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How to Keep Your Coffee Beans Fresh

Like a banana left on the counter coffee beans are prone to going bad. This is due to oxidation and loss of volatile soluble flavor compounds.

You can keep the fresh flavor of roasted beans for a couple of weeks by following these simple guidelines. Heat, humidity and air are your beans' most formidable enemies!

How to store Coffee Beans

It's no secret, coffee beans degrade quickly. To get the best flavor of your beans, it's important to properly store them. Many people are confused on how to go about this, however. Some believe they can simply put their beans in the fridge, but this isn't actually the best way to do it.

The key is storing your beans in an airtight, transparent container at room temperature. This will protect your beans from their most formidable enemies which are air, moisture and heat. Air and moisture can take away the beans' fresh-roasted flavor, while the moisture can make them less flavorful. Also, heat can destroy the flavor and aroma of the beans. Light (especially sunlight) can also diminish the natural shine of the beans.

In fact, storing coffee beans in a refrigerator can be more harmful than helpful. They can absorb the flavors of other food items, like onions and cheese in the fridge which can alter the taste of your coffee. They also are exposed to moisture and condensation from the cold air in the refrigerator.

Instead, you can store your beans in the container they were packaged in, or in a bag that can be resealable. Be sure to blow out all of the air before sealing the bag and keep it in a cool, dark area. This will allow the beans last a bit longer, but it is best to use them within 72 hours after roasting.

Storing coffee beans in the Fridge

Many people store their coffee beans in the refrigerator however this isn't the best idea. Coffee beans stored in a refrigerator absorb odors and moisture from food items which can adversely affect their flavor. The best place to store your coffee is a dark cabinet that is sealed with an airtight, transparent container.

A coffee bag that has a one-way valve will work just fine in the refrigerator, but if your beans aren't in this type of container, you'll need to transfer them to a sealed and opaque container such as a glass jar or the Coffee Gator canister mentioned above. The fridge could also be too cold for the coffee, which could alter the taste of the coffee.

The main enemies of coffee beans are air, heat and moisture. To preserve their roasted freshness it is recommended to store your beans in an airtight, opaque (not transparent) container at temperatures of room temperature. The ideal place to keep them is a cool, dark pantry, however a wardrobe or a cabinet will also work. It is not recommended to keep coffee in the refrigerator. It can prolong its shelf life, but you might want to try it. It can affect the flavors of your beverage and make them stale more quickly due to the cold temperature. In addition the food and beverage smells in the fridge can cause damage to your beans.

Storing Coffee Beans in the Pantry

Once the seal has been broken on the beans, it's recommended to store them in a dark place at room temperature in an airtight container. This will preserve the aroma, flavor, and freshness of your coffee for a prolonged period (depending on how much oxygen, heat, or moisture is absorbed by the beans). Storing your coffee beans in a cabinet next to an oven or kitchen counter where they get direct sunlight isn't the ideal option as these places can become extremely hot and accelerate the process of oxidation.

Moisture is a significant factor, as the beans are able to absorb moisture from the air. This can dilute the natural flavors. Oxidation is also accelerated by heat as the bean has the ability to degrade the molecular structures that provide them with their flavors and aromas. Heating also deprives the bean of its natural oils and causes them to lose their flavor.

If you are able to keep your beans in the resealable, one-way valve bag that they came in, or in an airtight, opaque container that is equivalent in size, they'll be fresh for about a week. You can store them for longer in the fridge, however, be aware that they could suffer from freezer burn or absorb any food odors in the fridge.

Storing bulk coffee beans Coffeee in the Freezer

If you're shelling out $20 or more for the finest coffee beans, it's essential to know how long they'll last and what the best ways are to keep them. Coffee absorbs aromas, moisture and flavors and storing it in an opaque airtight container in a cool, dark location will help preserve the flavor. You can also freeze your beans, but be careful when doing this, it's best to transfer them to a Ziploc bag prior to freezing to avoid freezer burn.

While freezing isn't ideal, it can be useful if you are short on time or traveling and want to take some of your favorite coffee with you. Coffee beans that are frozen aren't as fresh and have a weaker flavor than beans stored in the refrigerator or in the pantry.

As you can see it's recommended to use your beans with a single hand, but sometimes you aren't able to afford that. The proper storage of your coffee beans can prolong their shelf-life by at least three times if you're using them in a cold dark place in an airtight opaque container. So, give your coffee a try (be sure to follow the above instructions carefully) you may be surprised by how much better the coffee will taste as compared to the dull and uninteresting beans that went bad in the fridge or freezer.