How to store your coffee or tea properly
Whether you're a fan of strong coffee or a fan of aromatic teas, the quality of your beverage depends largely on how you brew it, but also, and more importantly, on how you store it. The freshness of coffee beans or tea leaves can significantly affect the final taste of your brew, depending on the container and location used to store them.
Coffee and tea are dry products, but they are still fresh and perishable goods that must be stored properly. keep.
Freshly ground coffee tastes much better than coffee that has been ground for a long time. When coffee is exposed to air, it begins to lose the volatile compounds responsible for its aroma. Storing it properly helps keep the coffee fresher for longer.
In addition, exposure to oxygen can alter the taste coffee by causing oxidation of the oils in the coffee beans. This can give the coffee a rancid or earthy taste. The first golden rule for storing coffee and tea is to keep them away from air. Sealing the container tightly therefore helps to minimize oxidation to preserve it better.
Humidity is the enemy of coffee and tea. It can cause mold growth and alter their flavor. Therefore, it is essential to store your coffee and tea in a dry place.
The light can also alter the flavor of coffee and tea by promoting the degradation of aromatic compounds. Avoid storing your coffee and tea near heat and direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dark, and dry place. Excessive heat can accelerate the aging process, while light can alter the aromatic properties. Cupboards or drawers are excellent places to keep food fresh and therefore conserve it. Opaque containers are therefore preferable to avoid exposure to light and maintain freshness.
In short, coffee and tea are real sponges, they must therefore be stored in airtight containers, away from heat and light.
It is therefore necessary ABSOLUTELY forget the refrigerator and freezer to store them.
Simply because both coffee and tea will absorb odors from the refrigerator, and their aromas will be altered by freezing and thawing if you use the freezer.
In view of all these points, the ideal place to store your coffee beans, ground coffee, or your tea is therefore a simple kitchen cupboard, or even a pantry. They meet all the criteria mentioned above. And for the container, you have several options!
By following these simple but crucial tips, you can preserve the freshness, aromas and flavors of your coffee and tea.Proper storage ensures a optimal taste experience with every tasting and extends the life of your coffees and teas, allowing you to fully enjoy the delights of these intoxicating beverages. Take care of your precious coffee beans and tea leaves, and they will reward you with an exquisite cup every time, for several weeks.
Here are some of our containers for storing your coffee and tea
Oxo Containers
Oxo containers are developed based on the concept of universal design, a philosophy to design products that can be used by the greatest number of people for store food properly.
A silicone seal prevents air, moisture, odors, and other contaminants from entering, keeping your coffee or tea fresh. The push of a button on the lid seals your container easily and effectively.
They come in several sizes to store various foods, and in different lid colors, and can be accompanied by a serving spoon to facilitate their daily use.
Capacity: from 0.4L to 4.2L
Fellow Atmos Containers
Atmos containers seal out air, moisture, and odors to keep your beans from aging before you've enjoyed the entire bag, keeping them fresh.
The built-in vacuum pump sucks out air to prevent oxidation and extend coffee shelf life by up to 50%.
Simply twist the lid back and forth to remove air from inside, and watch the dot on the vacuum lock indicator drop to reveal a green ring.The "vacuum" is now locked to prevent oxidation and extend the shelf life of the coffee or tea.
A silicone seal prevents air, moisture, odors, or other things from getting in.
Capacity: 0.7l and 1.2l
Bona Containers
These are beautiful storage boxes made of enameled steel sheet, natural acacia wood, and a silicone rubber seal. They are perfect for storing coffee or tea leaves.
900ml metal jar
The most traditional, double-lidded stainless steel jar is the one you'll find in abundance at Asian tea merchants to store their teas. Lightweight, affordable, and unbreakable, it will find its place in various interiors. Given its large capacity, it's perfect for big tea drinkers who are faithful to their favorite! Discreet, the artistic embossing on the jar depicts a few birds and Chinese characters whose message poetically reminds us of the radiance of tea: "the fragrance is released to the four oceans and the charm spreads to the five continents." You can also use them to store your coffee.
Capacity: 900 ml
Height: 20 cm
Opening diameter: 8.5 cm
Washi tea boxes
A pretty Japanese Washi box to store and preserve your precious tea leaves.
The name Washi refers to the traditional Japanese paper with which this stainless steel box is meticulously decorated.
Its leak-proof seal and double plastic lid leave no doubt about the preservation of the tea's freshness.
However, they will be too small to store your coffee.
Diameter: 6.5 cm
Height: 10 cm.
Capacity: 250ml
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