Storing coffee at home

Coffee has four enemies: air, light, heat and moisture. Keep them away and it stays good for weeks.

Keep it sealed and dark

Store coffee in an airtight, opaque container, or in its valve bag with the air squeezed out and the top rolled down. A cool cupboard away from the stove and the window is ideal.

Whole bean keeps longer

Ground coffee goes stale much faster than beans, because far more of it touches the air. If you can, buy whole bean and grind just before you brew.

Not the fridge

The fridge is damp and full of smells, and coffee soaks up both. Taking it in and out also makes condensation.

The freezer, for long storage

If you buy a lot at once, freeze it in small airtight portions and take out one portion at a time. Let it come to room temperature before opening, and don't refreeze it.

Read the roast date

Every Cafe Phin bag carries its roast date. Coffee needs a few days to rest after roasting, then tastes best over the following weeks; once opened, try to finish it within about a month.

See our coffee or the phin brewing guide.