the caffeine has been removed. They are often chosen by people who are sensitive to caffeine.