You may hear people tell you what the proper way to store coffee is. Some will tell you it is in the refrigerator, others say freezer, some say in a glass jar, some say keep it away from sunlight, and it can go on and on. So what exactly is the proper way to store coffee you ask… the truth is, all of them are right, under the right circumstances that is. It all depends on how you buy your coffee.Proper coffee storage is essential in preserving the flavor of the coffee. Coffee beans contain volatile oils that give coffee its characteristic flavor. When coffee beans are roasted, those oils are released. The grinding process speeds up the flavor loss even more. To get the best flavor from your coffee, you should brew it within two weeks of roasting, and immediately after grinding.
Your coffee storage choice will depend on how you buy your coffee but regardless, one thing will not change – protecting the flavor. In order to protect the flavor of your coffee you will need to store it in a container that will keep out air and moisture, the two key components that will rob your coffee of flavor.
Ground coffee: Store your ground coffee at room temperature in an airtight container. Vacuum seals are the best option but avoid clear glass.
Whole coffee beans: Store your whole coffee beans also in an airtight canister at room temperature.
If you buy your coffee in bulk – more than you can use in a week- you can store a weeks worth in the freezer for a week. The longer you store coffee, the more flavor is lost. When storing coffee (bean or ground) in the freezer make sure to keep air and moisture. Put your coffee in an airtight container or zippered plastic freezer bag and make sure you have vacuumed the air out. If using a freezer bag, make sure you wrap the bag in one or two layers of plastic wrap and follow up with aluminum foil. Refreezing coffee is a no no! Freezing naturally dehydrates items over time and with coffee, that means loss of flavor.
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My Mom always kept her ground coffee in the freezer. I've always kept mine in the pantry. A can of coffee might last me up to a year. I don't drink a lot of coffee and I'm not convinced I could tell that it was losing flavor as it got older. That could be because I use flavored cream. I guess that could mask the loss of flavor.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to see that your hints said not to use clear glass. That's what I'm using right now. I guess I'll be looking for something opaque. I know I don't like leaving it in the can for sure.
ReplyDeleteI have a red jar, very similar to the one you show here. I do think it keeps the coffee fresher for longer periods of time. We almost always have a pot of coffee going so it moves through here pretty quick.
ReplyDeleteI just moved into my first apartment this past spring and one of the things my Mom bought me was a glass jar to store coffee. I didn't think I'd use it, but I have and I've noticed that the coffee does stay fresher a lot longer. I'm finding out more and more every day that my Mom is not as stupid as I once thought!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for fresh coffee. You can always tell when it's been around too long because it gets a bit of a bitter taste to it. TAGJOE stays fresher a lot longer because it's not roasted until you order it. That's pretty much as close to the vine as you can get it.
ReplyDeleteI like my coffee fresh and TAGJOE is as good as it gets. I've tried a lot of other brands and they all pale in comparison.
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