The best, fresh tea
With more than 50 tea varieties, you can order the right tea for any time of the day. The assortment of loose and Chai tea will satisfy all tea drinkers. Of course Kaldi has all the classics such as Rooibos, Ceylon, Green, Earl Grey, Darjeeling and even Herbal tea. In addition, Kaldi also offers teas with special effects such as Anti-stress and Avondmelange and some teas contain pieces of dried fruit or even popcorn, for example. Each season we also offer a seasonal tea. This tea has a limited availability, so be quick!
Buy loose tea
A good loose tea has the best aromas and flavours of the tea leaves. Before buying loose tea, it is important to know something about its quality. The seasons directly affect the taste of loose tea. During the summer season, tea leaves are exposed to a lot of sunlight and high temperatures. This results in a higher concentration of catechin, a collective name for several polyphenols that are found as antioxidants in plants and give the tea a strong, bitter taste. Most black teas is harvested in this season. Some teas taste better when harvested in the winter, such as Oolong. Green tea is usually harvested in the spring and usually has a mild flavour and sweet aroma.
Like most natural products, tea tastes best when fresh. If you are looking for the freshest and best form of loose tea, you can choose from Kaldi's assortment of loose tea.
How do you make tea?
To prepare loose tea, you need a teapot. When you purchase a teapot, it is important to keep in mind that the tea leaves need space to fully unfold.
To make tea with loose tea leaves, there are a few simple steps to follow:
- Boil the water in your kettle and keep in mind the different temperatures for the various teas
- Put the appropriate amount of tea in the infuser or paper tea filter and let the tea steep for several minutes.
- Remove the infuser from the pot so it doesn't get too strong and wait a few seconds before pouring the tea into a cup to settle any bits of leaves
- Relax with your delicious cup of tea
Benefits of green tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants and its greatest benefit is protecting our body from free radicals. In addition, green tea has anti-bacterial, detoxifying, antiviral and antifungal properties. The most popular green tea is Sencha from Japan. This tea has a mild sweetness and is rich in vitamin C. When you want to lose weight, green tea offers great support. It increases metabolism and makes you feel full!
What is loose tea?
Any tea that does not come in a tea filter bag is loose tea. Loose tea is divided into loose broken or full leaf tea. When you steep loose tea in water, the tea leaves expand to absorb the water. The water can then move freely through the tea leaves, transferring all its flavourings, aromas, vitamins and minerals to your tea water.
Tea bags are easy to use, have a consistent taste and are cheaper than loose tea. Although tea bags are easy to use, the taste does not compare to loose tea. Loose tea is much fresher than finely ground tea in bags, which are meant to sit on the shelf longer. The tea in most tea filter bags are the small pieces and remnants of whole tea leaves.
Roasting our Kaldi coffee beans
Each type of coffee bean requires a specific roasting process to extract the most flavour. Our roaster carefully roasts the beans in the way that best suits the type of coffee bean and desired flavours. Some beans need to be roasted for a long time at a low temperature, while others require a high temperature for a short period. Our Kaldi coffee beans are of excellent quality, and through our careful roasting process, we ensure that each Kaldi coffee is among the best in its category. Together with our roaster, we make sure that every bag of coffee beans is special and provides you with the best coffee experience!
Grinding coffee beans
You probably have a favorite way of brewing coffee. For many, it's using whole coffee beans in an full automatic machine. The full automatic machine grinds the beans based on your settings. But what if you use a semi-automatic, moka pot, or French press? Don’t worry, we grind your coffee beans completely free of charge, whether for online orders or in-store purchases!
Storing coffee beans
- A coffee bean is very sensitive to the elements, even after roasting and packaging. To preserve freshness, store your coffee beans in an airtight container, resealable bag, or special coffee storage jar.
- Keep them in a cool, dark, and dry place, such as a kitchen cupboard or pantry. Heat and humidity can cause the oils in the beans to go rancid, negatively affecting the flavour.
- It’s also important to keep your coffee beans away from strong odors, as coffee beans have the ability to absorb smells, and you certainly don't want your coffee to pick up unwanted flavours.
- Grind the beans just before use for optimal flavour. Ground coffee oxidizes much faster than whole beans, which causes it to lose its flavour and aroma more quickly.
Easily buy coffee beans online
Have you found the perfect coffee beans for your ideal cup of coffee? Then order them easily online via our webshop! At Kaldi, we make buying coffee beans online simple and secure. Place your order through our website and enjoy fast home delivery. We also offer a secure payment environment, so you can check out with peace of mind. Orders over €50 are shipped for free in the Netherlands. Order your Kaldi coffee beans online now and guarantee yourself the perfect cup of coffee at home!
Buy coffee beans in our stores
In addition to our user-friendly webshop where you can quickly order coffee beans online, we also warmly invite you to visit one of our 25+ locations. Our baristas are ready to introduce you to the world of coffee and offer personalized advice on your selection! Our stores are spread across the country, so there's always a Kaldi store near you. Will we see you soon for a cup of coffee?