Should you keep coffee grounds in the freezer or fridge?

Question

Or maybe in an airtite container on the kitchen counter. Which is the best way to store pre-ground coffee and why?

Answer 1

I just keep mine on the counter top out of the light and heat.  Always tasted great.

Answer 2

If you are like most people you probably get your coffee beans and think “How do I store these wonderful beans?” The best way to go is “airtight and cool”. Preserving the freshness of your coffee can be difficult. The freshness gets depleted very fast when it is subjected to excessive air, moisture, heat and light. So, you need to get your precious beans in airtight glass or ceramic containers. Once you have your coffee in the right container, put it in a cool, dark place. Remember, any place near the oven or a window will get quite warm, so try to avoid putting the container there.

When you buy your coffee beans or ground coffee consider how fast you will use it, where you are going to store it.d. What should you put the beans in? Where should you put them? How long can I store them? Is storing ground coffee different from storing beans?

According to a wonderful article at the National Coffee Association of U.S.A. (NCAUSA), Inc the best way to go is “airtight and cool”. Preserving the freshness of your coffee can be difficult. The freshness gets depleted very fast when it is subjected to excessive air, moisture, heat and light. So, you need to get your precious beans in airtight glass or ceramic containers. Once you have your coffee in the right container, put it in a cool, dark place. Remember, any place near the oven or a window will get quite warm, so try to avoid putting the container there.

If you buy your coffee pre-ground you will want to put it in an airtight container immediately after you open the bag.

Once you open a bag you should use it within three to four weeks. During that time store it in an airtight container. The sealed bags or cans of coffee are fine. You do not have to open them and put them in containers. Just keep them in a cool, dark place.

Can I freeze ground coffee?

That is quite a debatable question. One article recommends freezing beans for no longer than a month, and only if you have purchased a large quantity of coffee that will not be used immediately. To do that you would break up your large quantity into smaller sections. Then wrap those small sections airtight bags. Once you remove them from the freezer you cannot return them. You have to put them in the airtight containers mentioned earlier to be used and stored in a cool, dry place. Other companies, like illy, do not recommend storing your beans in the freezer for any reason.

Answer 3

Keep then in like a zip-lock bag, but you don't need to freeze them.

Answer 4

freeze

Answer 5

Freezer.

Answer 6

Never keep coffee in a freezer or fridge, it dries it out too much.  Just store in an air tight container in the cupboard, away from heat.