Which coffee to use depending on your coffee maker

 

To enjoy good coffee at home, it is essential to use the right coffee for each type of coffee maker. At Cafesytes, we work exclusively with 100% Arabica and natural coffees from Supracafé, roasted in Madrid (Móstoles), and we recommend mainly adjusting the grind and roast according to the coffee maker you use.

100% Arabica coffee: the foundation of a good result

All our coffees are 100% Arabica, a variety that offers:

  • More balanced flavor

  • Greater aroma

  • Less bitterness

  • Better experience with any preparation method

Being natural coffees, they better retain the inherent nuances of the bean and the roast.

What coffee to use in an Italian coffee maker (moka pot)

The Italian coffee maker is one of the most common at home.

Recommendation:

  • Coffee: 100% natural Arabica

  • Grind: medium-coarse

  • Roast: medium

This balance allows for a good aroma extraction without the coffee becoming bitter or burnt.

Shop tip:
Avoid coffees that are too dark; in a moka pot, they tend to emphasize bitterness.

What coffee to use in an espresso machine

An espresso machine requires greater precision.

Recommendation:

  • Coffee: 100% natural Arabica

  • Grind: fine

  • Roast: medium

This achieves an espresso with body, aroma, and a pleasant crema.

Common mistake:
Using too coarse a grind results in watery coffee lacking intensity.

What coffee to use in a filter coffee maker

Ideal for those who enjoy long, aromatic coffees.

Recommendation:

  • Coffee: 100% natural Arabica

  • Grind: medium

  • Roast: medium

This method highlights the aromas and offers a smooth, clean cup.

Compatible capsules: what to consider

For capsules, the key is to choose:

  • 100% Arabica coffee

  • Balanced profile

  • Medium roast

  • Grind: extra-fine

Not all capsules offer the same quality; the difference is clearly noticeable in the cup.

The importance of fresh roast

We work with Supracafé, roasted in Móstoles (Madrid), which guarantees:

  • Greater freshness

  • Better preservation of aromas

  • Coffee designed for real, not industrial, consumption

Freshly roasted coffee is noticeable from the first sip.

Cafesytes.com Tip

In our store, we often see that coffee doesn't "turn out badly" because of the coffee maker, but because of using inappropriate coffee for that method. Adjusting the grind and choosing a natural Arabica with a medium roast often makes all the difference.

All the coffee we recommend here is used and sold daily in our physical and online store. Our goal is for you to enjoy the same coffee at home that we have trusted our customers with for over 30 years.