introduction:
The world of specialty coffee is vast and exciting…
But if you enter through the wrong door, you might hate the whole experience.
This is what happens to many people who tried their first coffee and said:
"What is this taste?!"
The good news? The experiment wasn't a failure — it had a few minor glitches.
Let's share with you the top 3 mistakes made by first-time specialty coffee buyers, and how to avoid them.
1. Don't buy coffee if you don't understand its flavor.
🔸 Pretty packaging? Fancy name? We're all tempted quickly!
But specialty coffee is not measured by appearance...it is measured by flavor .
❌ Many people ask for a quiche or fruity coffee with high acidity, and they only like cappuccino.
⚠️ The result? "Taste shock"
🎯 Solution:
Start with "safe" crops with classic flavors like:
- chocolate
- Caramel
- Nuts
✅ INGO Nominations:
- Colombia El Paraiso – Shuffle
- Brazil Cerrado – Volume
2. Don't start with a complex tool and frustrate yourself.
🛠️ Many people start with a V60 or espresso and don't know how to adjust the grind or ratio.
❌ The result?
Difficult preparation, weak or bitter cup, and quick frustration
🎯 Solution:
Start with an easy and forgiving tool:
- Clever (a combination of distillation and immersion)
- French Press (Simple and Fast)
👉 Browse beginner-friendly preparation tools
3. Don't expect a "commercial coffee" flavor.
☕ Specialty coffee is not like what you are used to at Starbucks or coffee shops
✅ Its flavors are cleaner
✅ Sometimes mild
✅ It has natural acidity and fruity or floral flavors.
⚠️ The first cup may make you feel something new, and this is normal.
🎯 Solution:
Start with a smooth coffee, with clear flavors, and no complexity.
📌 Make your first experience a relaxing one, not a rush.
✅ Conclusion:
You deserve a fun first specialty coffee experience.
Don't start randomly...and don't let the first cup be the last cup.
Get started with INGO with choices that suit your taste and mood, without the hassle.
👉 Start here – INGO Beginner Recommendations