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Article: How to buy and store beans for fresher coffee By Food Network Kitchens
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- April 28, 2004
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BECAUSE coffee deteriorates rapidly after grinding, the key to a
fantastic cup is fresh beans. Aficionados advocate buying whole beans
and grinding right before brewing. But if the beans are old or stored
improperly, even a last-minute grind makes a less-than-satisfying
cup.
If possible, buy beans within two to three days of roasting, and
purchase no more than you can drink within a week. Roasted whole
beans remain fresh for up to two weeks, but if exposed to light, heat
or humidity, they'll make a less than stellar brew.
To store, tightly reseal open bags of beans with a clip or rubber
band and tuck them into an ...