Is it okay to store coffee beans in the freezer?

July 10th, 2009 admin Posted in Non-Alcoholic Drinks |

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mari asked:


I don't drink coffee that much, but I buy whole beans and grind them when I make a fresh pot of coffee. Will keeping them in the freezer help them stay fresh, or will it have the opposite effect?

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4 Responses to “Is it okay to store coffee beans in the freezer?”

  1. Beeeee ur self Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Yes! except me and my hubby put them in the fridge instead. but either way it keeps the beans fresher longer!

    ~ART~

  2. Mr. Knowitall Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Yes, keeping them in the freezer will keep them fresher. The problem is that if you take them out and put them back a few times, frost forms on them, then evaporates, then forms again, and that takes a lot out of them.

    So the way to do it is to wrap them up in small quantities and take out just what you’ll use in a week or so, not taking the big bag out of the freezer, pouring some out, and putting it back. Otherwise keeping them in the fridge is better.

  3. jfl Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    Freezer of fridge is ok but the beans should be stored in air tight container.
    They will tend to absorb odors.

  4. Di Monique Says:
    July 14th, 2009 at 12:55 am

    This is a really good article about the pros and cons of freezing coffee.

    Hope this helps!

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