Best way to store espresso roast?

[tweakmm]

I have about a third of a pound of ground espresso roast, what is the best way to store it?
What is the best way to store coffee? Is it the same?

 

[fatbaby]

from what i heard, room temp should be good

~fat

 

[ultravox]

If it's already ground it should be kept in a hermetic container that's not too big for the amount of coffee. Don't leave it in a bag..you might just as well leave it spread out over the counter. The coffee dries out in the bag unless it's used within a day or so. Also don't put it in the freezer unless it's still a bean. That also will dry it out. Many people think keeping ground coffee in the freezer keeps it fresh longer when in fact it's quite the opposite. If you're serious about your coffee, go but a coffee storage container with the rubber seal around the lid and a metal clip to secure it. Don't buy one that's too big just big enough for the amount of coffee you buy. You're better off buying a 1/4 lb a week and having it fresh than a pound thats lost most of it's flavour after 4-5 days.

mmmmn Espresso !

 

[jlee75]

better yet, go get yourself a coffee grinder for around $15 and buy whole beans fresh ground coffee always tastes better. that way you grind what you want when you want.

 

[glen]

There is no best way!

It stales in a week no matter what you do!!!!!!!!

Buy green coffee, which keeps for years, then roast only what you need once or twice a week.

I recomend this one for espresso

It is 1 pt. Yemeni, 1 pt Harar Horse, 1 pt. Ethiopian DP Djimma and Sidamo blend.

 

[jlee75]

<< There is no best way!

It stales in a week no matter what you do!!!!!!!!

Buy green coffee, which keeps for years, then roast only what you need once or twice a week.

I recomend this one for espresso

It is 1 pt. Yemeni, 1 pt Harar Horse, 1 pt. Ethiopian DP Djimma and Sidamo blend. >>


what's the technique for roasting coffee?

 

[glen]

Well........
Wok
Frying Pan/Skillet
pop corn air popper *RECOMENDED*
stove top pop corn popper
home roaster such as a Hearthware *RECOMMENDE*

just go here to learn more: http://www.sweetmarias.com

 

[jlee75]

<< Well........
Wok
Frying Pan/Skillet
pop corn air popper *RECOMENDED*
stove top pop corn popper
home roaster such as a Hearthware *RECOMMENDE*

just go here to learn more: http://www.sweetmarias.com >>


cool... thanks!

 

[bcterps]

You need a coffee roaster, which are quite expensive, and really not feasible for most coffee drinkers. The best thing to do is to seal your coffee in an airtight, opaque container. Coffee should be kept away from air, moisture, and light. Oh, and definitely buy whole bean unless you plan on using your coffee all at once. Coffee grinders are quite inexpensive, and freshly ground coffee makes a world of difference. Oh, and if you're using regular tap water to make your coffee, spring for a water filter of some sort. Coffee is like 98% water, good water also makes a world of difference.

--Ben

 

[RossGr]

Sivetz Roasters are supposed to be pretty good. I just walk into his shop to buy my whole beans (Dark Sumatran) then store them in the freezer in a tight jar. Nothing like fresh roast coffee!

 

[glen]

>>You need a coffee roaster, << *FALSE* a popcorn popper works quite well

>>which are quite expensive, and really not feasible for most coffee drinkers. << *FALSE*You can get home roasters for around $100 and air poppers for $15

>>The best thing to do is to seal your coffee in an airtight, opaque container.<< *FALSE* It will still taste like SH!T after a week

>>Coffee should be kept away from air, moisture, and light.<< *TRUE*

>>Oh, and definitely buy whole bean unless you plan on using your coffee all at once. Coffee grinders are quite inexpensive, and freshly ground coffee makes a world of difference. Oh, and if you're using regular tap water to make your coffee, spring for a water filter of some sort. Coffee is like 98% water, good water also makes a world of difference.<< *FALSE* You can't polish a turn. Even if you grind it or use special water on it.

 

[bcterps]

<< >>You need a coffee roaster, << *FALSE* a popcorn popper works quite well

>>which are quite expensive, and really not feasible for most coffee drinkers. << *FALSE*You can get home roasters for around $100 and air poppers for $15

>>The best thing to do is to seal your coffee in an airtight, opaque container.<< *FALSE* It will still taste like SH!T after a week

>>Coffee should be kept away from air, moisture, and light.<< *TRUE*

>>Oh, and definitely buy whole bean unless you plan on using your coffee all at once. Coffee grinders are quite inexpensive, and freshly ground coffee makes a world of difference. Oh, and if you're using regular tap water to make your coffee, spring for a water filter of some sort. Coffee is like 98% water, good water also makes a world of difference.<< *FALSE* You can't polish a turn. Even if you grind it or use special water on it. >>



Damn, who pissed in your cheerios?

I was not aware that you could roast coffee in an air popper, point taken. Now if you think that sealing coffee in an airtight opaque container is bad, isnt that keeping coffee away from air, moisture, and light? (which you say is true). All whole bean coffee loses a lot of it's taste after a week. If I buy coffee its to consume that week.

And I dont know what your problem is with my last statement, freshly ground coffee always tastes better than ground coffee thats been sitting around for a while. Making coffee with filtered water always tastes better than just using plain tap water. If you have a problem with those statements, I dont want to know what you're making your coffee out of.

--Ben