Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Keeping your Awesome Coffee FRESH!


Our best tips for the freshest coffee? Purchase the freshest beans available in whole bean form (this minimizes surface area exposed to oxygen) in a bag with a one-way valve. This will require the use of a home grinder just before brewing.

The ideal way to store the coffee beans once the bag has been opened is in a sealed glass jar, preferably one that does not allow sunlight to permeate. A less expensive option, and an even more efficient one, is to use a Ziploc! Simply press air out before sealing and storing away from direct sunlight.

Another important tip: never freeze your beans! Freezing and then thawing disrupts the moisture balance in the bean and will not prolong the life of your coffee.