how long does bag-ground coffee stay fresh if you keep it in the fridge?!


Question: How long does bag-ground coffee stay fresh if you keep it in the fridge?
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Air is the worst culprit of spoilage for coffee. By putting it in the fridge it looses the oils from the coffee.
The following are the 3 most common storing methods and my take on each one:

The Refrigerator
Lots of people think that storing coffee in the refrigerator is a great idea since it’s a cool, dark place. This couldn’t be further from the truth, primarily because, since coffee is porous, it tends to absorb the tastes and smells of substances around it. So, if you store coffee in the fridge along with the frozen pizza and asparagus, the beans will likely start tasting like those things, too, after just a few days… and who wants that?

The Freezer
Technically, you can store coffee in the freezer. The only way this method of storage somewhat works is if you place your coffee in an airtight bag in the freezer and only place it there once and defrost it only once. Repeatedly taking frozen coffee out of the freezer (for example, to make coffee daily) is bad for the beans (moisture, freezer-burn, etc.). I don’t recommend this method, but if you choose to do this, after you’ve taken the coffee out of the freezer the first time, never put it back in (see the next heading on what to do with it!).

Airtight Container
Using an airtight container is the absolute best way to store coffee. Oxygen is the enemy of coffee, and keeping it airtight keeps air from contacting the beans (except, of course, when you open it to make coffee). The other piece of this is where to store the coffee in the airtight container. I recommend storing in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry or closet in the kitchen.

Remember to store your coffee as whole beans (not grounds) and grind it just seconds before brewing. Coffee stays fresh for approximately 10 days after it is roasted, so don’t buy more coffee than you can use within 1 – 2 weeks. It’s better to buy more often, in smaller batches (such as with a subscription service) than to buy coffee in bulk and store it. Following the above advice should help you keep your coffee fresher longer!



I agree with Chef,

You shouldn't grind your coffee in excess of what you're going to use. Keep your beans whole. Coffee loses it's "Freshness" after you grind it.

If you are able to, use a small grinder/ personal grinder to grind the beans before you brew. Only grind what you're going to need for your coffee. The taste will be much better.




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