The quality of coffee depends on many factors, primarily depending on the manufacturer. But if you store coffee incorrectly, then you can be disappointed in the highest quality drink.
It is necessary
Vacuum packaging, multilayer bags with valves, a can with a tight lid
Instructions
Step 1
Grind coffee beans just before use, this is the only way to preserve the full aroma and taste of the drink. The thing is that ground coffee quickly loses its taste. To be able to enjoy natural coffee, it is not necessary to grind the beans every time, it is enough to know how to store ground coffee.
Step 2
Buy ground coffee in small portions, or grind in a coffee grinder as much as you consume within 4-6 hours. Remember, the main enemy of coffee is air. It promotes the oxidation of essential oils and the aging of coffee. It is believed that no more than five days should pass from the moment of roasting to the consumption of the beans.
Step 3
Store coffee in vacuum seals or close the lid tightly to preserve its aroma. Now on sale you can find multilayer bags with valves that do not allow air to penetrate into the coffee, but at the same time make it possible for essential oils to escape, which has a very positive effect on the preservation of the taste of the drink. Hermetically sealed foil packaging can keep coffee aromatic for a year, but only when closed. Having opened the package, you should consume coffee as soon as possible.
Step 4
If you store your coffee in a soft container, roll it up tightly so that there is as little air as possible in it. Secure the edge of the package with a clip or tape. This way the coffee will better retain its aroma and freshness.
Step 5
Do not use a wet spoon to prepare coffee and generally keep it dry. Keep the coffee dry. Avoid direct sunlight and keep it away from the stove. The best place to store ground coffee is in a cool, dry, dark place.
Step 6
Pay attention to the instructions on the packaging, usually it indicates how best to store coffee, because each variety or mixture requires special storage conditions.
