The Coffee Smarter Podcast The Coffee Killers: Storing Whole Bean Coffee
Jul 12, 2023
Chris O'Brien, the owner of Coffee Cycle Roasting, talks about his journey of building a coffee shop on a bicycle. He shares expert tips on how to optimally store whole bean coffee, highlighting the effects of light and air on flavor. Listeners learn about vacuum sealing and freezing techniques to keep their coffee fresh. O'Brien also dives into the freshness timeline for coffee, emphasizing how peak flavor varies with roasts and offering insights on storage methods to enhance the coffee experience.
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Avoid Coffee Freshness Killers
- Avoid exposing your coffee beans to light, air, heat, or moisture to keep them fresh longer.
- Store coffee in its original packaging, squeeze out excess air, and keep it in a cool, dark cupboard.
Adjust Storage Based on Consumption
- If you finish coffee within a week, light exposure effects are minimal.
- For slow consumption, reduce light, heat, moisture, and air to maintain freshness.
Store Coffee Whole Bean
- Keep coffee whole bean to reduce air exposure and preserve freshness.
- Store in original bags, squeeze out air, and keep in a cool, dark cabinet for best results.