▷ How to store ground coffee?

What to remember:

The main enemies of ground coffee are air, light, humidity and heatwhich cause oxidation and risk of loss of flavour.

For optimal storage, ground coffee should be stored in a airtight and opaque container.

After opening, it is recommended to consume ground coffee within 3 to 4 weeks to preserve its aromatic freshness.

Ground coffee must be stored in a cool, dry and stable temperature environment.

THE ground coffee it is one of the most used coffee formats on a daily basis. And, for obvious reasons: practical, fast, accessible, it adapts to almost all coffee makers and above all it is part of our life.

Yes, yes ground coffee is so appreciated, it is because it facilitates the preparation. It is ideal for coffee makers filter, French press coffee makers and even some espresso machines. No need for a grinder, no grind settings. Coffee is ready for use.

But be careful, ground coffee is a delicate productsensitive, responding to certain quality criteria and which deserves a minimum of attention to fully express its own taste. Once the coffee is ground, the previously protected bean is exposed. AS, how to store ground coffee ? The experts Distorted share their best with you suggestions to understand what can ruin ground coffee, adopt gestures easy to preserve its freshness, its own aromas and his tastewithout constraints.

All you have to do is open a packageto brew yourself a delicious cup and to discover everything you need to know to effectively store your favorite ground coffee.

3 best practices for storing ground coffee

Chez Distortedwe know it store coffee effectively it is an integral part of the pleasure of enjoying the French’s favorite drink.

Here are some gestures as simple as they are effective, which is enough preserve the quality of ground coffee over the days.

Store ground coffee in an airtight, opaque container

Create your own airtight container it is essential to limit the coffee’s contact with the air and protect it from environmental humidity, often present in kitchens. Filtering the light, even indirect, with a opaque containerlet’s slow down oxidation and we preserve the aromas for longer.

An airtight, opaque box serves as a shield and maintains the aromatic stability of the ground coffee.
Practical advice Méo: THE packaging Méo coffees are packaged in a protective atmosphere in flexible packaging with a valve to preserve the aromas and freshness incomparable. You can also pour the coffee as soon as you open the package into a suitable container. A simple gesture that helps limit repeated openings and unnecessary exposures.

Respect the shelf life after opening

Once the package is opened, it is recommended to consume within a period of three or four weeks to fully enjoy its aromas.

Over time they fade naturally. The right reflection? Check the expiry date indicated on the packages.

For the more far-sighted, you can also note the opening date, especially if the coffee will be consumed for a longer period.

Store coffee away from light, moisture and extreme temperatures

The location Storage space is perhaps the most important recommendation, as it is often overlooked or underestimated.

To be avoided	Preferred
THE hot areassuch as the top of an oven or near a hob.	AND cool and stable environmentas a sign or at the bottom of the refrigerator*.
Places exposed to light direct (near or under a window in the kitchen) or to temperature variations.	A constant temperature to prevent and slow down the chemical reactions responsible for the degradation of aromas.
The environments Wetnear the sink or exposed to steam.

*Meo practical advice: for optimal conservation after opening, do not hesitate to place the ground coffee in the airtight box and keep it on the bottom of the refrigerator. An effective solution, as long as the container is perfectly closed.

3 common mistakes to avoid when storing ground coffee

Some habits they are common, but that doesn’t stop them from being so bad reflexes. Here is an anthology ofmistakes to avoid to store and enjoy your ground coffee:

Leave the coffee in its open package. Even with a short closure, remember that coffee can oxidize quickly in case of prolonged contact with air.

Use a clear container. The coffee will be exposed to light (and the heat it can generate).

Store coffee on the kitchen worktop, unprotected. The risks of prolonged contact with water or environmental heat are too obvious.

The elements that alter the aromas of ground coffee?

Sensitive to various environmental factors, ground coffee has four enemies from which it must be protected:

The air: Oxygen causes the oxidation of aromatic compounds and leads to a progressive loss of aromas.

The light they can alter some aromatic compounds and accelerate the aging of the coffee. Prolonged exposure to natural or artificial light reduces the aromatic richness of ground coffee.

humidity (not to be underestimated) favors the degradation of the grinding quality. Coffee exposed directly to moisture can lose its freshness, develop off-flavors, and have a less pleasant mouthfeel.

The heat acts as an accelerator. It intensifies oxidation and accelerates all degradation reactions. Coffee stored in an environment that is too hot loses its aromas more quickly.

WELL store the ground coffee just ask for a few simple gestures to remember. Del habits take, which are sufficient to preserve the quality of the coffee.

Chez Distortedthe coffee experience begins even before the first sip. In the recipe, preparation, extraction method, grind or in the care given to coffee conservation. Prolong the pleasure.