Commercial grade coffee is also machine picked and processed which means that foreign substances such as twigs and leaves find their way into finished product. When you buy fresh gourmet coffee, you are assured of quality and taste.

You have many choices when it comes to fresh gourmet coffee. Each coffee growing region produces a uniquely flavored coffee bean and processing method to also determines final taste of coffee. The roasting method in particular determines kind of coffee taste.

Fresh gourmet coffee should be ground just before brewing. You need a coffee grinder in your home if you want to best tasting coffee possible. A good-quality coffee maker is also a necessity when making great tasting coffee.

Ross is author of the Coffee Specials and Gourmet Basket section at Steaks-Guide.com