How to store coffee so it stays fresh
Keep beans tasting their best with four simple rules.
Mara Whitfield
Head Roaster · Q-Grader · 12 June 2026 · 1 min read
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TL;DR
- Airtight, cool, dark - away from heat and light.
- Buy whole bean; grind just before brewing.
- Don't freeze small amounts you'll use in weeks.
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Coffee's enemies are air, heat, light and moisture. Get those under control and your beans stay sweet for weeks.
The four rules
- Store in an airtight, opaque container
- Keep it in a cool cupboard, not by the hob
- Buy whole bean and grind fresh
- Buy little and often
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Mara WhitfieldHead Roaster · Q-Grader
Mara has cupped on three continents and leads our roastery.
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