Rating of the best brands of ground coffee for 2020

The most popular daily drinks always include fruit juices, tea and of course coffee. After all, coffee is the perfect combination of an invigorating tart taste and pleasant aroma. The popularity of the drink has created conditions for the emergence of strong competition among its producers, each of which strives to lead the rating of the best representatives of its industry. The best brands of ground coffee will be discussed in this article.

The role of coffee in the life of a modern person

The rhythm of modern life often requires a full concentration of strength and attention, following this rhythm, a person begins to get tired quickly, and he just needs an additional charge of vigor. Sometimes even one cup of cappuccino or espresso is enough to solve this problem. Here you can either quickly brew instant coffee, or do everything without hurrying anywhere: fry the beans, grind them, and then brew everything in a Turk. However, there is another option - ground coffee, when you want a real classic drink, but there is no time for long preparatory procedures.

Coffee classification

The taste of a natural drink depends on both the type of coffee tree and the place of its growth. There is a product classification that takes these factors into account:

1. Arabica. The natural place of growth of this type of tree is the east of the African continent. Now this species is cultivated in India, Brazil, and Indonesia. Arabica gained high popularity due to its rich sweetish taste and pronounced aroma. This variety is characterized by a reduced caffeine content, and the desired bitterness can be achieved by controlling the degree of roast. Interestingly, even small differences in the climatic conditions of different regions of the planet can affect the taste of the same variety of coffee fruit. So, the product produced in the homeland of this tree gives you the taste of the berry, the Indian product has a chocolate flavor, and the Brazilian product has a slight nutty flavor.
2. Robusta. The homeland of this variety is also Africa, but only the central part of this continent. Robusta is not grown anywhere else in the world. The variety is distinguished by its increased strength of taste and astringency of its aroma. It is he who is the main raw material for the production of an instant drink. In addition, it is customary for most manufacturers to mix it in half with Arabica.
3. Liberica. Another representative of the African flora. The bitterness of its beans is even higher than that of Robusta, and accordingly the aroma is also very rich. For these reasons, Liberica is more used as a complementary ingredient in the creation of different grades of finished products sold.
4. Excels. Representative of Indian varieties.The peculiarity of taste and smell made it the most expensive variety in the world today. But his admirers are ready to pay a lot of money for the right to enjoy the taste of Excels.

The difference between ground coffee and instant coffee

The difference between ground and instant coffee lies in the technology of their production. The instant product is very easy to consume, store and transport. But people who are accustomed to brewing their hot drink only from roasted and ground grains do not recognize the taste of the instant product.

The use of already ground grains is a kind of compromise between preserving the authenticity of taste and the convenience of using the instant version of the drink.

There are 3 degrees of grain refinement. Differences in grinds depend on how the final hot product is prepared:

1. Coarser ground coffee is used for brewing in coffee machines.
2. Medium grind is for drip coffee makers.
3. For cooking in an ordinary homemade Turk, finely ground grains are used.

Instant and ground coffee differ not only in taste, but also in the content of various microelements in them.

The milled version is characterized by a high content of potassium, magnesium and lipid acids. Potassium has a positive effect on the structure of muscle and bone tissue. Due to the high content of magnesium, the consumption of the drink can control the expansion and contraction of the blood vessels. And lipid acids have a depressing effect on cancer cells.

Since instant coffee is made from Robusta beans, it contains more caffeine. Ground is made from a mixture of Robusta and Arabica.

However, for those who like to count calories, it should be pointed out that there are about twice as many of them in the hammer than in the instant version. One cup of natural drink contains 5-7 calories, while instant drink contains only 2-3.

Selection criteria for ground coffee

It's not a good idea to decide to buy ground coffee by weight. This method of buying is good only if the beans are ground in front of the buyer. If the ground product remains on the display for a long time, then it will undoubtedly lose some of its properties. If the product arrives at the store already ground, then it must have a sealed and opaque packaging. The best material for such packaging is three-layer foil.

As for the taste of the product, here you should know the degree of roasting of the grains. 5 degrees of roasting have their own conventional names:

1. Scandinavian roast. This is a light roast, when the color of the calcined grains is in the transition from beige to brown, that is, this color can be called dark beige or light brown. The taste and aroma are also not very pronounced here.
2. Medium or, as it is also called, American roast. It is characterized by a bright brown color of the grains. A slight bitterness appears in the taste.
3. Vienna. Here, roasting stops at the stage of the appearance of a characteristic shine on the surface of the beans. A slight sweetish aftertaste appears.
4. Strong or French roast. Here the grains are brought to a chocolate color. The taste is filled with characteristic astringency.
5. Italian roast. The beans have the appearance of a very dark chocolate, even closer to black. This degree of roasting will suit lovers of a strong, bitter drink.

Rating of the best ground coffee in 2020

When making and packing ground grain, it is necessary to follow some rules to maintain freshness and flavor. Few manufacturers can boast of strict adherence to these rules.

Jardin

The first place is occupied by the Jardin trademark (produced in Switzerland and Russia). Mostly Arabica is used. The choice is quite extensive; in the presented line there is also ground coffee, subdivided into categories according to taste and strength. Another advantage of the products of this brand is the affordable price. Finally, this product can be found in most mass market stores.

Price: 330 rubles. 250 g

• a high percentage of caffeine gives energy to the body;
• special markings showing coffee strength;
• the price starts from 300 rubles;
• guaranteed quality of the drink.

• not.

Camardo

The Italian product Camardo is catching up with the leader in the table of the best manufacturers. The main ingredients are selected varieties of Robusta and Arabica. A distinctive side is a blend of ground coffee beans, which impart moderate strength, a slight shade of bitterness and a small proportion of acidity. Particular attention is paid to the outer shell of the coffee. The packaging retains all the beneficial properties of the beans.

Price: 550 rubles. for 250 g.

• rich and slightly bitter, tart taste;
• tight sealed packaging;
• certification;
• safe processing of grains, which favorably affects the quality of the drink.

• not.

Mauro

The Italian brand Mauro, which is popular among Russian buyers, closes the "prize" three. He is one of the elite coffee makers because he makes blends for making espresso. Like Camardo, coffee is based on a blend of Arabica and Robusta.

Price: 460 rubles. for 250 g.

• a special Italian recipe;
• a wide bouquet of flavors;
• pleasant aroma.

• is not found everywhere.

Live coffee

Russian "Live Coffee" is a good brewed product. Quite easy to prepare, but you can find it almost everywhere. Brazilian Arabica forms the basis of this coffee. The brand has a wide assortment, so you can easily find the right taste.

Price: 200 rubles. for 250 g.

• interesting and spicy taste with bitterness;
• big choice;
• affordable price tag.

• not very reliable packaging.

Lavazza

The next position is again taken by the Italian manufacturer Lavazza. Consists entirely of Arabica beans. This brand presents its coffee as a drink for connoisseurs. A special component is the alpine plant varieties that grow on the Brazilian and Central American plantations. The beans go through a medium roast, and then the coffee is placed in cans or sealed foil bags to protect the contents from external influences.

Price: 250 rubles. for 250 g.

• natural;
• bright and rich aroma;
• quality product.

• not all products from the assortment can be brewed in a cup.

Paulig (Finland)

The classic Paulig ground product is made in Finland from high quality coffee beans grown on the African continent. The mixture consists of 70% Arabica and about 30% Robusta. The coffee is delivered in high quality vacuum packaging with the brand logo. Due to the universal grinding, coffee is well suited for a coffee machine, manual brewing in a Turk, or a coffee maker of any power. The price is very affordable and starts from 300 rubles for 250 g of the product.

• low cost of goods;
• the widest choice of packaging volume from small to kilogram;
• roasting ranges from very low to high;
• amazing deep taste.

• some customers don't like the particular flavor.

Illi (Italy)

The owners of the Illi coffee brand, with a true Italian love for coffee, in their own factories create an incredibly captivating drink that delights gourmets around the world. Selected Arabica beans are purchased from the most trusted suppliers on all four continents, so that the discerning customer can enjoy the unusual blend and memorable taste of the drink.

Brazil's Santos coffee beans form the basis of most of the famous Illi blends. The most popular classic Illi coffee blends are:

1. lli Classico - a velvety taste with caramel-fruity notes and an ideal combination of noble bitterness is liked by fans of medium-roasted beans.
2. Illi Intenso - dark roast delightfully reveals the taste, endowing with notes of chocolate and sweet almonds.
3. Illi Strong - the whole philosophy of coffee as an invigorating drink is collected in this type of mixture. For those who are ready for intense sensations.

Thanks to the special technology of "dark roasting", the coffee acquires a light refined bitterness and an incredibly natural chocolate flavor with a hint of sweetness.

Price: 500 rubles. 250 g

• the highest level of quality for all brand products;
• more than 100,000 companies in different parts of the world buy coffee from Illi;
• Illi coffee is only 100% Arabica in various roasting variations;
• high-class specialists develop the best coffee blends.

• high price - more than 800 rubles will have to be paid for a package in 250.

Kimbo (Italy)

Gourmet Kimbo coffee is made in Italy. The brand itself comes from Naples and is one of the top five Italian coffee producers in terms of sales. The popularity of Kimbo is due to the widest choice of products for a wide variety of consumers. Numerous accolades for the taste of this coffee are based on the exclusive traditional roasting of beans in the Neapolitan style, giving a completely unusual taste to the familiar drink. The percentage of Robusta and Arabica is kept in the strictest confidence.

Price from 390 rubles for 250 g.

• excellent coffee quality is visible already at the brewing stage;
• balance in the main indicators of acidity and bitterness, as well as interesting variations in the taste and strength of coffee;
• high-tech production.

• can be purchased mainly in the online store.

Madeo (Russia)

The Moscow company Madeo has been on the coffee market for 14 years and has already managed to win the hearts of many consumers with its high-quality products. A huge selection of over 150 types of coffee from all plantations of the world meets the most demanding customer needs. The Madeo brand represents for sale only natural coffee blends, including dessert varieties with chocolate, or ground mixes of various roasts.

Price per package 200 g from 300 rubles.

• bright taste of the drink;
• easy to prepare (you can brew directly in the cup);
• a wide range of mixes for every taste: from fruit and chocolate notes to alcoholic ones with a special branded bitterness.

• can be bought either in company stores or in the manufacturer's online store.

Malongo (France)

The product of the French brand Malongo is among the top ten best coffee producers in 2020. The Malongo company has a half-century history from a small, almost family business to a large national manufacturer with many exclusive patents for production technologies. Coffee beans are supplied to the factories from plantations from Kenya, Colombia, India and other regions of the world. The main part of the brand's products are luxury coffee blends. There are also organic coffees.

The cost of packaging in 250 g from 750 rubles.

• excellent taste and aroma of the drink;
• excellent quality of the grains used in the production.

• a premium product with a high price tag.

Hausbrandt (Italy)

The Hausbrandt brand was founded a little over 100 years ago in Trieste and all this has been delighting customers with excellent coffee for a long time. The company employs high-level specialists who have developed various coffee blends with a huge palette of tastes and aromas. The quality of products in the company is controlled at all stages of production - this is a guarantee of safety and exquisite taste. South America and Africa are the main suppliers of quality raw materials for the Hausbrandt factories. Roasting of grains takes place for a long time at very low temperatures - this preserves all the benefits of the drink in the finished product. The uniqueness of all types of blend is preserved in every cup of the drink.

Price: 500 rubles. for 250 g.

• consistent quality of all products;
• correct, gentle roasting;
• exclusive production technology;
• control over the production of each package;
• different types of packaging allow you to make the right choice.

• difficult to acquire.

Caracolillo (Cuba)

The absolutely unique Cuban producer Caracolillo invites coffee lovers to taste an unusual, authentic Cuban variety that grows only in one place in Cuba - in the Sierr del Rosario Natural Park. By the way, the very name of the variety caracolillo means "shell" - the small grains of this coffee are similar to seashells. The manufacturer makes various types of products, but the most popular in Europe are varieties with dark roasts and a special, bright taste with a unique bitterness.

Caracolio coffee is a premium product with a rather high price, as beans are harvested only once a year. Also, a rather long delivery from overseas. This is also due to the rarity of this brand in Russian stores. Therefore, in the rating of affordability for the consumer, this brand is far from the first line.

Price: 400 rubles. for 250 g

• authentic coffee varieties grown in an ecologically safe natural park without the use of plant protection chemicals;
• a special dark roast that gives an incredibly invigorating and excellent coffee taste.

• expensive price of the final product.

Coffee is a favorite drink of many people on the planet. The finished product must combine the benefits of coffee beans and a delicious, invigorating taste. The manufacturers presented in this article offer excellent quality products and will be able to satisfy the needs of any buyer.