Coffee Storage

Though it will not melt or sour like other treats in your kitchen, to get the best tasting coffee you need to store it well so it maintains its flavor and freshness. Coffee that is not properly stored will lose a significant amount of flavor, at a faster rate than you might expect. If you have invested in a particularly fine coffee, like a package of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, you do not want to lose its fine qualities! Following these simple tips should help you to protect this little luxury and brew beverages that are even more delicious.

Store Your Beans Whole

Though it requires a little extra work on your part, buying whole beans rather than grounds can make a world of difference in freshness. The reason behind this is surface area; ground coffee exposes to air much more surface area than compact beans, which makes it susceptible to the air. Increased exposure means that freshness will be lost at a more rapid rate. You can think of it like a tiny version of sliced apples; the parts of the apple exposed to open air will begin to brown very quickly, while the insides remain white. And, a whole apple (like a large coffee bean) will stay fresh for a considerably longer amount of time. Thus, for optimal levels of freshness, you should hold off on grinding your beans until just before you are ready to brew.

Choose the Right Container