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The Best Coffee Beans to Buy

Start your day with the ultimate cup o' joe. These vetted coffee bean picks from Woman's Day make it easy to find the right brand and roast to brew at home.
By Woman's Day Staff
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<p>However you like your coffee, these WD-approved picks will top off your morning and even help out with some great desserts.  From decaf to lighter blends, click through to find out which beans you should be buying. </p>
<p><strong>Better Beans 101</strong></p>
<p><strong>CHOOSE IT</strong></p>
<p>Coffee beans begin to lose flavor within minutes of grinding, so for maximum taste, buy them whole and grind just before brewing.</p>
<p><strong>BREW IT</strong></p>
<p>For a rich, aromatic pot, use 2 Tbsp grounds per 6 oz water. (Add extra water to the cup for milder coffee.) For the cleanest taste, use filtered water.</p>
<p><strong>STORE IT</strong></p>
<p>Moisture and oxygen are the enemies of freshness, so avoid the freezer and fridge (which cause condensation) and keep your coffee in an airtight container in a dark, dry place at room temperature.</p>
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Jonny Valiant; Prop styling by Marina Malchin
Start your day with the ultimate cup o' joe. These vetted coffee bean picks from Woman's Day make it easy to find the right brand and roast to brew at home. Need some breakfast alongside your cup of joe? Check out these kicked-up treats to eat with your morning coffee.
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Coffee Talk

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<p>However you like your coffee, these WD-approved picks will top off your morning and even help out with some great desserts.  From decaf to lighter blends, click through to find out which beans you should be buying. </p>
<p><strong>Better Beans 101</strong></p>
<p><strong>CHOOSE IT</strong></p>
<p>Coffee beans begin to lose flavor within minutes of grinding, so for maximum taste, buy them whole and grind just before brewing.</p>
<p><strong>BREW IT</strong></p>
<p>For a rich, aromatic pot, use 2 Tbsp grounds per 6 oz water. (Add extra water to the cup for milder coffee.) For the cleanest taste, use filtered water.</p>
<p><strong>STORE IT</strong></p>
<p>Moisture and oxygen are the enemies of freshness, so avoid the freezer and fridge (which cause condensation) and keep your coffee in an airtight container in a dark, dry place at room temperature.</p>
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Jonny Valiant; Prop styling by Marina Malchin

However you like your coffee, these Woman's Day-approved picks will top off your morning and even help out with some great desserts. From decaf to lighter blends, click through to find out which beans you should be buying.

BETTER BEANS 101

Choose It
Coffee beans begin to lose flavor within minutes of grinding, so for maximum taste, buy them whole and grind just before brewing.

Brew It
For a rich, aromatic pot, use 2 tablespoons grounds per 6 ounces of water. (Add extra water to the cup for milder coffee.) For the cleanest taste, use filtered water.

Store It

Moisture and oxygen are the enemies of freshness, so avoid the freezer and fridge (which cause condensation) and keep your coffee in an airtight container in a dark, dry place at room temperature.

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Whole Bean Light

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<p>These lightly roasted beans produce a bright and delicately flavored cup with an easy finish.</p>
<p><em>Allegro Organic Breakfast Blend ($10.99 for 12 oz)</em></p>
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Jonny Valiant; Prop styling by Marina Malchin

These lightly roasted beans produce a bright and delicately flavored cup with an easy finish.

Allegro Organic Breakfast Blend ($10.99 for 12 oz)

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Whole Bean Medium

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<p>This balanced blend boasts an earthy aroma and a full, deep flavor for a leisurely morning sip.</p>
<p><em>Organic Coffee Co. Zen Blend</em><em> ($13.99 for 12 oz)</em></p>
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This balanced blend boasts an earthy aroma and a full, deep flavor for a leisurely morning sip.

Organic Coffee Co. Zen Blend ($13.99 for 12 oz)

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Whole Bean Dark

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<p>These rich, dark beans brew a robust and vibrant wake-me-up for those who like it strong.</p>
<p><em>San Francisco Bay Coffee French Roast</em><em> ($8.50 for 12 oz)</em></p>
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These rich, dark beans brew a robust and vibrant wake-me-up for those who like it strong.

San Francisco Bay Coffee French Roast ($8.50 for 12 oz)

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Ground

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<p>This medium-roasted coffee, which is only available ground, has a velvety flavor.</p>
<p><em>Gevalia House Blend</em><em> ($21.65 for pack of two 12 oz bags)</em></p>
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This medium-roasted coffee, which is only available ground, has a velvety flavor.

Gevalia House Blend ($21.65 for pack of two 12 oz bags)

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Decaf

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<p>Mild and mellow, this is the smooth crowd-pleasing classic minus the buzz.</p>
<p><em>Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Decaf</em><em> ($36.99 for 40 oz)</em></p>
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Mild and mellow, this is the smooth crowd-pleasing classic minus the buzz.

Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Decaf ($36.99 for 40 oz)

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Bonus Blend

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<p>A taste-good, feel-good brew — the beans are from small-scale farmers across East Africa.</p>
<p><em>Peet's Coffee Uzuri African Blend</em><em> ($16.98 for 12 oz)</em></p>
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Jonny Valiant; Prop styling by Marina Malchin

A taste-good, feel-good brew — the beans are from small-scale farmers across East Africa.

Peet's Coffee Uzuri African Blend ($16.98 for 12 oz)

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