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There’s a reason why customers drive from Farmington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Prior Lake to Lakeville, Minnesota, just to grab a cup of coffee at Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar: their freshly roasted and ground coffee beans. Unlike other corporate coffee chains who believe in speed over quality, this cafe uses local artisan coffee beans to brew each pot, and their secret is all in the timing.cafe

According to their baristas, you should only grind coffee beans when you're ready to drink it because this will prevent your coffee from going stale. Their experts recommend buying fresh beans every other week and measuring how many you’ll need for each roast. Whether you use a single-brewing system or you fill up an entire pot every morning, grinding your own coffee on a daily basis will make a huge difference in how it tastes.

Another reason why you should only grind your coffee beans immediately before brewing is so you can savor the aroma. Ground coffee loses a large portion of its scent after just 15 minutes because once beans are cut open, their oils begin to oxidize, which results in a weaker roast and a weaker smell.

If you don’t have a machine to grind your own coffee beans at home, then the cafe will do it for you. Simply bring in your bag of coffee, and one of their friendly baristas will grind it for you. Since they will likely be grinding more than one day’s worth, you should store the grounds in an air-tight container in your refrigerator.

For a fresh cup of coffee, you can always visit Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar. Call (952) 985-7650 today if you have questions about how to grind your own coffee beans, or visit the cafe online to check out their extensive specialty coffee menu.

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