How to Store Your Coffee Beans to Ensure Maximum Freshness

Coffee expert Luciano Repetto says beans need time to degas after roasting, but they also start losing flavor once exposed to oxygen.

For better cups, home brewers should grind close to brewing time and use a burr grinder for more consistent results.

Freshness depends on balancing carbon dioxide release with protection of volatile oils, since both under-rested and over-exposed beans can taste sour or stale.

Proper storage, including careful freezing or refrigeration when appropriate, can help preserve aroma and improve consistency.