How to store coffee properly? Ways to preserve the flavor of coffee for a longer period.

13 April 2025
عبدالرحمن سعد

introduction:

I bought a bag of specialty coffee with an amazing flavor, and after a few weeks it made the same thing again... and the taste wasn't the same as the first time.

You ask yourself: Is the coffee spoiled?

Mostly not...the problem is storage.

In this article, we'll teach you the best ways to protect coffee from factors that destroy its flavor.

1. The 4 most important enemies of coffee:

🔸 Air

🔸 Light

🔸 Humidity

🔸 Heat

🎯 All these factors oxidize the aromatic oils that give coffee its flavor, causing it to quickly “lose its spirit.”


2. Where do you store coffee?

✅ Best place:

  • dark place (closet or drawer)
  • relatively cool (near the oven or the sun)
  • constant temperature

❌ Worst place:

  • On top of the microwave
  • near gas or windows
  • Inside the refrigerator (except in certain cases)

3. Package: Is the coffee bag enough?

  • Specialty coffee bags are usually excellent, especially if they have a vacuum valve.
  • But if you open the bag, it is best to store it in:

✅ Airtight container (aluminum or opaque glass)

✅ It has an air release valve or system like Fellow or MiiR

✅ Or use zip lock bags with the air pressed out.

4. Should I store coffee in the freezer?

🧊 It is possible, but with conditions:

  • The quantity must be one that you will not use soon.
  • Must be stored in tightly sealed bags without any moisture.
  • If you take the coffee out of the freezer → do not put it back
  • Let it thaw at room temperature before opening the bag.

🎯 Freezing can preserve the flavor for additional weeks... but it requires care.


5. How long does coffee actually last?

📆 Specialty coffee stays excellent for:

  • 3 to 5 weeks of roasting under normal storage conditions
  • More than two months if stored tightly or frozen properly

✅ Conclusion:

Specialty coffee is like fresh fruit… its flavor needs care to live.

Choose a quiet location, an airtight container, and ensure proper ventilation — and you'll notice a big difference in the consistency of flavor from the first cup to the last sip.

👉 Order fresh specialty coffee from INGO and start storing it right away.

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