4 Ways to Store Coffee Beans so that the Aroma and Taste Don't Get Damaged

Pay attention when a barista prepares a cup of coffee in a cafe, you must have seen a pile of coffee beans stored at the top of the machine.

Usually the coffee beans will be ground just before serving so that the taste and aroma are still maintained.

Storage of coffee beans in the coffee machine is certainly not without reason, this is done in order to maintain the quality of the coffee beans and avoid things that damage the freshness of the coffee beans.

Quoted from the Eatthis page, there are four things that affect the quality of coffee beans, namely air, humidity, heat, and sunlight.

To avoid the decline in the quality of coffee beans, the way to store them must be correct. Check out these four tips for storing coffee beans below. 

1. Do not use clear containers

Coffee beans are sensitive to heat, especially heat from direct sunlight.

The use of containers with transparent colored walls should be avoided so that no light and heat from the sun penetrates into the container.

You can use an airtight container with opaque or opaque sides to store coffee.

2. Store at room temperature

It's best to store coffee beans in a dark and cool room, and avoid storing coffee beans in warm places such as near the oven.

It should be noted, even if the coffee has been stored at room temperature, it is important to double check if there are any gaps of light that will travel straight towards the coffee container. 

3. Separate storage area

When you buy coffee in large quantities and want to store it for long -term storage, it is best to separate coffee bean containers based on two categories.

First, prepare a small coffee bean container. This container is used to store coffee beans that will be used frequently in the near future.

Second, prepare a large coffee bean container. This container is used specifically to store seeds that will be stored and will not be reopened in the near future.

This is so that you don't often open the lid of the coffee bean container.

Make sure the container used to store coffee beans is airtight, especially for large containers. 

4. Store in the freezer

There is a difference of opinion regarding storing coffee beans in the freezer.  

Quoted from the National Coffee Association USA (NCA) page, he wrote that coffee beans should be processed as quickly as possible.

But when you want to store coffee beans in the freezer, make sure the container used is completely airtight.

Remove as many coffee beans as needed at least once a week and return the rest to the freezer before the beans have condensed.

But on the other hand, Madcap Coffe Company Founder Trevor Corlet does not recommend storing coffee beans in the freezer.

Quoted from Bonappetit , Corlett said coffee beans have a soft cell structure, are porous, and easily absorb odors. This has the potential to destroy the natural aroma of the coffee.

In addition, Corlett also said that storing coffee in the refrigerator or freezer can cause coffee to condense, thus making coffee age faster. 

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