How to store and use your Good Coffee
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First off, thank you so much for supporting our business it means the world to us and enables us to continue pursuing our love of good coffee. We get a lot of questions about how to best use our coffee, what are the best ways to store it, and how do I know what I like. Well, we love to help you get the best experience our of your cup so welcome to the one stop shop of how to have a great cup in the morning, midday, evening or all day.
We want to express our gratitude for your support of our business, which is incredibly valuable to us and allows us to keep following our passion for great coffee. We often receive inquiries about the optimal ways to use our coffee, the best methods for storing it, and how to determine your preferences. We are here to assist you in maximizing your coffee enjoyment, so consider this your ultimate guide to having a fantastic cup whether it's in the morning, afternoon, evening, or anytime throughout the day.
WHY DOES FRESHNESS MATTER?
So, if you are wondering what difference does it make, there are a few things that impact taste immensely. One thing is the date it was roasted. Your coffee will turn stale, and more than likely, that is what you have been buying from the store. The longest we like to let coffee sit for sale on our shelf is about a week. That is enough time for you to buy it and drink it within our recommended 2 to 3 weeks. Coffee degasses over time, and although it's not technically expired, the quality is greatly impacted after that. Stale coffee will taste more bitter, and lack in flavor profile so please don't let your coffee get too old.
HOW SHOULD I STORE MY BEANS?
This is a question we are often asked. Many people were taught to keep it in the fridge or the freezer. Our advice is drink it with in 2 weeks and you will be fine keeping whole beans in the bags it comes in the bags have degassing valves that will allow pressure to go out as needed. The best way to enjoy your coffee is grinding it as you need it, however, we do understand that is not possible for everyone and you may have us grind it for you. That is totally fine just make sure to keep your bag sealed. Something like a glass jar with a lid will keep it from degassing too quickly as you use it. There is honestly no reason to keep it in the fridge, but if you are trying to store it long term the freezer can help slow down degassing.
GRINDING FOR YOUR BREWING METHOD
If you order your beans ground, we would like to know how you intend to make your brew. Different methods work better with different grind sizes. For instance, if you bought yourself a personal espresso machine but then grind it with a blade grinder or grind it coarsely with a burr grinder, your shot is going to pull very fast and give you poor flavor and more acidity. A high-quality grinder such as the Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder will help you to brew that perfect cup at home.
CONCLUSION
Investing in quality coffee is unquestionably worth it due to its superior taste, ethical sourcing practices, and positive impact on local communities. By choosing high-quality coffee, consumers not only elevate their own coffee experience but also support sustainable farming practices and fair wages for coffee producers. The benefits of purchasing quality coffee extend beyond the cup, creating a ripple effect that contributes to a more ethical and environmentally conscious coffee industry. We are gratefully for our amazing customers!
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