Ground coffee

Coffee beans offer: maximum freshness (grind just before brewing — shelf life of ~15 min after grinding), precise grind adjustment to suit your machine (fine for espresso, medium for filter, coarse for cafetières), and a wider choice of blends. Requires a grinder or an espresso machine with a built-in grinder.

Ground coffee offers: immediate preparation without a grinder, simple dosing and universal compatibility with moka pots and filter coffee makers. It loses its aromas faster after opening (2–3 weeks versus ~18 months for whole beans).

The practical choice: ground coffee if you do not have a grinder and use a moka pot or filter coffee maker. Coffee beans if you have a grinder or a bean-to-cup espresso machine.

No, most espresso machines with a built-in grinder (Delonghi Magnifica, Jura, Saeco, Krups EA…) ONLY accept whole beans — the machine's grinder grinds the beans for each brew. Pre-ground coffee cannot be used (there is no ground coffee compartment, except on certain models with a secondary “ground coffee” chute for occasional use).

For espresso, choose our coffee bean ranges instead (Lavazza, Delta, Kimbo, Illy, Bristot, organic…).

It depends on the flavour profile you are looking for:

• Lavazza Italiano Classico — intensity 5/10, a balanced, mild blend with mellow chocolate notes and a medium roast. An approachable choice for those who prefer a smooth, easy-drinking coffee. 9,50 € per 250 g pack.
• Delta Gold — intensity 8/10, a slow-roasted Arabica-Robusta blend with notes of honey and ripe fruit. A choice for lovers of authentic Portuguese coffee. 5,90 € per 250 g.

For best results with a moka pot:

1. Fill the water reservoir (lower chamber) up to the safety valve (~150–250 ml depending on the moka pot size: 3/6/9)
2. Add the ground coffee to the filter basket: fill without tamping (~7–15 g depending on the moka pot size)
3. Screw the upper chamber firmly onto the water reservoir
4. Heat gently for 2–3 minutes until you hear the characteristic gurgling — never use high heat (burnt coffee)
5. Remove from the heat immediately as soon as the gurgling starts to subside
6. Serve immediately in an espresso cup for an authentic tasting experience

Average yield from a 250 g bag by brewing method:

• Moka pot for 3 cups — ~35 brews (~7 g per extraction)
• Moka pot for 6 cups — ~16 brews (~15 g per extraction)
• Electric filter coffee machine — ~35–50 cups (~5–7 g per cup depending on size)
• Espresso machine with a portafilter — ~30 single shots (~8 g per shot)

For optimal storage:

• Before opening: keep in the original sealed bag until the date shown on the packaging, away from heat and light
• After opening: carefully reseal the bag with a clip or transfer the coffee to an airtight container; consume within 2–3 weeks
• Avoid: the fridge (moisture), the freezer (condensation), prolonged exposure to air (rapid oxidation)
• Ideal: an opaque airtight container, a dry cupboard, a temperature of 18–22 °C