Storing coffee : The correct way.

I've read many different articles on how to store coffee (beans! - who wants to store ground anyway?) and have come to one single conclusion. No one really knows the correct way to store the magical brew for medium to long term consumption.

Many people say "dont't freeze your beans" or "refrigeration changes the flavour and make up of the coffee". Others say "split the coffee up in packs and store in the freezer or fridge, never re-freeze".

This just leaves me utterly confused and right at the beginning of where I left off, stuck with stale beans and a finger in my bum.

So to leave you utterly dissappointed (yes the title suggests some celestial advice) there is no correct way to store coffee for long term use. The only real way is this:

• Buy beans as you need them.


• Never grind more that you are going to use for brewing, if you do, use the leftovers as a refrigerator deodorizer - dont drink it!


• Don't buy coffee from supermarkets or coffee shops. Go to a speciality store and try organise with them to get you fresh coffee (I usually buy in 250 gram bags).


• Use new coffee within a week of buying it!


• Store in an air tight container in a dark cool place where the temperature doesnt flucuate often. I.E. a pantry or at the back of your cupboard

If anyone knows a method that works, please inform me, because so far nothing has!
I hope this little bit of advice will improve your coffee drinking experience.