At Padre Coffee, we’re passionate about educating you on the coffee you buy so you can taste it at its best every time.
Keeping your coffee fresh for as long as you can plays a huge role in unlocking the full potential of our blends and single-origin coffees. It’s all about keeping them in the right place when they’re not being used, as even the finest beans can lose their va-va-voom without the proper storage.
To help you get the most from every tiny bean, we’ve put together simple, practical tips for keeping your coffee fresher for longer.
Our Padre Coffee bags come with a one-way valve to help gas escape but not let oxygen in.
Buy Whole Beans and Grind on Demand
While we know that buying a grinder isn’t within everyone’s means, grinding your coffee on demand is going to be the biggest influence on having a ‘fresh tasting’ coffee. If you’re really hoping to extract the most out of your coffee, consider investing in a grinder (you can look at our range here or have a poke around for one second-hand).
If it’s simply not within your means, it’s no problem — that’s why we offer the option to have your coffee beans ground! It’s just worth noting that your coffee will taste stale more quickly, but the points below will still be applicable to you.
Use Airtight Containers
The first rule of coffee storage is to keep the air out. That’s why we have one-way valves on all our coffee bags — to let the coffee gas out while letting no air back in. Oxygen is coffee’s worst enemy.
Store your beans in the bag you got them in if you think you’ll move through them in less than two weeks, or in an airtight container for any longer than that.
Coffee canisters are an air-tight environment that is perfect for keeping your roasted coffee in.
Keep Away from Heat, Light, and Moisture
Place the coffee bag or container in a cool, dry, and dark location — avoiding countertops near stoves or windows. The back of your pantry should just about do it!
It’s better to store them at room temperature (don’t put them in the fridge — moisture in the fridge can degrade the beans).
Buy in Small Batches
Roast date is an important thing to consider, but it’s not something you need to be scared about.
For whole beans, we recommend using your coffee within four weeks past the roast date but don’t be afraid if it gets up to six in your household, you might just have to tighten up your grind settings to make sure the coffee runs we;;. Purchase only what you’ll consume within the next four to six weeks.
Ground coffee will go stale much quicker — we recommend purchasing what you’ll consume every one to two weeks.
Our Padre tins are a great, eco-friendly way to buy and store your coffee without the single-use packaging.
What About Freezing Your Coffee?
Confirmed not an old wives’ tale — you just have to do it right!
Freezing coffee can be effective if you have a large supply that you won’t use right away. To do it properly, we recommend dividing the beans into usable, airtight portions, ideally in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture exposure. Thaw only the amount you need and never refreeze.
Remember: Freezer = YES; Fridge = a strong NO.
We want you to always have the best-tasting Padre coffee. By following these simple storage tips, you can keep your coffee fresher for longer, ensuring every cup is as bold and delicious as the last.
For more brewing tips, check out our other blog posts and brew guides. You can also explore our website and shop our specialty coffee range.
Whole Beans: Best within four to six weeks of roasting. Properly stored beans can last up to eight weeks if stored right.
Ground Coffee: Best within one to two weeks after grinding.
The best method is an opaque, airtight container stored in a cool, dark place at room temperature. The back of the pantry is the perfect spot!
In the bag is fine if there is a valve and you’ll use it in the next two weeks. If storing for any longer, transfer coffee from its bag to an airtight jar for better protection against air and light.
Freezing coffee can extend its freshness if stored correctly. Ensure the beans are in airtight portions and only defrost what you need.
Freezing won’t ruin the flavour if the beans are properly sealed. Exposure to moisture and air, however, can degrade their taste.
Padre Coffee acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continued connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
