There are some doubts surrounding how we should store our coffee, whether at home or in our commercial establishment.

When we talk about specialty coffee, we expect it to have better flavor and aroma. However, this does not mean that it is always in the best condition for consumption. These less than ideal conditions may be related to the way we store it.

What we should avoid

Coffee does not like heat, as it accelerates the oxidation process and makes the aroma and flavor more unpleasant, that is, we should avoid storing coffee near appliances that can heat up or even within reach of a window that is exposed to the sun for most of the day.

Coffee should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. Many people tend to store it in their refrigerators at home, which is a mistake. Coffee, whether in beans or ground, absorbs aromas and flavors from its surroundings. We can store coffee in our freezer, only if the freezer has never had food inside and if it is completely empty. This way, it is possible to store the coffee safely by freezing it. However, none of our freezers, whether at home or in a commercial establishment, are empty. Therefore, when someone asks if we can freeze coffee, the answer should be no.

Best ways to preserve it

The best way to preserve coffee is in its beans. If we store the beans in a metal or glass container with an airtight seal, in a cool, dry and dark place, we can preserve all of its aromas and flavors for months.

After storing your coffee correctly, it is also important to consider the condition of your coffee, whether ground or whole. The best way to preserve the properties of coffee is when it is in the form of beans. If you use more traditional extraction methods that require you to buy ground coffee, try a manual or electric grinder, there are several available on the market to choose from.