[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Grinding your beans just prior to brewing is the single most important step.

[GaltAdonis]

”… Grinding your beans just prior to brewing …”

Yup.
Then get the coffee off of any burner an into an airtight container / thermos.

Do not want to burn or oxidize the beans or brew!

[DCBryan1]

Grinding your beans just prior to brewing is the single most important step.

Second most important: filter your water. We use a big berkey filter to take out fluoride and other tastes.