Storing Your Coffee

Coffee Storage Containers

How to Store Coffee​
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So, you have just bought a bag of awesome coffee, how do you store it so that you can enjoy it for the months to come?

First realize that the beans are perishable, they will go stale, and in some cases rancid if not consumed in a timely manner.  There are four harbingers of doom to your precious coffee beans oxygen, heat, light, and moisture. In storing your coffee its best to find an environment and container that limit these factors.

The first consideration should be a container.  Your first option and cheapest is the bag the coffee came in.  Just make sure to roll the bag closed to get as much air out as possible and secure it with a rubber band or other similar item.  The best storage container would something made specifically for storing coffee.  The container will help keep oxygen and light at bay and preserve the precious beans

Next consider storing the container in a place that will limit exposure to heat and moisture.  So, try to keep it away from heat sources and direct sunlit windows.  The refrigerator is not a good option as it can cause moisture and add unwanted flavors to your coffee.  Freezing has many of the same dangers as the frig, including freezer burn. If you want to store beans in the freezer the container must be airtight, and it is a good idea to store the beans in smaller portions to avoid condensation forming on unused beans. 
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To wrap thing up, remember to store your coffee in a container designed for coffee storage, put the chosen container in an environmentally stable place.  To help buy only the amount you can drink in a couple weeks. This will insure you always have the freshest coffee.

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