How to store coffee beans?

When it comes to storing coffee beans, everyone has an opinion. Some people put their coffee in a can or bag and put it in the cupboard, some people seal it and put it in the refrigerator, and some people never think about how to store coffee. In fact, storing coffee is not complicated at all.

First, you need to buy fresh coffee beans

Generally speaking, coffee beans are fresher if they are within two weeks of the roasting date, but most coffee beans sold in grocery stores are not very fresh. Most well-known coffee brands do not print the roasting date on the package, and the coffee on the shelves of grocery stores is usually several months old. Therefore, it is recommended to buy fresh coffee beans directly from the roaster or coffee shop. If you buy a bag of coffee beans that is several months away from the roasting time, then let me tell you that it has been stale before storage.

Do not refrigerate coffee beans

Why do we refrigerate coffee beans?

If you don’t drink coffee often but you bought a pound of beans from a local roaster and can’t finish them within their optimal time, you might consider refrigerating some of them.

Disadvantages of refrigerating coffee beans:

If the coffee beans are not completely sealed, they will easily become soggy and absorb the flavors of other frozen foods around them due to the humidity in the refrigerator and the porous nature of the coffee beans themselves.

How to Store Coffee Beans

Before buying coffee beans, consider how much coffee beans you can use in two to three weeks, and then buy the right amount of coffee beans according to your situation. After buying coffee beans, consider which storage method is best for you.

As the sealing properties of packaging bags are getting better and better, many people store coffee beans in packaging bags.

You can also put the coffee beans in a Mason jar. This is not only convenient for taking out the beans, but also looks more beautiful and has better storage effect. If you often buy a lot of coffee beans, then this storage method is very suitable for you.

Vacuum-sealed containers are the best coffee bean storage containers, but they are expensive. These containers generally cost between $1 and $45 and can hold 1 to 1.5 pounds of coffee beans. After placing the coffee in the jar, press the lid to squeeze out as much air as possible, then lock the lid. This storage jar usually has a one-way air inlet valve that allows carbon dioxide to escape but prevents air from entering.

Once you've chosen a storage container, keep it in a cool place away from sunlight. As long as you use the stored coffee beans within two to three weeks, there's no need to refrigerate them anymore, unless you want to deodorize your refrigerator.