How to Store and Look After Your Coffee for Maximum Freshness
At Moon Roast, we know how much care and attention goes into creating exceptional coffee, so why let it go to waste with poor storage? Keeping your coffee fresh isn’t complicated, but it does make all the difference between a vibrant, flavourful cup and one that’s a bit lacklustre.
Here’s how to give your beans the TLC they deserve, so every brew tastes as good as the last.
Why Freshness Matters
Fresh coffee is bursting with oils and aromatics that give it those rich, complex flavours we all love. But air, moisture, heat, and light are its worst enemies. Without proper storage, those flavours fade, leaving your coffee flat and lifeless.
Thankfully, keeping your coffee at its best just takes a little know-how.
Common Coffee Storage Mistakes
1. Don’t Store Coffee in the Fridge
It’s a common myth that coffee belongs in the fridge. In reality, the damp, cool environment causes beans to absorb moisture and odours from nearby food, dulling their flavour. Coffee prefers a dry, consistent climate to stay at its best.
2. Avoid Direct Sunlight
Sunlight and heat are no friends to coffee. Exposing your beans to either can cause them to degrade quickly. That countertop next to the sunny window or stove? Not ideal.
The Best Ways to Store Coffee
1. Keep It Airtight
Coffee is happiest when kept away from air, which is why an airtight container is essential. Our resealable bags are great for short-term storage, but for longer-lasting freshness, consider an airtight canister.
The Moon Roast Vacuum Storage Canister takes it a step further, with a vacuum pump and airtight seal to remove oxygen and keep your coffee safe from light and moisture. It’s a simple way to ensure your beans stay fresher for longer.
2. Store Whole Beans
Whole beans stay fresher than pre-ground coffee because they keep the oils and flavours locked in. For the best brew, grind only what you need, right before you make it.
3. Find a Cool, Dry Spot
The perfect place to store your coffee is somewhere cool, dry, and out of direct light. A cupboard away from the stove or kettle works a treat.
Why Proper Storage Is Worth It
Taking the time to store your coffee correctly means you’ll always get the best out of it. Those nuanced flavours and aromas you love will stay intact, letting you enjoy every cup the way it’s meant to taste.
Take Coffee Storage to the Next Level
Looking to keep your coffee fresher for longer? Our Moon Roast Vacuum Storage Canister is the perfect tool. Designed to lock out oxygen, moisture, and sunlight, it’s the easiest way to protect the flavours of your favourite beans.
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Give your coffee the care it deserves, and it’ll reward you with vibrant, flavourful brews every time.
