How to buy and pack ground coffee in Hurghada for air travel?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 18 days ago

TL;DR

Have coffee ground and packed in small 250–500 g portions, as 1 kg bags can burst in checked luggage. Inspect loose coffee and sealed boxes carefully before buying.

What the community said

A sealed box does not always mean the product is in perfect condition. Before paying, inspect it for dents or damaged edges, as shoppers have encountered sealed boxes with packaging defects.

61 days ago Sealed box

For flying, it is safer to divide ground coffee into 250–500 g bags. Travelers reported that two 1 kg bags burst inside a suitcase even though the coffee was ground and packed in front of them.

75 days ago 250–500 g portions

Check the roast when buying coffee by weight: over-roasted beans can occasionally turn up both in retail packs and loose coffee. Buying a small test amount first can prevent an unwanted larger purchase.

77 days ago Loose coffee