You have invested in quality coffee beans, but are you storing them correctly? Improper storage can quickly turn exceptional beans into a disappointing cup.

The Four Enemies of Fresh Coffee

Coffee beans have four main enemies: air, moisture, heat, and light. Exposure to any of these accelerates the degradation of the oils and compounds that give coffee its flavor and aroma.

Best Practices

Store your beans in an opaque, airtight container at room temperature. A ceramic or stainless steel canister with a rubber seal works perfectly. Keep it in a cool, dark place like a pantry shelf away from the stove.

Never store coffee in the refrigerator or freezer for daily use. The temperature fluctuations and moisture cause condensation on the beans, breaking down their flavor compounds.

Buy only what you will consume within two to three weeks. At Mosanko, we package our coffee in resealable bags with a one-way valve that lets CO2 escape without letting air in.