How to Store Coffee (So It Actually Stays Fresh)
Coffee doesn’t last forever, and most people store it wrong.
The enemies of good coffee
What to do instead
- Keep beans in an airtight container
- Store at room temp
- Keep it out of direct light
What not to do
- Don’t refrigerate it
- Don’t freeze it unless you really know what you’re doing
How long does coffee last?
- Best: within 3–4 weeks of opening
- Still drinkable: up to a 3 month, but flavor drops
Bottom line
Storage won’t make bad coffee good, but bad storage will ruin good coffee fast.
