Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee

Peak freshness timeline

• Week 1-2 after roasting: Peak flavour – absolute best
• Week 2-4: Still excellent, slight flavour decline
• Week 4-8: Good but noticeably less vibrant
• Beyond 8 weeks: Stale, flat flavours

Recommended

Buy only enough coffee beans to last up to four weeks and keep them in an airtight container with a vacuum seal.

The 4 Enemies of Fresh Coffee Beans

1. Air (Oxygen) – Causes oxidation and stale flavours
2. Moisture – Promotes mould and destroys flavour oils
3. Heat – Accelerates degradation
4. Light – Breaks down flavour compounds

Storage Methods for Coffee Beans

1. An airtight or vacuum container in a cool, dark pantry/cupboard

An airtight container is good, but an airtight container with a vacuum is the gold standard. Use an opaque, airtight container (ceramic, stainless steel, or dark glass) kept away from light, heat, and moisture to preserve the beans’ oils and flavour compounds best. Room temperature is ideal.

Airscape Coffee Storage Canisters

Fellow Atmos Electric Vacuum Seal

2. Original bag with a clip or rolled tightly

Many coffee bags have one-way valves and are designed to be resealed. If you squeeze out excess air and seal tightly, this works reasonably well for short-term storage (1-2 weeks).

3. Airtight container in the refrigerator

Generally not recommended due to moisture and odour absorption issues, but slightly better than leaving beans exposed. Consider this only in extremely hot and humid climates, and ensure the container is truly airtight. It’s crucial to let beans come to room temperature before opening to prevent the moisture in the air from condensing on the beans.

4. Freezer (For long-term storage only)

Only recommended when you need to store beans for long periods (months).

• Divide into week-sized portions in airtight freezer bags.
• Remove air from bags before sealing.
• Let the frozen portion thaw completely before opening (prevents condensation).
• Never refreeze thawed beans.

The number of coffees you will get from 1kg will vary greatly depending on your brewing strength.

Moka pot

Use about 10 grams of coffee for every 100 ml of water, filling the filter basket without tamping it down.

• 3 cup moka pot 15-20 grams
• 6 cup moka pot 27-30 grams

French press

Use a ratio of 1 part coffee to 15–20 parts water, adjusting the amount of coffee to your taste preference for a stronger or weaker brew.

• 350ml French press 18 - 24 grams
• 1 litre French press 50 - 65 grams

Manual espresso machine

Check the size of your filter basket.

• Single basket 7 grams (100 coffees)
• Single basket 10 grams (100 coffees)
• Double basket 14 grams (71 coffees)
• Double basket 18 grams (55 coffees)
• Double basket 20 grams (50 coffees)
• Double basket 22 grams (45 coffees)

Automatic coffee machine

Automatic machines use automated brewing units that hold between 7 and 16 grams of coffee. The amount of coffee is programmed and can typically be adjusted on a drink-by-drink basis to suit individual preferences. Some machines may also have an extra shot function that allows the machine to run two grinding processes consecutively, capable of producing up to 32 grams of coffee per shot.

• Whole beans: Stay fresh longer, up to 8 weeks, allowing you to grind fresh for each cup for the best flavour.
• Pre-ground coffee: Convenient when you don’t have a grinder; however, once the coffee is ground, it goes stale very quickly, within hours, resulting in poor extraction, a loss of flavour, aroma, and crema. If you are using pre-ground, a pressurised filter basket will produce the best results.

Methods for Grinding

Electric Burr Grinder

• Available in flat and conical burr types
• Available in hopper and single-dose versions
• Grinding 15-20g takes 7 - 14 sec, depending on burr size
• Provides a consistent, even grind size
• Adjustable settings for different brewing methods
• Pour beans into the hopper, select your grind size, and turn it on
• Suitable for all brewing methods

Manual Burr Grinder

• Grinding 15-20g takes about 1-2 minutes
• Consistent ceramic conical burrs
• Portable and durable
• Quiet operation
• Easy to clean
• Great for travel
• No electricity needed
• Suitable for all brewing methods

Electric Blade Grinder

• Less consistent than a burr grinder
• Pulse in short bursts (2-3 seconds) rather than continuous grinding
• Shake between pulses for more even results
• Grind time: 10-15 seconds for coarse, 20-30 seconds for fine
• Suitable for a drip filter or French press, not espresso

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