Shelf life

• Moisture
  Roasted coffee beans contain essential oils that are water-soluble. When moisture or steam comes into contact with coffee, these oils are damaged, which negatively affects flavor.
  
  For this reason, storing coffee beans in the refrigerator is not recommended. Condensation can form inside the container, which also makes freezer storage risky unless done correctly.
  
  
• Oxygen
  Oxygen is one of the biggest enemies of coffee, especially ground coffee. Whole beans are only exposed to air on the outside, which slows down oxidation compared to ground coffee.
  When coffee is exposed to oxygen, volatile aromas and flavors slowly disappear. The larger the surface area (as with ground coffee), the faster this happens. That is why it is best to grind your coffee just before brewing and avoid storing ground coffee.
  
  Most coffee beans are packaged in bags with a one-way valve. This allows gases from freshly roasted coffee to escape while preventing oxygen from entering.
  Freshly roasted beans release gases for at least a week, which can cause pressure inside the bag.
  
  To reduce oxygen exposure, avoid grinding large quantities in advance. If you finish your day and do not need coffee the next day, remove the beans from the machine and store them in a bag while pressing out as much air as possible.
  
  
• Temperature
  Store coffee beans in a dark place with a stable, moderate temperature.
  Extreme heat or cold can alter the oils in coffee and negatively affect flavor.
  
  Avoid places where temperatures fluctuate, such as above an oven, near a refrigerator, or on a shelf above decorative lighting.
  
  
• Light
  If you use a transparent container to store coffee, keep it inside a closed cupboard. Alternatively, place the original light-proof coffee bag directly inside the container if it fits.
  
  

We recommend keeping coffee beans in their original packaging and resealing the bag after each use with a clip or storage clamp.

The original packaging is designed to block out light and does not release unwanted odors.
In addition, keeping the beans in the original bag reduces contact with oxygen compared to transferring them to another container.

Coffee beans can be stored in the freezer if they are vacuum-sealed. Always allow the beans to fully thaw and return to room temperature before opening the bag.
Opening the bag too early can cause moisture to form on the beans, which quickly reduces quality.
For best results, freeze beans in small portions so you can take out just enough for one day.
Once thawed, coffee beans should not be refrozen, and their shelf life after freezing is limited.

Storing ground coffee in the freezer is strongly discouraged.