Coffee guide
Short, clear answers on choosing, brewing and storing coffee.
How to choose the right specialty coffee for youStart with the taste you enjoy: if you like smooth coffee, often with milk, pick chocolate and nut notes. If you like a lighter, more distinctive cup, try a single-origin coffee with fruity notes.Blend vs single-origin coffee: what is the difference?A blend mixes coffees from several origins for a balanced, consistent taste, great for espresso and milk drinks. A single origin comes from one country or region and shows that place’s character clearly.The right grind size for every brewing methodThe shorter the brew, the finer the grind: Turkish coffee is powder-fine, espresso fine, moka pot fine-medium, filter medium, and French press coarse.How to keep coffee beans freshKeep coffee in its original bag, sealed well, somewhere dry and dark, away from the stove and sunlight. Don’t keep it in the fridge. It usually tastes best within 2–4 weeks of opening.How to make Turkish coffee in a kanaka, step by stepFor each cup: one heaped small spoon (about 7 g) of extra-fine coffee, one cup of cold water, and sugar to taste. Stir only before heating, keep the heat low until the foam rises, and take it off before it boils.How to buy specialty coffee online in EgyptLook for the roaster’s name, the origin or blend type, and the tasting notes, and order it ground for your brewing method, or as beans if you have a grinder. Start with 250 g, and prefer cash on delivery the first time you order from a shop.