You shouldn’t store coffee in the refrigerator or freezer because the moisture and odors inside can ruin its natural oils, aroma, and flavor. Coffee easily absorbs surrounding smells, so refrigerating it can leave your cup tasting like last night’s leftovers instead of its intended fruity or earthy notes. Even in an airtight container, condensation forms when coffee is chilled, breaking down its essential oils and degrading its body and acidity. The best way to keep your coffee fresh is to store it in an airtight container, away from sunlight, at room temperature – ideally as whole beans until brewing time. And while you’re at it, make sure your refrigerator’s water filter is fresh too, since stale water can taint your brew just as easily.
How should you store your coffee? The best way is to keep it in an airtight container, out of the sunlight and not in your refrigerator or freezer. This will keep your coffee tasting fresh and flavorful for a longer time. Extra tip: It is preferable to keep the coffee in whole-bean form until the time of brewing, but we realize this may not be possible for everyone.
Keep in mind that if your refrigerator’s water filter hasn’t been changed in a while, it could leave your water tasting funky. Funky water equals funky coffee, no matter how it was stored. Replace your water filter every six months.
Has this post left you nervous about how your refrigerator smells? What musty, old odors are being absorbed by the other, non-coffee (because you’ve taken it out by now, right?) items in your fridge? Luckily, there are easy solutions for that problem. Keep a box of baking soda in the corner of both the refrigerator and the freezer to eliminate odors. Alternatively, you can use a deodorizer designed specifically for use in refrigerators and freezers. These products will absorb exceptionally strong food gases.
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