Ground coffee is a perishable product that progressively loses organoleptic properties as time passes. Its consumption period has a deadline or expiration period, but if we want to extend its time, aroma, and flavor, it must be stored in a suitable place. Here’s how to preserve coffee grounds at home.
Today we are all in the race against the clock to fulfill day-to-day responsibilities, and although the best way to drink coffee is freshly ground, few people can engage in this work. Improper storage will cause the coffee to lose its characteristic smell and reduce its delicious taste. These are our recommendations to preserve coffee grounds at home.
Due to their hydrophilic condition, roasted coffee beans quickly absorb moisture from the environment. Damp or excessively hot spaces cause a loss of aroma and flavor of the coffee.
Avoid storing the ground coffee in the kitchen as this space generates a lot of moisture during food cooking and utensils washing.
At the same time, there are times when the kitchen generates a lot of heat, for example, when you turn on appliances such as ovens, microwaves, and toasters, among others. So, where should you store the ground coffee? Locate it in a dark, dry place, and make sure you place the coffee in a sealed, airtight container.
The ground coffee must remain in a closed container without air entry to avoid the risk of oxygen entering. Leaving the coffee in an open or semi-open container can rust and lose its properties. High temperatures accelerate the deterioration of coffee, and storing it in a convenient space is the best way to make the most of the drink.
Never store the coffee in the fridge because humidity reduces the flavor of the coffee and its lifespan. Putting the coffee in the refrigerator will absorb moisture and odors from your food there.
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