Are You Storing Your Coffee Properly?

In order to brew the best cup of coffee for you and your family, you need to take care of the beans at every step. Simply measuring the water and the beans is not enough to brew a good pot of coffee – you simply need to do more. By learning how to properly store all of the different kinds of coffee beans, you will make sure that your coffee tastes as good as it should – and as good as you deserve.

When you have bought coffee from the story, it generally comes in a vacuum sealed tin or container to ensure freshness. But as soon as you open it up and break the seal, you will begin to lose flavor. This is because the beans are already ground up and the more oxygen exposure they get, the more likely they are to lose their taste. The oils dry up and can not be released from the beans or the oils are stuck inside of the container. But this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t buy store brands – it just means you need to store them in a different manner to preserve as much freshness as you can.

As soon as you open up the container of coffee, you will want to take what you need and seal it completely before putting the container away. Some experts will tell you that storing the container in a cool, dark cupboard is best – away from temperature changes and sunlight. This works well for most families that have the space and want to have easy access to their coffee. It’s a better idea, however, to store this canister in your freezer where you are not allowing the beans to come into contact with additional air or temperature changes. Sure, the cold from the freezer is a change, but that’s keeping the oils inside of the bean until you’re ready to use them. You could also store the canister in the refrigerator if you don’t have room in your freezer – but freezer is best.

The absolute best way to store beans is in the freezer, but as whole beans rather than ground up beans. This will make sure that you’re not releasing any flavor whatsoever until you’re ready to grind and use the beans. Whole beans simply preserve their own flavor by not exposing any of their insides to oxygen or the environment. As soon as a bean is ground, it begins to lose flavor and intensity. But by storing the beans whole, you can hang onto the rich aromas and tastes.

By storing your coffee properly, you will guarantee that you have a fresh cup of coffee each time you brew a pot. And while these tips may seem paranoid, having a poor cup of coffee is a horrible way to start your day.