This is a very common occurrence for those coffee drinkers out there who like to have a cuppa every once in a while.

From morning to evening, you dream about that perfect cup of coffee that you’ll have as soon as you get home. But when you reach your personal Eden, you discover that your coffee beans have lumped up into one solid rock that just won’t break. So what is it that you’ve done wrong?

Coffee beans can be very delicate if you don’t store them appropriately. And more often than not, they do end up stuck together if moisture somehow gets into your coffee jar. This begs the question; how should you store your coffee beans?

How to Store your Coffee Beans

1.     Keep the Container Airtight and Cool

To preserve your coffee beans, start by buying an opaque airtight jar to keep your coffee beans in, so that you can keep an eye on them. Make sure you store it in a cool and dark place, so the taste is not compromised by light. This means that you’ll have to keep your coffee beans away from any cabinets near the oven or kitchen counters since both spots get their fair share of heat and afternoon sun.

2.     Get the Right Amount

You don’t need to buy your coffee beans in bulk. Get it for the next one or two weeks. Coffee starts to lose its freshness as soon as it is roasted, so it’s better if you purchase small quantities for better taste. You can’t store a large amount of beans for a longer time since they will come in contact with the air every time you use them.

3.     Don’t Freeze Your Beans

For those who think it would be better to preserve your beans by freezing them; you are wrong. Coffee absorbs moisture. Since air can still get into airtight containers, the air laden with moisture will not only wither down your coffee beans, but will also affect other aspects such as odor and taste. So unless you want your coffee beans to taste of last week’s curry; keep your coffee in a cabinet.

Coffee beans from high quality sources such as Flavours Place can only taste well if you take proper care of them.

So remember that the next time you order your favorite Robusta coffee or Arabica coffee beans from Flavours Place. Invest in a nice airtight jar to keep your beans fresh and delicious for a long time.