Coffee Appreciation

aaargh just bought 500g of beans (which will last me a fair while) but quite like union coffee too. can you freeze beans without ruining the flavour and whatnot?

also, if i wanted a coffee machine, is a gaggia classic the one to go for? (ignoring budget for the moment...)

did anyone here order any coffee from union roasted through their 50% off offer in the times?

http://www.unionroasted.com/times

code is: TIM1210

for orders up to 2kg but is still working at the moment.