Did you know that approximately 20 minutes after espresso beans have been ground that they begin to lose their freshness? That’s right! You may have been drinking stale coffee and didn’t even realize it. The good news is that there are many coffee machine and grinder combinations that you can purchase. You can have your coffee beans ground and then the coffee machine make you a nice espresso or hot cup of fresh coffee. You will be amazed at the taste difference if you grind your beans as you make your coffee.