Whether it is the beginning of the morning or to remove the fatigue of the day, coffee is the first choice of many people. But a big problem is that if coffee is not stored properly, it can deteriorate quickly, can change the taste or it starts freezing. Therefore, it is very important to store coffee properly, so that its freshness and taste remains intact. Let’s know the best storage tips to keep coffee fresh.
1) Change the way of coffee storage according to the season
It is very important to protect coffee powder from moisture, because it causes it to freeze and can also change the taste. Changing the way to store coffee according to the season can be beneficial.
How to store?
In summer: Use sugar candy (rock sugar) to protect coffee powder from heat. It absorbs moisture and keeps coffee fresh.
In winter: In order to protect coffee from moisture in cold weather, you can add pieces of dry ginger (dry ginger) to the container. It absorbs moisture and prevents coffee from deteriorating.
2) The right way to store coffee
Many times people put wet spoon to extract coffee or leave the lid of the container open, causing moisture to it and it starts freezing. To avoid this, adopt the tips given below.
How to store?
Use tissue paper: Put coffee on it by laying tissue paper at the bottom of the container. The tissue paper absorbs moisture and coffee remains fresh for a long time.
Use airtight container: Always store coffee in sealed (airtight) container so that air does not come in contact.
Always keep the spoon dry: Use only dry spoon to remove coffee, so that it does not moist.
3) Add rice to protect coffee from moisture
Moisture is the biggest enemy of coffee. If moisture in the coffee jar is lost, it can deteriorate quickly.
How to store?
Put 2-3 rice grains in coffee containers. The rice absorbs moisture and keeps coffee fresh and dry for a long time.
This is especially beneficial in monsoon and cold weather, when there is more moisture in the air.
4) Coffee can also be stored in fridge
If you want to retain the taste of coffee for a long time, storing it in the fridge can be a great solution.
How to store?
If you have bought a large packet of coffee, store it in the fridge so that it does not spoil quickly.
Keeping in the fridge will not froze coffee and its flavor will remain intact for a long time.
But instead of keeping the coffee directly in the fridge, keep it closed in the airtight container, so that no external odor can be absorbed.