How to Properly Store Coffee
You can’t make a delicious cup of coffee with old, stale beans. Here’s how to keep your coffee fresh.
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You Will Need
- Coffee beans
- A mason jar
- A cool, dark storage area
- And freezer bags
Steps
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Step 1
Buy coffee beans
Buy coffee beans sealed in a one-way valve package, or freshly roasted at a coffee roaster’s store.
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Buy enough coffee to last one to two weeks. Freshness deteriorates after the roasting process.
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Step 2
Store in a cool, dark place
Pour your supply into a mason jar and store the jar in a cool, dark place.
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A mason jar is a glass container with a rubber gasket in the lid that keeps its contents airtight.
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Step 3
Store bulk coffee effectively
If you purchased a large amount of coffee that you won't use within two weeks, divide into small portions wrapped in airtight freezer bags. Freeze for up to a month.
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If you store coffee beans in a cabinet on an outside wall, the sun’s heat can spoil their freshness.
