Coffee Storage

Storing Coffee

Once you finally have your favorite coffee at home, the first question is how to enjoy it for as long as possible. The aroma of good coffee is fleeting, especially if it's already ground. Grandma's old coffee tin may look nice, but it's not necessarily the best place to store coffee. And if you don't have your trusted roaster just around the corner, you often have to buy larger quantities.

So how do you still preserve the freshness of your favorite beverage when storing it at home?

Heat, oxygen, moisture, odors, and light should generally be kept away from coffee. The complex aromas of coffee come from the oils in the bean. At room temperature, these oxidize faster and can become rancid. This can lead to an unpleasant aftertaste in the coffee.

Contrary to a common recommendation, storage in the refrigerator is not advisable. This is because food is stored there, and accordingly, various smells and aromas that the coffee should not absorb. Since coffee, especially ground coffee, practically "attracts" odors of all kinds, it should generally not be stored near other foods or herbs. With excessive temperature fluctuations, condensation can also form, which is absorbed into the coffee and further negatively affects the aroma.
Therefore, storage in a dry place slightly below room temperature is ideal.

There are special containers, such as AirScape canisters, which are optimal for this. Or, as the most cost-effective option, you can simply leave the beans in the coffee bag and seal it with a clip. Storage is best done in a dry and dark place, such as in a pantry.