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Keep your coffee or tea well
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How to store your coffee or tea properly
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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, so it's important 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
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Fellow Atmos Containers
Atmos containers banish air, moisture, and odors to prevent your beans from aging before you've enjoyed the entire bag, thus preserving them well.
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 the 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 your coffee or tea.
A silicone seal prevents air, moisture, odors, or other things from getting in.
Capacity: 0.7l and 1.2l
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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.
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 tightness and double plastic lid leave no doubt as to the preservation of the freshness of the tea.
However, they will be too small to store your coffee.
Diameter: 6.5 cm
Height: 10 cm.
Capacity: 250ml
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FAQ
Can you really freeze or refrigerate coffee and tea to keep it fresher longer?
No, this is not recommended for coffee (or tea, for that matter). These environments promote condensation, lead to the absorption of moisture and odors, and accelerate the degradation of flavors.
The freezer and freezer are only suitable for very short-term storage, in small sealed portions, if you have no choice.
What is the optimal length of time to consume coffee or tea after opening?
Coffee beans : consume in the 6 to 9 weeks to keep all the aromas, even if it remains edible beyond that.
Ground coffee : loses its aromas in 2 to 3 weeks under good conditions.
Natural tea : between 6 months and 1 year depending on conditions, less for flavored teas.
What are the main “enemies” of conservation?
The five enemies to absolutely avoid:
Air/Oxygen (causing oxidation of aromatic oils).
Direct light (alters volatile compounds).
The heat (accelerates aging).
Humidity (promotes mold and spoilage).
Ambient odors (surrounding products that can be absorbed).
Which container should be used for best preservation?
Favors the airtight and opaque containers , preferably in ceramic, stainless steel or tinted glass , to block light, air and humidity.
There are special containers with freshness valve Or air vacuum system to maximize shelf life by up to +50%.
Why choose whole beans over ground coffee?
Ground coffee loses its aroma much more quickly because it has a larger surface area in contact with oxygen. Whole beans offer much better preservation and optimal freshness if ground just before brewing.
Is it better to store small quantities or in batches?
It is better to store modest quantities to be consumed quickly. This limits exposure to air each time you open it and preserves freshness. 250–500 g of coffee beans is often recommended for regular use.
Gaelle, store manager & marketing
Has a big weakness for espresso, but also cappuccino with Sproud pea milk.
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