 All foods change their sensory characteristics over time. The taste and aroma of ground coffee is sensitive and therefore protection through airtight packaging is essential. Coffee is a perishable product and ideally consumed as soon as possible.
Vacuum packaging extends the shelf life of both ground and bean coffees but once opened will deteriorate.
An opened pack of beans will be exposed to air, humidity, light and changing temperatures thus hastening the staling process. Recommended storage time for opened beans stored in an airtight container is 1-2 weeks.
Ground coffee deteriorates far quicker than beans. We suggest that once opened the pack of ground coffee is placed in an airtight container and consumed within two weeks to enjoy the optimum flavour and taste.
We do not recommend the refrigerator or freezer for storage of coffee as it may dry out the coffee. Coffee is hydroscopic and will absorb moisture and flavours very easily. If coffee is placed in a freezer the viscosity of the oils are affected altering the flavour.
Store ground coffee and beans away from direct sunlight, strong lighting, or in temperatures above 25 degrees celsius. We recommend you keep your coffee in a cool, dark area such as the pantry. Avoid placing coffee near the sun, air conditioning, refrigeration motors and ovens. |
