How Do You Store Kona Bean Coffee?
Knowing how to store coffee is the surest way to make sure you’re sipping fresh Kona in every cup. The Enemies of Coffee Coffee has four enemies; air, moisture, heat and light. That’s why freshly roasted coffee beans are scooped hot from the roaster and immediately packed into bags with the little “de-gas” valve. The valve allows the Co2 to escape without exposing the coffee beans to air, while the bag protects the coffee from light and air. The simplest way to store coffee is to purchase whole bean kona and grind your beans as you need them. Once you open your bag of freshly roasted kona beans, roll down the bag and close it tightly to keep air exposure to a minimum. You can also transfer your beans to a ceramic airtight container if you prefer. Coffee Beans do not like extreme temperatures, so a cool dark storage cupboard is optimal for storage. Stored away from light, air, heat and moisture, your beans will stay fresh for several weeks. The Fridge is a No-No; when you store coffee i
