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How to Keep Your Coffee Beans Fresh Like a banana left on the counter coffee beans can go bad This is because of oxidation and loss of volatile flavor compounds You can preserve the fresh roast taste for a couple of weeks by following some simple tips Moisture air and heat are your beans greatest enemies How to Keep Coffee Beans in the refrigerator Beans Its no secret that coffee beans lose their flavor quickly To get the most flavor out of your beans you need to store them in a proper manner Many people are confused about how best to do this though Some people think that they can simply put their beans into the fridge This isnt the best way to go about it The key is storing your beans in an airtight and transparent container at room temperatures This will protect your beans from their biggest enemies moisture and air Air can strip beans of their freshroasted taste and moisture could weaken them as well The heat can also degrade the flavor and aroma of the beans and light especially sunlight can destroy their natural shine too In fact keeping coffee beans in a refrigerator can be more harmful than beneficial They can absorb the flavor and odors of other food items in the refrigerator such as onions and cheese which will negatively impact the taste of your coffee They could also be exposed to condensation and moisture from the refrigerators cold air It is possible to store your beans in the original container or in a plastic bag that can be resealable Make sure to push out all of the air before sealing the bag and store it in cool dark location This method will also help the beans last a bit longer however it is best to use them within 72 hours of roasting Coffee beans are stored in the Fridge Many people keep their coffee beans in the refrigerator however this isnt an ideal idea Coffee beans stored in the refrigerator absorb moisture and food odors which can adversely affect their flavor The best place to store your coffee is a dark cabinet that is sealed with an airtight clear container A coffee bag that has a oneway valve will work just fine in the fridge However if your beans didnt come in this kind of packaging youll have to transfer them to a tightly sealed and opaque container such as a glass canister or the Coffee Gator canister mentioned above The fridge might also be too cold for the coffee which can affect the taste Moisture air and heat are the main enemies of coffee bean To ensure the freshness of your beans place them in a container that is opaque not transparent at ambient temperature The ideal place to store them is a cool dark pantry however cabinets or a wardrobe will also work It is not recommended to keep coffee in the refrigerator It will prolong the shelflife of your coffee but you might want to consider it The cold temperature can alter the taste of your coffee and cause it to get stale faster The moisture and food smells in the refrigerator could harm your coffee beans Coffee beans are stored in the Pantry After the seal of the packaging has been broken on your beans its best to store the beans in a dark space at room temperature in an airtight container This will help preserve the flavor aroma and freshness of your coffee for a prolonged period depending on the amount of oxygen heat or moisture is in contact with the beans Storing Coffeee in an oven kitchen counter or other space that is exposed to direct sunlight could be an unwise choice These areas can become extremely hot and accelerate the process of oxidation Moisture can be a major factor as the beans can absorb moisture from the air This can dilute the natural flavors Oxidation also accelerates with heat since the beans can degrade the molecular structures that provide them with their aromas and flavors The heat also strips the bean of its natural oils and causes them to lose their flavor If youre able to keep your beans in the resealable oneway valve bag that they came in or an equivalent airtight opaque container then the freshness will last approximately a week before they start to degrade You can store them for longer in the refrigerator but be cautious as they could be prone to freezer burns or absorb any odors from food in the fridge Storing Coffee Beans in the Freezer If youre spending 20 dollars or more on a bag of gourmet coffee beans its important to know the best way to store the beans Coffee is like sponges and can absorb aromas moisture and flavors Keeping it in a cool dark space in an airtight container will ensure that the flavor stays and aromas safe You can also freeze your beans but be careful if you do this make sure to transfer them to the inside of a Ziploc bag prior to freezing them to avoid freezing burn Although freezing isnt ideal it can help if you have a limited time frame or youre traveling and want to bring along your favorite roast However coffee beans frozen will not be as fresh and will have a less muted flavor than beans that were properly stored in the fridge or in the pantry Its recommended to consume the beans as soon as possible but we dont always have the luxury of If you keep your coffee beans in a dark cold space in a dark airtight container the shelf life of your coffee beans can be extended by as much as three times So go ahead and give your coffee a try be sure to follow the above guidelines carefully you might be surprised by how much better the coffee will taste as compared to the dull lifeless beans that have gone bad in the fridge or freezer
