Had to pick between a $15 bag of whole beans and a $8 can of pre-ground today

I was at the store this morning after a double shift and my budget was tight. The pre-ground was cheap and easy but I know it goes stale way faster. I went with the whole beans and a cheap hand grinder I found on sale for $12. Took me ten extra minutes this morning but the taste was way better than I expected. Anyone else make the same call and end up surprised how much difference it makes?

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jesse_craig2628d ago

Oh man, my buddy Mark went through this exact thing last month. He grabbed the cheap pre-ground from the grocery store and was complaining his morning coffee tasted like burnt water. Then his sister gave him a french press and some whole beans for his birthday. He texted me at like 6am all excited about how the smell alone made him feel like a real adult. Now he's that guy who brings his own grinder on camping trips.

charles67828d ago

Three months ago I would've laughed at anyone spending $20 on coffee stuff when a $8 can was right there. But my roommate brought home a bag of whole beans from a local shop and let me try some... now I can't go back. The smell alone when you grind them fresh is worth the extra work honestly.