About storing coffee?

Question

I read somewhere, I cannot remember where, that if you store coffee in your refrigerator it will last longer and bring out more flavor. Does anyone know if this is true? I just bought some and am not really sure where the best place is to store it. I am also talking about the coffee that has been ground up for a coffee maker. The coffee in the pouch like Starbucks....

Answer 1

Two best options are a) the refrigerator or b) a cool, dry, dark place.

Answer 2

The simple method of buying and storing Espresso beans is following: 1- Do not purchase espresso beans in quantities more than what can be used in 6 weeks. 2- As the bag is opened, divide the contents into four or six portions. Place them in zip lock bags. Squeeze the air out and pull the zip lock close. This is the cheapest and effective method to seal the beans immediatly after removing the beans from the roaster packed bag. 3- Do not fill the bean hopper with beans just because it is large enough to accomodate the contents of whole bag of beans. 4- Open one zip lock bag at a time. The other bags will still have the freshness preserved until the time of use. 5- Do not refrigerate or freeze the beans. It is not a perishable item and definitely not fish or seafood. The purpose of proper sealed storage of roasted beans is to keep safe from contact with air and moisture. Roasted beans are thirsty as all the moisture has been taken out. These dry beans will absorb moisture fast. Moisture and air will allow Oxygen to bring chemical changes to create rancid smelling alternates that should not become part of espresso extract. I hope this gives you a good idea of the correct method for storage of espresso beans.

Answer 3

I've always heard that it had to be in a place that was cool/cold, and away from direct light. I know a lot of people that store their coffee beans in the freezer, but I'm not sure how that's going to affect the oils in the long-term.

Answer 4

I keep mine in the freezer. I think its fresher that way but to be honest I notice no different in the flavor of the coffee.

Answer 5

I put the good coffee(Starbucks etc.) in the freezer. i use the "everyday" coffee before it has time to get old.

Answer 6

Hi. I store my starbucks in the fridge, because I don't drink it that much and the fridge keeps it fresh.

Answer 7

you need to store it in an airtight container such as a tin in a cool place to keep the flavour

Answer 8

storing it in the fridge nowadays breaks down the oils in the beans.store in a dark container in your cabinet.