Properly Stored Coffee Beans

September 27th, 2009 by keen bean

There are some frequently asked questions about how to store coffee beans. In response, many have come to different conclusions about the answers. Some people think they must keep the beans in special containers, or bags made specifically for housing the beans. Others think the key to a happy bean supply is to keep them in the refrigerator or freezer.

What you really need to know is that what you are protecting the goods from, in order to keep them out of harms way. Your intention is to guard them from destructive conditions such as heat, air, moisture and light. Thus, the optimum conditions for your beans are for them to be kept in airtight containers and held at room temperature. Once they have been opened up for the very first time, remember that they do have a shelf life. So, while you should savour them, there is no need to ration them, even if they are fairtrade coffee beans.