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How to Keep Your Coffee Beans Fresh

Just like a banana that's left on the counter for several days, coffee beans turn bad. This is due to oxidation and loss of volatile flavor compounds.

The good news is you can preserve the fresh flavors for some weeks with a few simple guidelines. The beans' biggest enemies are air, moisture, and heat!

How to store coffee beans

It's no secret that coffee beans degrade quickly. To ensure the best flavor from your beans, you have to store them in a proper manner. Many people aren't sure how to go about this, though. Many people think they can just put their beans in the fridge. This is not the best method.

Keep your beans at room temperature in an opaque, airtight container. This will protect your beans from two of their greatest enemies: air and moisture. The air can strip the beans of their fresh-roasted taste and moisture can weaken them as well. Heating can also ruin the aroma and flavor of the beans, and light (especially sunlight) can smudge their natural shine, too.

It's not a great idea to keep coffee beans in the refrigerator. They may absorb the flavor of other foods, such as cheese and onions in the refrigerator which could affect the taste of your espresso. They can also be exposed to the cool air of the refrigerator to condensation and moisture.

Consider storing your beans either in the container that you originally used or in a plastic bag that can be resealable. Be sure to eliminate all the air from the bag before sealing it and storing it in a cool, dark place. This will also make the beans last a bit longer, however the best time to use them is 72 hours after they have been roasted.

Storing coffee beans in the Fridge

Many people store their coffee beans in their refrigerators however this isn't a great idea. Coffee beans stored in refrigerators absorb the smells of food and moisture which can adversely affect their flavor. The ideal place to keep your coffee is in a dark cabinet with an airtight, opaque container.


If your beans aren't in a bag that has an open valve, you'll have to transfer them into an container that is sealed and opaque, such as the Coffee Gator canister. The fridge might also be too cold for the coffee, and this can affect its taste.

Moisture, heat, and air are the primary enemies of coffee bean. To maintain the freshness of your beans, place them in a dark container (not transparent), at the room temperature. A dark, cool pantry is a great location to store them however a closet or cabinet is also acceptable. Storing coffee in the refrigerator can help prolong its shelf life, but it's not recommended. The cold temperatures can alter the taste of your coffee and cause it to go through a stale-like process faster. The smells of food and water in the refrigerator can also cause damage to your coffee beans.

Storing coffee beans in the Pantry

Once the seal has been broken on your beans, it's best to store them in a dark place at room temperature in an airtight container. published here will help preserve the flavor, aroma and freshness of your coffee for a long time (depending on the amount of oxygen or heat is exposed to the beans). Storing your coffee beans near an oven or kitchen counter, or any other location that is exposed to direct sunlight might be an unwise choice. These places can get extremely hot and accelerate oxidation.

Moisture is an important factor because the beans can absorb moisture from the air and this can alter their natural flavors. Heat can also accelerate the process of oxidation as the bean may break the molecular structure that gives them their aromas. The heat also strips the beans of their natural oils which makes them taste less.

If you store your beans in the resealable, one-way valve bag that they came in, or in an airtight opaque container to it, they'll stay fresh for approximately a week. They will last longer if you put them in the freezer, but you should be aware because the beans could be prone to freezer burn and they could also absorb food odors floating around in the freezer with them.

Storing coffee beans in the freezer

If you're spending 20 dollars or more for bags of premium coffee beans, it is important to understand the best way to store the beans. Coffee is like sponges that absorb moisture, aromas and flavors, so keeping it in a cool dark space in an airtight container can help keep the taste secure. You can also freeze the beans, but it is recommended to place them in a Ziploc bag first to avoid freezer burn.

While freezing isn't a good idea but it can be helpful when you're running out of time or traveling and want to take some of your favorite coffee with you. However, coffee beans frozen aren't as fresh and will have a more muted flavor than beans that are properly stored in the refrigerator or in the pantry.

It's best to consume the beans as soon as is possible however, we may not always have that luxury. The proper storage of your coffee beans can extend their shelf life by at least three times if you're using them in a cool dark space in an airtight, opaque container. You might be amazed by how much better the coffee will taste when as compared to beans that have been rotten in the freezer or fridge.

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