There are a number of ways to brew coffee: to press, to pour over, to siphon, and more trendy methods are sure to evolve. Each will affect the flavor of your coffee a little bit differently.
But besides the method, did you know the way you store your coffee can also makes a difference in your cup of joe?
INSIDER spoke with coffee experts and they spilled the beans on the best ways to store your coffee. Read on to learn what to do and what to definitely avoid.
Store whole beans, not grounds.
The form of your coffee is important to get right. To enjoy the freshest flavor of your coffee, you’ll want to store whole beans as they will last longer than ground coffee, according to Jeff Taylor, coffee veteran and owner of PT's and Bird Rock Coffee.
Do not store your coffee in the refrigerator or the freezer.
Tracey Huffman, former Starbucks store manager, told INSIDER that leaving your coffee in the freezer can cause the beans to absorb the odors and flavors from the air around it. Additionally, the move from the kitchen counter to one of these colder settings is especially bad for your beans because the coffee absorbs the moisture.
“Fluctuating temperatures can create condensation in the storage container, which will expose the coffee beans to moisture and humidity,” said Tom Schleuning and Charles Gonzalez, co-owners of Rosella Coffee Co.
The moisture will compromise the flavor of your coffee, so avoiding this is ideal, according to Mark Howell, general manager of Green Coffee at Community Coffee Company.
Store coffee in a cool, dark place.
Coffee should be stored at room-temperature in a dry environment such as a pantry or a cabinet. You’ll want to avoid placing your coffee above the stove, near the microwave, or in direct light as heat will deteriorate the integrity of your coffee, according to Huffman.
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