To ensure the optimal taste of your coffee, it is important to store it well. For example, in a coffee tin. In addition to the right packaging, the location also helps to keep your espresso fresh and aromatic.
In general, the beans should be consumed as soon as possible after opening. Other factors such as oxygen, foreign odours, heat, moisture and light deprive the coffee of its flavour or make it taste rancid after a while.
You should follow these tips for optimal storage:
Always grind only as much of your coffee beans as you want to use, as powder that has already been ground loses aroma more quickly.
It is best to use up your coffee beans within 4 to 6 weeks of purchase.
Make sure the coffee packaging has a good seal or store your beans in airtight containers, preferably made of porcelain or ceramic. Alternatively, you can use sealable Tupperware or metal tins.
Store your espresso beans in a place that is as dark, dry and cool as possible, such as the pantry. The beans should not be stored in the refrigerator, however, as this can cause them to take on unpleasant flavours and odours. It is also not necessary.