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Why Specialty Grade Coffee Beans Matters: Brewspress Fresh Roasted

Why Specialty Grade Coffee Beans Matters: Brewspress Fresh Roasted

Posted by BREWSPRESS on Sep 27th 2025

What Are Specialty Grade Coffee Beans?

Not all coffee is created equal. Specialty Grade coffee refers to beans that score 80 points or above on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale. This means:

  • No major defects

  • Hand-selected for quality

  • Grown under ideal conditions

  • Unique flavor notes (fruity, nutty, floral, chocolatey, etc.)

Specialty beans are the top ~5% of all coffee in the world.

Specialty Coffee Association

The Problem with Shelf-Stored Coffee

When you buy coffee off the supermarket shelf, chances are:

  • It’s been roasted months ago (sometimes a year).

  • It loses volatile aromatic compounds within 2–3 weeks of roasting.

  • Oils on the beans oxidize → leading to a flat, sometimes rancid taste.

  • You miss out on the delicate flavor notes that make specialty coffee special.

Even if it says “Specialty,” once it’s sitting on a shelf too long — it’s just stale coffee.

Why Fresh Roasted Specialty Coffee Is Different

At Brewspress, we roast in small batches — ensuring beans are delivered fresh the same week, not months old. Here’s why it makes a difference:

  • Full Aroma: Fresh-roasted coffee still carries its complex aroma (nutty, floral, chocolatey).

  • Better Flavor: Acidity, sweetness, and balance shine through.

  • Higher Antioxidants: Fresh beans retain more natural compounds.

  • Sustainable Quality: Sourced from farms that meet strict Specialty standards.

Pro Tip: Always get Fresh Roast. Coffee is best enjoyed within 2–4 weeks of roasting.

☕ Brew the Best: Fresh Specialty Coffee vs. Commodity Coffee

Feature Commodity Coffee Specialty Coffee (Fresh Roasted)
Roast Date Shown? Rarely Always
Flavor Notes Bitter, one-dimensional Fruity, nutty, floral, chocolatey
Storage Shelf (months) Fresh roasted, 2-4 days from order
Consumer Value Price-focused Quality-focused, better experience

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Why This Matters to You

When you choose fresh roasted Specialty coffee, you’re not just buying a drink:

  • You’re supporting farmers paid fairly for their craft.

  • You’re helping reduce waste by avoiding stale mass-market coffee.

  • You’re treating yourself to the true taste of coffee, not just caffeine.

At Brewspress, we roast in small batches to bring you coffee that’s as fresh as it gets — because you deserve better than shelf-stored beans.

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