How to recognize a good coffee?

Coffee is not one of them drinks preferred by the French for no reason. Enjoy yours coffee favorite is a gourmet pleasure, a ritual, seeing an ally who helps you start the day. For some it will be fundamental when waking up, for others the symbol of a well-deserved break. In any case, lovers of the precious nectar know it well: coffee must be tasty!

With its countless varietysection origins various and related preparation methods, each taxes tells a unique story.

Between arabica delicate and robust corset, coffee beans OR Earththere is no shortage of options.

But then, how do you make sure that this beautiful steaming cup in front of you contains something? a good coffee ?

The Café Méo teams have prepared a guide complete to recognize a quality coffee.

No more unpleasant surprises, no more disappointments, you will have the cards in your hand to do it choose your ground coffeeIn cerealsor inside capsules . All you have to do is let yourself be guided and seduced by the richness of this universe where flavors and emotions become one.

What is a good coffee?

Define a good coffee obviously varies depending on the preferences and the tastes personal.

• Some will appreciate the sweetness of a arabica with subtle aromas, while others will prefer the power of a robust corset.
• The moment of tasting also plays a role. A short and intense espresso will be perfect for breakfast, while a light filter coffee, for example, will be more appreciated at the end of the afternoon.
• The context, the accompaniments it can also affect how you feel while enjoying your coffee. For example, a black coffee, simply tasted without it sucre nor gourmet desserts, will reveal its pure aromas, while a coffee with a hint of lait or you can soften a shortcrust pastry.

A good coffee is therefore one that meets your expectations and gives you a moment of pleasure. A good coffee cannot be missed gout and wake up yours taste buds!

Read a product and its packaging carefully

Before even opening a coffee packagecheck the packaging . THE packagingcan give you valuable clues about the quality of the coffee.

Packaging is the first point of entry, your indicator to detect a quality product . It’s not just a simple container.

Pay attention to some details:

• Origin, labels, characteristics or even the appearance of the grain, each element has been intelligently noted on the packageto guide you and ensure a successful experience.

• Well-designed packaging is guarantee of freshness . The bags hermeticpreserve the aromas of the coffee.

• The packaging must clearly indicate the recommended expiry date. This information is essential to ensure freshness. Ideally, beans should be consumed within 4-6 weeks of roasting.

The origin of coffee

Geographical origin the origin of the beans are important elements for understanding the aromatic profile of a coffee. Here are some examples:

• Ethiopian coffees they generally offer fruity aromas and floral notes.
• Produced by Brazil it will be soft and balanced.
• Cereals from Indonesia they have more earthy and spicy notes.

Packaging Café Meomention the origin, the tasting notes, the intensity or even the ingredients, on the back of the packages . Also find advise tasting on the side of our packaging.

Quality label

THE labels et certifications not only ensure sustainable practices, but also compliance producersand of the environment . These certifications demonstrate that the product meets rigorous standards, in order to reassure consumers who seek quality and ethics.

At Cafés Méo, our labels and certifications reflect a engagement profound towards the Earth, the People and the excellences.

• Max Havelaar certification (coffees grown and marketed in compliance with economic, social and environmental standards).
• Members of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

• Certified Organic Agriculture (products without GMOs or artificial additives, biodiversity, production processes that respect natural resources and health).
• ISO 9001 certification (customer satisfaction).

Product feature

Coffee packets often include a measure allowing you to evaluate the intensity, roastiness or dominant aromas. Also take the descriptions into account aromatic(“fruity”, “chocolate” or “woody”), provide explicit clues about the expected flavours.

Appearance of cereals

If you choose a coffee beansobserve theirs I wait. Homogeneous beans, without breaks and with a slightly shiny surface are often synonymous with freshness and quality. A bean that is too dry or irregular could indicate an error in the manufacturing process. roasting .

Use your senses!

Once you’ve made your coffee, leave yours senseguide you. From viewing to tasting, a good coffee is a complete experience sensory . Notre instinct can reveal the quality of your coffee.

A fresh coffee Earth and well-prepared exhalations aromas as complex as they are captivating. These perfumes reveal a variety of notes, flowerslike the jasmine of fruit sweet as cherry redor the applebut also more gourmet touches such as chocolate THE caramelor the hazelnut.

Some cafes may even reveal this spicy or smoky notes . The intensity of the aromas generally reflects grain qualityand the care taken in roasting .

Did you know? waterfall does used affect these perfumes? Pure, perfectly filtered water will completely release the aromassubtle coffee aromas, while water that is too chlorinated or too rich in minerals could mask them nuances .

Take the time toinhale the scent that escape yours taxes : a simple gesture, but capable of transforming a tasting!

Color

The color of coffee it’s the first indexof its roasting and its aromatic profile.

• A light shadeclose to golden brown, it suggests a delicate roast, ideal for lovers of delicate coffees with floral or fruity notes, generally characteristic of Arabica beans.
• On the contrary, a darker color almost chocolatey, it reflects a more intense roasting. Prized for its power and body, with deep aromas, sometimes spicy or chocolate.
• A uniform color and bright can indicate a fresh and controlled roast.
• An opaque colorthey may reveal a lack of freshness or inadequate storage.

The smell

As soon as you open the package take a moment to smell it aromas that escape, reflect the characteristics the origin and type of cereals used.

When the coffee is freshly brewed, it is perfume it should be even more pronounced. For amateurs, do not hesitate to compare the odors of different coffees to refine your perception and better understand your preferences.

The taste

THE taste it is the final signature of a good coffee. A quality coffee must offer a harmonious balance between three main components:

• Acidity.
• Softness.
• Bitterness.

A good coffee should never be aggressive or unbalanced. THE aromas they must express themselves clearly and leave a pleasant and lasting impression in the mouth.

Recognizing a good coffee means combining observation, analysis and feeling. Every step, from the packagingthe final taste is important. At home Café Méo for us it is a point of honor to offer exceptional coffees, roastedcarefully to reveal the best of each grain. And you, are you ready to enjoy a cup of excellence?