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How to Keep Your Coffee Beans Fresh Like a banana that is left on the counter coffee beans can go bad This is because of oxidation and loss of volatile flavor compounds You can keep the fresh roast flavor for a few weeks by following a few simple guidelines Your beans worst enemies are moisture air and heat How to keep coffee beans safe high quality coffee beans s not a secret that coffee beans degrade quickly To get the most flavor out of your beans you need to store them in a proper manner However many people are unsure of the best to do it Some people think that they can put their beans in the refrigerator This is not the most efficient method The key is storing your beans in an airtight and opaque container at room temperature This will shield your beans from their most formidable enemies air and moisture The air can rob beans of their fresh roasted flavor and moisture can weaken the beans as well Heating can also ruin the aroma and flavor of the beans Light especially sunlight can also dull their natural shine In reality storing coffee beans in a refrigerator can be more harmful than beneficial They can absorb the flavors of other food items like cheese and onions in the fridge which will alter the flavor of your espresso They could also be exposed to condensation and moisture from the cold air in the refrigerator Instead consider storing your beans in the container they came in or in a bag that can be resealable Be sure to eliminate all the air from the bag before sealing it and store it in a cool dark place This can make the beans last for a longer time but the optimum length of time to use them is within 72 hours after roasting Storing Coffee Beans in the Fridge Most people store their beans in the fridge but its not the best idea Coffee beans stored in a refrigerator absorb moisture and food smells which can negatively affect their flavor The best place to keep your coffee is in a dark cabinet in an airtight transparent container If your beans arent in a bag that has a one way valve you will need to put them in the container that is sealed and opaque like the Coffee Gator canister The fridge may also be too cold for the coffee which may alter the taste of the coffee The most common enemies of coffee beans are heat air and moisture To keep their freshness and roast you should keep your beans in an airtight and opaque not transparent container at the temperature of room The ideal place to store them is a cool dark pantry but cabinets or a wardrobe could also work It is not recommended to keep coffee in the refrigerator It can prolong its shelflife however you may want to test it The cold temperature can alter the taste of your coffee and cause it to become stale quicker The moisture and food smells in the refrigerator can damage your coffee beans Coffee beans are stored in the Pantry After the seal of packaging on your beans has been broken it is best to keep the beans in a dark dry place at ambient temperature and in an airtight container This will preserve the flavor aroma and freshness of the coffee for some time depending on the extent of exposure to heat oxygen and moisture It is best to store your coffee beans close to an oven kitchen counter or other place where they are exposed to direct sunlight may be a bad idea These areas can become very hot and accelerate the process of oxidation Moisture is one of the main reasons since beans are able to absorb moisture from the air and this can alter their natural flavors Oxidation is also enhanced by heat since the beans can destroy the molecular structure that give them their flavors and aromas Heating also deprives the bean of its natural oils causing them to lose their flavor If you are able to keep your beans in the sealed resealable bag which they came in or an equivalent airtight opaque container the freshness will last about a week before they begin to decay They will last longer if you put them in the freezer but you should be cautious as the beans may be affected by freezer burn and they could also absorb food odors floating around in the freezer them Storing Coffee Beans in the Freezer If youre spending 20 bucks or more for an expensive bag of coffee beans its essential to know how long they will keep and what the best methods are to keep them Coffee absorbs aromas moisture and flavors therefore storing it in an opaque airtight container in a cool dark location will help preserve the flavor You can also freeze the beans however it is advised to put them in a Ziploc bag prior to freezing to avoid burns from freezing While freezing is not ideal it can help if you have a short amount of time or youre on the road and want to bring along your favourite roast Coffee beans that are frozen arent as fresh and have a less pronounced flavor than beans that are stored in the refrigerator or in the pantry It is recommended to use your beans as quickly as you can however we do not always have that luxury Making sure that your coffee beans are stored properly can prolong their shelflife by three times if you keep them in a cool dark location in an airtight container So give the idea a go be sure to follow the above guidelines carefully you may be amazed by how much better your coffee will taste compared to the dull and uninteresting beans that have gone bad in the freezer or fridge
