So, you’ve become \u2013 or always have been \u2013 a coffee lover, and you’ve bought yourself plenty of coffee beans and ground coffee variations to last you a long time. Now, you’re thinking about how long it will last. You might have thought that ground coffee lasts forever. It may be surprising, but that is not the case. A good practice is to always check the expiration date as this will tell you when the coffee beans or grounds are becoming less fresh and more dated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee beans and ground coffee last a long time, but the catch is that they have to be stored properly. Otherwise, you risk losing precious flavour. And the next question is obviously, what is the best way to store ground coffee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So now, do you need a solution? Look no further! This article is here to help. We will give you some tips on how to keep your coffee fresh for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all, let’s clarify the confusion between ground coffee and coffee beans. Before you receive a steaming hot mug of coffee in its wonderful liquid form, it was originally from a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coffee tree<\/strong> has multiple variations, such as the Coffea arabica<\/a>, robusta coffee, etc. On these coffee trees, little clusters of coffee beans grow in what we call ‘cherries’. These are usually green in colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the beans have been taken from the tree, they are then roasted. During the roasting process, the coffee beans turn brown and black and then are ground into small particles. At this point, the beans are now re-termed as your familiar ground coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ground coffee<\/a> is the most common form of coffee that you can find in the store. They are sourced from all around the globe, in areas with hotter climates. This is why there are different types – the type refers to the region in which the coffee beans were grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you buy them, they’re usually packaged in sealed bags. For occasional coffee drinkers, a more practical way to use ground coffee would be to buy coffee pods or single-serve capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have learnt the difference between coffee beans and ground coffee, it is time to address how coffee lovers can keep freshly ground coffee stored in the best way<\/a>. How long does ground coffee last? And how can you improve the shelf life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ensuring your coffee beans or ground coffee is stored in an airtight container makes the difference between a average brew and an amazing one #CoffeeTips<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Hd49yonBFg<\/a><\/p>— aerolatte (@aerolatteHQ) February 23, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>