How to store coffee beans to keep them fresh
Coffee is at its best in the two to three weeks after roasting. Storing it well will not turn old coffee young again, but it will protect good coffee from going stale before you can drink it.
The four enemies of fresh coffee
- Air — keep beans sealed in an airtight container.
- Light — store them somewhere dark, not on a sunny shelf.
- Heat — a cool cupboard beats the spot next to the kettle.
- Moisture — never scoop with a wet spoon.
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