How to store coffee...

How to store coffee….

Whether you buy ground coffee or grind it at home, you need to store it… HOW?

Do you put in the freezer?

Do you put it in a container?

Or do you leave it in the bag that it came in, or in the grinder sitting on your bench?

If you can see yourself doing any of the above, you may as well just throw the whole coffee bag away!

Mistake Number 1 – Keeping coffee in the freezer.

Mistake Number 2 – Storing coffee in a container.

Coffee’s worst enemies are oxygen and moisture. The one thing we all have at home that can prevent ground coffee to be exposed to these “contaminants” are… Ziplock bags! Just put your coffee in a ziplock bag, zip it almost all the way. Keep a small opening. Before you seal it, make sure you press all the air out (even the one in the coffee).  Also remember that every time you open the bag, you let oxygen and moisture in. If you plan on keeping it for a few days, use smaller bags and pack individual portions.

Ultimately, this technique should be used as a last resort, not your default.

The bean’s envelope acts as a barrier and is actually one of the best way to preserve all the precious flavors inside the bean.

That’s how they keep it in Coffee Stores. If it’s good for them, it’s good for you.

Get yourself a good grinder and just grind what you need to make yourself a coffee. This will transform your morning’s experience forever.

Better yet, if you have a choice to make, invest in a good grinder before investing in a good coffee machine.

However, remember that coffee is always better consumed fresh. So avoid buying a big bag that will last you for months.

A bag will stay fresh for about a month. Some coffee drinkers will prefer to buy a bag every week for even more freshness.