The COSTA COFFEE Signature Blend Roast & Ground for Cafetiere, 1000g (pack of 5) sounds like a good option for those who enjoy a strong cup of coffee at home brewed in a cafetiere (also known as a French Press). Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you decide:
Pros:
- Bulk Pack (5 x 1000g): Very economical option, especially if you drink a lot of coffee.
- Cafetiere Compatible Grind: Specially designed for cafetiere brewing, which typically uses a courser grind than drip machines.
- Signature Blend: Costa Coffee’s signature coffee blend, likely offering a familiar taste for those who enjoy their coffee shop beverages.
- Medium Roast: Generally less acidic and bitter than dark roasts, offering a more approachable flavor profile.
- Large Bags: Minimizes the frequency of re-ordering coffee.
Cons:
- Pre-Ground: Loses freshness faster than whole beans. The grind size might not be perfect for other brewing methods.
- Limited Flavor Description: While described as the “iconic Signature Blend,” more information about the specific taste profile would be helpful (nutty, caramel etc.).
- Large Quantity: The 5 x 1000g pack might be too much for some households before the coffee loses freshness.
Overall, the COSTA COFFEE Signature Blend Roast & Ground for Cafetiere could be a good option for you if:
- Drink a lot of coffee: The bulk pack offers a significant amount of coffee at a lower price per unit.
- Use a cafetiere: The grind is specifically designed for this brewing method.
- Enjoy Costa Coffee’s signature blend: You’re familiar with the taste you get at Costa Coffee shops.
- Prefer a medium roast: You enjoy a coffee that’s flavorful but not too strong or acidic.
However, if you:
- Prefer the freshest possible coffee: Consider buying Costa Coffee whole beans and grinding them yourself for maximum freshness.
- Use other brewing methods: The grind size might not be ideal for drip machines or espresso machines (which require a finer grind).
- Want a specific flavor profile: More information about the tasting notes or reviews would be helpful.
- Don’t drink a lot of coffee: The large quantity might result in the coffee losing freshness before you can use it all.
Here are some additional things to consider:
- Reviews: Look for customer reviews to understand the flavor profile, grind size, and overall quality in more detail.
- Storage: If you do purchase this bulk pack, ensure you have airtight containers to store opened bags to maintain freshness for as long as possible.
- Alternatives: Explore other cafetiere-compatible pre-ground coffees or whole bean options from different brands to compare flavor profiles, prices, and pack sizes.
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I’ve only used it in my Kitchen Aid Cold Brewer. It extracts the coffee over about 18-20 hours (Starbucks brews their iced coffee for 20 hours). Using the cold brewer requires the beans to be blended very course. So this coffee will work great in your filter coffee machine, your caftiere or Moka pot. Perhaps others idk. I literally only drink iced coffee in this heat.
It’s very smooth, not acidic. Very silky on the tongue and not too strong. That’s just the way the iced brewer makes it though but I’m sure it’ll be a nice hot cup in the morning. I wouldn’t turn my nose up to it if my guests offered me it, and that’s what you want right. Good coffee for you and your visitors, who wants to serve crap coffee!! Would do well in the office. Since it’s not too strong.
Idk. It’s good for the price. Starbucks ground is more money and this is just as good. Will definitely buy again. Beats £11 twice a week on a Pact subscription. Although their coffee is to die for!!
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