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Thursday, March 4, 2010

How to Choose the Best Tasting Coffee Beans

There are few things to take into consideration when choosing the best flavored coffee beans. First of all, what kind of roast do you like? Roasting coffee beans releases the essential oils, and how long they are roasted directly impacts their overall flavor. If coffee beans are roasted for a shorter period of time, they will have a light flavor. If coffee beans are roasted for longer, they will have a dark and smoky taste.

The next thing to take into consideration is where the coffee has been grown. Coffee trees develop their own characteristics in the region they are grown in, based on the soil quality, rainfall, and even growing processes. You can take the time to sample coffee beans from regions around the world to see which you like the best!

Finally, when you get your coffee beans home, make sure that you store them in an opaque, airtight container to prevent oxidation and preserve their freshness. Mmm...

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Important Tips For Coffee Storage

Keep in mind that your coffee is a perishable item, so you do need to be only purchasing the amount of coffee that will get you by for up to two weeks at a time. Freshly roasted coffee beans will go stale within 14 days, so if you keep them for longer, then you are compromising your flavor quality.

After that, make sure that you are storing your beans in an opaque and airtight container in a cool and dry place. This means that you absolutely should not store them in the freezer! The beans that are shipped from my website come in a heat sealed valve bag, which will work to keep out all oxygen so that the beans remain as fresh as possible.

You can store your beans within this container, making sure to push out excess air, or you can purchase an additional airtight container to seal your beans after every use.

This is the best and most effective method for dependably fresh coffee drinking!

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

What is the Best Way to Store Coffee Beans?

Believe it or not, coffee beans are quite sensitive, and if you are storing them improperly, then you will be dramatically affecting the flavor and taste of your cup of Joe.

Here are some easy tips on the best storage methods for your fresh coffee beans:

Do not place them in the freezer at all costs because that will dry out the essential oils from the beans, leaving them flavorless!
• Do not store coffee beans in a warm area, like next to an oven or in direct sunlight.
• If you do store your coffee beans on your countertop, then you need to use an opaque container that is airtight to prevent the beans from being exposed to light.
• It is always best to store your coffee beans in a cool and dark place that is free from moisture, like a pantry.

Believe me, you will notice a significant difference in the flavor quality of your cup of Joe when you take the time to store your coffee beans properly!

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Handy Coffee Bean Vacuum Container

If you are getting sick of your fresh coffee beans going stale when you store them, then it is best to invest in the Bean Vac. This devices retails for around $40, and it is a coffee bean storage container that has a vacuum pump to suck all air out of the container after you close it.

The lid locks and seals tightly, and the vacuum pump will remove the air from the container so the coffee beans will not be oxidized during their storage. As you coffee lovers all know, oxidation is the main culprit in coffee beans going stale and losing their fresh flavors. This can also directly cause your brew to become bitter, which is why it is so important to be serious about your coffee storage methods.

This vacuum container can also be used for other perishables, like chocolate and nuts, but it works best for the amazing preservation of coffee beans. Keep in mind that your coffee is a perishable item, and you need to only purchase enough to last for up to two weeks, otherwise, it will go stale. Other than that, protect your beans by storing them well so you can always count on a fresh and premium cuppa Joe!

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Should You Freeze Your Coffee?

This is a very interesting coffee myth that has been passed down through the ages, and I have to confess to you that I myself have been guilty of freezing my coffee from time to time. Then I discovered the truth, which was that it is so important to simply keep your freshly roasted coffee beans in a cool and dark place, like a cabinet, where they can stay protected from moisture and oxidation. If you do freeze the beans, then your coffee may come out tasting like freezer burn because the coffee beans are porous and can absorb other moisture in the air in a sealed space. Also, you want to make sure that you are protecting the essential oils of the coffee beans themselves, which is why they should not be frozen because the elements of the freezer will start to break down these essential oils (which is what makes your beans look shiny), causing them to lose their flavor. To get the best taste of your freshly roasted coffee beans, keep them in a vacuum sealed container in a cool and dry place. Perfecto!

The best way to enjoy your freshly ground coffee beans is with the Bodum Chambord 3-Cup Coffee Press, which you can find my website today!

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Monday, July 6, 2009

What is the Shelf Life of Your Coffee?

Fantastic question! The not so good news is that if you are still enjoying any type of pre-ground coffee from the grocery store then it is incredibly stale. You can double or triple that for pre-ground decaf purchased from the grocery store because it is a less popular choice, so it probably has been stocked up for a longer period of time. The best way to go is to buy whole and freshly roasted coffee beans, which you can find on my site, and they are freshly roasted the day that they ship to you. From there, they began to emit gases and release carbon dioxide within the first three days of roasting, and they are best enjoyed with a maximum freshness up to a week to 10 days after roasting. Once it gets to the two week mark, your beans will be completely stale and have lost the majority of their flavor. This is also why it is important to freshly grind all of your coffee beans because after being ground, the beans only have a few hours before they start to go stale. Make sure that you are also storing your freshly roasted beans in an airtight container so they have limited contact with oxygen, and you will be able to enjoy the fresh flavors and tastes for up to two weeks at a time! Delicious.

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