The right storage
The right way to store coffee at home
When it comes to storing coffee at home, there are a few things you can do to ensure that it tastes good for as long as possible.
A big mistake that many people make is putting the coffee in a tin. This allows the beans to come into contact with oxygen over a large area. It is therefore better to simply leave them in their original packaging.
If the packaging cannot be resealed, it is best to use an airtight clip to seal it.
The pack should be sealed as tightly as possible to the beans so that oxygen has no chance.
4 Aroma destroyers at a glance
1. oxygen
Stored correctly, it takes around eight weeks for freshly roasted coffee to lose its aroma. Whole beans, mind you. Ground coffee loses its full flavor after just four weeks. And why? Oxygen! The longer coffee is exposed to air, the staler it becomes. It is therefore better to leave your favorite coffee in its original packaging. Because decanting only exposes it to oxygen unnecessarily. And because two are better than one: keep the packaged coffee in an airtight container. Bye, oxygen. Hello, aroma!
Pro tip: Coffee that is too fresh doesn't taste good either. The beans release carbon dioxide after roasting. That's why coffee should rest for three to four days before you brew your first cup.
2. heat
Heat is your best friend when preparing coffee. But not if you want to store coffee properly. Just like the brewing process itself, heat releases the aromatic substances. So save your coffee. From the windowsill. From the heater. From the top of your fridge. Sooner rather than later. Or wonder why your single origin from Ethiopia suddenly doesn't have a hint of berries - but cardboard. It's best to store your coffee in a cupboard or pantry. Keep it nice and cool.
3. humidity
Coffee and water go together? Nope, because moisture is also a flavor killer. Even during preparation, drying and the roasting process, care is taken to ensure that no water reaches the beans. Otherwise the aroma will flow right into the pour-over. Only when you prepare your coffee at home are water and coffee allowed to come together. At this point, we'll dispel a myth: Coffee has no place in the fridge! It's cool there. But it's also pretty damp. The freezer compartment, on the other hand, can be a sensible option. But only for long-term storage in small quantities. And only if you defrost the coffee in a sealed container and consume it immediately afterwards. So: simply put it in a dry place.
4. light
Go into the light? Better not. Coffee and light exposure are not particularly close friends. While sunlight is absolutely essential for growing and ripening coffee cherries, it robs the finished coffee bean of any flavor. Therefore, do not store coffee in transparent containers. Instead, store it in an airtight and opaque container.
