The quality of coffee depends on many factors, primarily depending on the manufacturer. But if you store coffee incorrectly, then you can be disappointed in the highest quality drink.
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You will need
Vacuum packaging, multilayer bags with valves, a jar with a tight lid.
Instruction manual
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Grind coffee beans immediately before use, this is the only way to keep the full aroma and taste of the drink. The thing is that ground coffee quickly loses its taste. To be able to enjoy natural coffee, it is not necessary to grind grains every time, it is enough to know how to store ground coffee.
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Buy ground coffee in small portions, or grind in a coffee grinder as much as you consume for 4-6 hours. Remember, the main enemy of coffee is air. It promotes the oxidation of essential oils and the aging of coffee. It is believed that no more than five days should pass from the moment of roasting to the use of grains.
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Keep the coffee in vacuum packs or close the lid tightly to preserve its aroma. Now on sale you can find multilayer bags with valves that do not allow air to enter the coffee, but at the same time give the opportunity to leave essential oils, which has a very positive effect on maintaining the taste of the drink. Sealed foil packaging can keep coffee fragrant throughout the year, but only when closed. Having opened the package, you should drink coffee as soon as possible.
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If you store coffee in soft packaging, fold it tightly so that as little air as possible is left in it. Fix the edge of the package with a clamp or tape. So coffee will better maintain aroma and freshness.
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Do not use a wet spoon to make coffee and generally protect it from moisture. Keep coffee dry. Avoid exposing coffee to direct sunlight and keep it away from the stove. The best place to store ground coffee is in a dry, dark, cool place.
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Pay attention to the instructions on the packaging, usually it indicates how best to store coffee, because each variety or mixture requires special storage conditions.
note
In no case do not buy coffee in a swollen vacuum packaging. This is a sign that the coffee has not been chilled properly before being packaged.
Useful advice
You should not buy a lot of ground coffee at once, it is better to take a little, but it will always be fresh.
Coffee easily absorbs odors, so keep ground coffee away from food with strong odors, condiments.
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