Should I Freeze Coffee?

This subject can open up many debates, so one must judge for ones self how they wish to treat this subject.

First lets name some of the worst elements which will degrade your coffee.
1) Air
2) Sunlight
3) Heat
4) That onion in the refrigerator - Hopefully that answers the question about putting coffee in the frig.

At our shop in old town Key West, we get this question a lot, plus by email, as we do offer some nice 5 pounds specials on gourmet coffee, so we thought we should share you our thoughts on freezing coffee.

If you are going to use your coffee within next week or two, then we would not freeze our coffee, but would store in the bag in came in, it is a high quailty bag, or most think the best way is some sort of canister which locks out air and putting our coffee bag in the canister.

If you are ordering 5 pounds, which would last you a month or so, then we suggest the following if you wish to use the freezer - a little extra work, but this will save you money and keep your coffee gourmet.

Break your coffee into sections i.e. So you have enough out for one or two weeks, then when you will need more, take out a one or two week supply, then repeat this step as you need more coffee. Note some customers take our what just what they are going to use in the next day or so. Again, a little more effort.

Preperation for Storing Coffee in the Freezer - Treat your coffee like meat, never thaw and re thaw, as this will add moisture to your coffee, which in turn, your coffee flavor will deteriorate very quickly as this will change the roast profile.

Do not be afraid to double wrap your coffee. Wrap it in a bag, then wrap that bag.

If you are going to do this on a regular basis so you can save money buying in bulk, which is not a bad idea, come up with a system you can use over and over, get in the habit, then it becomes natural.

Always get all the air out of your package you plan on putting in the freezer with your coffee.

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