Should whole coffee beans be stored at room temperature, the fridge or freezer?
My coffee is normally used up within 1 week and is of unknown age on purchase, do I need to do anything extra to make it last a week?
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If you use your whole beans within a week it's probably not worth storing it in the refrigerator or freezer. Coffee beans should be stored in a cool, dry place. They can last 1-3 weeks in your pantry. Ideally you should store them in an airtight opaque container. They degrade quickly in the presence of light, heat, or oxygen.
If you want to store them longer, then they will last 3-4 month in the freezer.
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Should you freeze or refrigerate coffee beans?
It's best not to freeze or refrigerate coffee beans you're going to use in the next few weeks because that can expose them to dampness and smells from other foods. Instead, store coffee beans in an opaque, airtight container and keep it in a dark, cool location, away from the stove or other heat sources.Should you store whole coffee beans in the fridge?
Storage TipsThe fridge is not the place to store coffee in any form, ground or whole bean even if in an airtight container. It isn't cold enough to keep your coffee fresh, and because coffee works as a deodorizer, it will absorb all the aromas in your fridge.What is the best way to store whole coffee beans?
If it came in a paper bag, you can consider transferring to an airtight plastic container, but make sure to store in your cupboard, away from light, and at room temperature. Try not to put your coffee in the fridge or the freezer. Seriously, don't do it. "Coffee's kind of like bread," says Corlett.What temperature should coffee beans be stored at?
The stability of the atmosphere is the most important aspect of your storage. Ideally, relative humidity in your storage area should be about 60%, and the storage temperature should be around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Humid locations require a bit of extra protection to keep beans dry.More answers regarding should whole coffee beans be stored at room temperature, the fridge or freezer?
Answer 2
I have typically seen most rules of thumb for this being along the lines of buy only the coffee you will use within 1 week (kept at room-temp). freezing coffee breaks down the oils that make it flavorful, refrigerating it traps it with a bunch of other smells. storage of coffee is like that of produce, just have the right amount on hand; especially for high quality.
Basically, buy 1) appropriate portions and 2) keep it in a vacuum sealed container.
*note: if you buy locally roasted coffee/coffee with a roast date the peak flavor is typically within the first two days of roasting, and some (myself included) prefer the brown bag the coffee comes in to allow for the coffee to breathe during this period
Answer 3
Do not store coffee in a refrigerator for daily use. The repeated opening and closing of the container at lower than room temperatures will cause condensation on the inside of the can and on the beans themselves, degrading the flavor. I echo the other responses about using an air tight lid at room temperature. This should keep whole beans fresh for longer than a week.
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