250g coffee beans

250g Whole Bean Coffee at Terres de Café

The 250 g format is one of the most popular ways to discover specialty whole bean coffee: generous enough to explore an origin properly, yet small enough to try different coffees without committing to a larger quantity.

It is a format found throughout many of our core ranges, from single-origin coffees expressing a distinctive terroir to carefully crafted espresso blends. Each bag provides information about the coffee's origin, region or farm, the producer when known, and its processing method – such as washed, natural or semi-washed – all of which can influence the final flavour profile.

How to Choose Your 250g Whole Bean Coffee

Choosing the right 250g coffee beans depends primarily on the aromatic profile you enjoy and the brewing method you intend to use.

• Finca Santa Maria – Castillo Caturra Late Harvest Washed: a Colombian coffee from Finca Santa Maria in Nariño, produced from a late harvest and washed process, with notes of yellow fruit, dark chocolate and hazelnut.
• Bob-O-Link Organic: a certified organic Brazilian coffee produced by Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza, a pioneering specialty coffee farm in Brazil. Expect a creamy cup with notes of apricot, chocolate and caramel.
• Alto del Bijao – Red Bourbon Semi-Washed Organic: a Red Bourbon variety from Santander, Colombia, grown in a certified organic agroforestry system and roasted using our Uniroast profile, with notes of yellow fruit and dark chocolate.
• H3 Organic: a blend of three Ethiopian forest coffees, named Best Espresso Blend in 2015 by the Comité Français du Café, producing a spicy cup with notes of cocoa and frangipane.

These four coffees illustrate the diversity available in the 250g whole bean coffee format: the same quantity, but very different origins, processing methods and flavour profiles to explore.

250g Whole Bean Coffee vs 1kg Coffee Beans: Which Format Should You Choose?

A 250g bag of coffee beans is particularly well suited to moderate consumption or to coffee lovers who enjoy exploring several origins and flavour profiles at the same time.

If you have already found a roast you enjoy and drink it regularly, a 1kg whole bean coffee format may be more convenient and reduce the need to restock as frequently.

Organic Coffee and Légendes Coffees: What's the Difference?

Several of our 250g coffees, including Bob-O-Link and Alto del Bijao, are certified organic. Organic certification relates to regulated farming and production standards, while the coffee's sensory quality and flavour profile depend on many additional factors, including origin, variety, processing and roasting.

For coffee lovers looking to explore distinctive and rare micro-lots, our Légendes range offers another way to discover exceptional terroirs and carefully selected coffees. Some of our coffees are also transported using lower-carbon shipping initiatives, including transport by sailing ship.

How to Store 250g Whole Bean Coffee

A 250 g bag is particularly convenient because it allows you to enjoy a coffee over a relatively short period while exploring different origins more regularly.

To preserve the aromatic qualities of your whole bean coffee, keep the bag away from light, heat, moisture and significant temperature fluctuations. Store it in its original resealable bag or a suitable airtight container at a stable room temperature.

For the best results, grind only the amount of coffee beans you need immediately before brewing. Once coffee is ground, its greater surface area increases its exposure to oxygen and its aromas evolve more quickly.

FAQ About 250g Whole Bean Coffee

Is a 250g Bag a Good Way to Try a Coffee Before Buying 1kg?

Yes. One of the main advantages of the 250g whole bean coffee format is that it allows you to explore an origin, roast or flavour profile before choosing a larger quantity.

What Is the Difference Between Washed, Natural and Semi-Washed Coffee?

These terms describe different methods used to process coffee after harvesting, and each method can influence the final cup.

Washed coffees are often associated with greater clarity and a more clearly defined acidity, while natural coffees can develop fuller-bodied and more fruit-driven profiles. Semi-washed processes use a different degree of fruit or mucilage removal and can produce characteristics that sit between these broad sensory profiles.

However, processing is only one factor: coffee variety, terroir, fermentation, roasting and brewing also influence the final result.

Can 250g Whole Bean Coffee Be Used with Every Brewing Method?

It depends on the coffee and its roast profile. Some coffees are developed primarily for espresso, while others are particularly suited to manual and filter brewing methods such as a filter coffee maker or French press. Check the recommendations on each product page before choosing your coffee.

Where Are Terres de Café's 250g Coffee Beans Roasted?

Our specialty coffee beans are artisanally roasted in the Paris region, following the roasting approach and expertise that define Terres de Café.