The Coffee Expert's Secret: Your Guide to Storing Beans for Maximum Freshness
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When you buy the best coffee, freshly roasted from our farm to your cup, you deserve every sip to taste like it came straight out of the roasters. Here at 787 Coffee, we handpick every specialty coffee bean to capture the unique single origin coffee notes from our farm Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico, as well as specialty coffee beans from Mexico and Colombia. We are here to bring YOU the freshest coffee beans for your daily ritual. But how you store those delicious single origin coffee beans at home can make or break that party in your mug! So, let's dive into some simple, everyday tips to help you get the most out of every 787 Coffee bag.
The Right Bag: Get a Week of Extra Freshness
You just bought a bag of our freshly roasted coffee, and the aroma is incredible! The first and easiest step to keeping that freshness locked in is literally in the palm of your hands: the bag itself. Our coffee bags were nominated in the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) 2025 awards as one of the best coffee bag designs in the convention. It was credited for its unique style and characters, but it's not just a pretty face. We have also designed it to maximize and preserve the freshness of our specialty coffee beans with a one-way valve that lets gasses escape without letting oxygen in. By simply keeping your single origin coffee beans in their original, sealed bag, not only you have one of the coolest pieces of art, but you can lock in an extra 7 days of freshness before you even need to think about a new container.
The Science Bit: Did you know that when exposed to air, coffee beans can lose about half of their aroma in just 15 days? Keeping them sealed slows this down significantly.
The Practical Tip: With our 787 Coffee bags you can actually feel the freshness. Give the bag a gentle squeeze before you reseal it. You’ll hear a satisfying whoosh as the built-up air escapes, and you'll get a beautiful intoxicating whiff of Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Colombia. Doing this on a daily basis pushes out any sneaky oxygen that snuck in and keeps your coffee FRESH.
Ditch the Light: Add Two More Weeks Of Perfection
Just like a vampire, your specialty coffee beans prefer to be in a cool, dark place. Storing them on a sunny kitchen counter is a recipe for quick-fading flavor. Heat and light are two of the biggest contributors to staling... (Ewww) By moving your coffee beans to a cupboard or pantry, letting them sit in the dark. You’re protecting the delicate flavor compounds and can give yourself up to 2 more weeks of an amazing lasting flavor.
The Science Bit: Studies show that coffee stored away from direct light retains over 60% more of its aromatic oils. These oils are what keeps the delicious dark chocolate, citrus, and buttery notes of our coffee beans our specialty Puerto Rican coffee beans, so keeping them safe means a longer lasting flavorful cup of coffee.
The Practical Tip: Avoid storing your coffee beans near the stove, oven, or any heat-producing appliances. Your cupboard next to the flour and sugar is the perfect hideout for your freshly roasted coffee beans.
Upgrade Your Storage Game: Gain an Extra Month of Quality
Ready to level up your coffee storage?! A coffee canister is a game-changer. Many are designed with a vacuum seal or a CO₂-venting valve to keep your freshly roasted coffeee bags tasting amazing for much longer. Think of it as a VIP lounge for your coffee beans, where oxygen isn't on the guest list. This simple upgrade can extend the life of your coffee for a full month or more compared to basic pantry storage.
The Science Bit: These canisters keep a steady, low-oxygen environment, which drastically slows down the degradation of coffee oils and flavors. You won’t lose sleep over spoiled coffee beans, you’ll stay up all night enjoying coffee that tastes like it was roasted yesterday
The Practical Tip: Never reuse a canister without giving it a good wash first! Trapped old coffee oils can go spoiled and pass on a funky taste to your new batch of coffee beans. A quick wash with warm, soapy water and a thorough dry is all you need to keep your next 787 Coffee bag tasting perfect.
The Freezer Vault: Lock in Freshness for Months
Got a few extra bags of that delicious 787 single origin coffee bags? You can absolutely freeze your coffee beans, but you have to do it right. Freezing is an excellent way to pause the aging process for long-term storage, keeping your coffee tasting amazing for 2–3 months or even longer. The key is to protect the coffee beans from freezer burn and strong odors.
The Science Bit: Properly freezing coffee beans can maintain an incredible 80–90% of their single origin flavor profile.
The Practical Tip: Divide your coffee beans into small, single-week portions and store them in airtight containers or vacuum-sealed bags. Only take out what you need for the week. When you’re ready to brew, just let that portion thaw to room temperature before grinding. Never put thawed beans back in the freezer, this can cause condensation and ruin the flavor.
FINAL POUR
You deserve only the best coffee. By taking these simple steps, you can extend the life of your freshly roasted coffee beans from a few days to several months while keeping the farm to cup experience. Now just brew it with confidence!
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To summarize…
1. Protect Your Coffee Beans from Oxygen
The most important step to keeping your coffee fresh is to limit its exposure to air. This starts with using the freshly roasted coffee bag you buy from 787 Coffee, which is designed with a one-way valve to let gasses out but not let oxygen in.
2. Store It in a Safe Place
To maximize flavor, always keep your specialty coffee in a cool, dark place, like a cupboard. For an even better result, use a dedicated airtight container or a vacuum-sealed canister to protect your beans from light, heat, and oxygen, extending freshness for up to a month.
3. Freeze for Long-Term Storage
For long-term freshness, you can freeze your single origin coffee. Just be sure to divide the beans into single-week portions in airtight containers before freezing and never refreeze them once they’ve been thawed.
