Should you store coffee in airtight container?

There are four things that coffee beans do not like: light, heat, moisture, and air. To keep your coffee as fresh as possible for as long as possible, avoid these four elements.

The only acceptable vessel for storing coffee is an airtight container. That simple airtight seal can keep coffee beans fresh for about one month. If you prefer to keep your coffee in the original packaging once opened, use it within two weeks of purchase.

Where you store it is just as important as what you store it in.

To keep coffee fresh and flavorful, store it at room temperature in a dark, cool, dry space. Rather than placing it on the counter, store it inside a cabinet or in your pantry. The darker the surroundings, the better!

Fresh coffee is the only coffee worth drinking. And now that you know how to keep it fresh, do so. Take the necessary steps to preserve your beans. Grind your beans in small amounts as needed and properly store them.