Carol, apologies for your pertinent question (thread) going a bit sideways!
As you no doubt have read by now, freezer storage (at least zero f) is the best way to preserve a FRESH roast. Mason Jars are my preferred method. As my coffee is used copiously, deterioration post thaw and opening the jar is no problem. If you only grind maybe 1/2lb a week, then find smaller Mason jars. Normally they hold 12oz of beans. When you thaw, just place them in your cupboard unopened, a couple hours later you're fine to open them.
Carol, apologies for your pertinent question (thread) going a bit sideways!
As you no doubt have read by now, freezer storage (at least zero f) is the best way to preserve a FRESH roast. Mason Jars are my preferred method. As my coffee is used copiously, deterioration post thaw and opening the jar is no problem. If you only grind maybe 1/2lb a week, then find smaller Mason jars. Normally they hold 12oz of beans. When you thaw, just place them in your cupboard unopened, a couple hours later you're fine to open them.
I've never used the bags, but I believe many here do. I don't believe in vacuum storing FRESH beans at room temperature, as my experience has shown me that the beans actually age FASTER, as the oils come to the surface due to the reverse pressure, and my tastebuds made this out to be increased bitterness. YMMV
Posted Sun Feb 24, 2013, 4:41pm Subject: Re: Storing leftover beans
I had problems using the bags for storing roasted and greens.unless you get mylar bags it will still let minute ammounts of co2 and moisture thru, plastic is still permeable to some extent. There are some post on HB I read about this issue. glass makes a way better barrier to protect those precious beans.
coffeestylish Junior Member Joined: 30 Mar 2013 Posts: 5 Location: US Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Sat Mar 30, 2013, 7:22am Subject: Re: Storing leftover beans
Just in a cabinet. I saw that someone wrote that they should be stored in the fridge. Coffee beans hate odors and humidity so it's a huge mistake. Vacuum bag is a great idea, keep them in your cabinet and you will save the flavor for about two weeks.
JasonBrandtLewis Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2005 Posts: 6,099 Location: Berkeley, CA Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Sat Mar 30, 2013, 8:02am Subject: Re: Storing leftover beans
Hmmmm . . . .
coffeestylish Said:
Just in a cabinet. I saw that someone wrote that they should be stored in the fridge. Coffee beans hate odors and humidity so it's a huge mistake. Vacuum bag is a great idea, keep them in your cabinet and you will save the flavor for about two weeks.
a): Babbie's Rule* of Fifteens: -- Green (unroasted) coffee beans should be roasted within 15 months, or they go stale. -- Roasted coffee beans should be ground within 15 days, or they go stale. -- Ground coffee should be used within 15 minutes, or it goes stale.
(So you'll get two weeks doing pretty much nothing.)
Jmanespresso Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 2,108 Location: Westchester NY Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Sat Mar 30, 2013, 10:28pm Subject: Re: Storing leftover beans
Basically, yes, you cant simply toss coffee beans in the freezer or fridge and prolong their life.
two weeks from roasted is what you've got to work with.
Us Enthusiasts(not me)have found a way to make freezing work, but there is procedure that needs to be followed for it to properly work. Read the links provided.
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