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Date: 08 Jun 2006 20:24:59
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Subject: Storage of newly roasted beans
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Can somebody quickly tell me whether there is any benefit, or the
reverse, of storing newly roasted beans in an airtight or vacuum
container? I know they need to outgas, but what's the story on
exposing them to oxygen?
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Date: 09 Jun 2006 01:40:10
From: DavidMLewis
Subject: Re: Storage of newly roasted beans
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william.beard@ualberta.ca wrote:
> Can somebody quickly tell me whether there is any benefit, or the
> reverse, of storing newly roasted beans in an airtight or vacuum
> container? I know they need to outgas, but what's the story on
> exposing them to oxygen?
The short answer is: try it and see. Everybody seems to agree that
light and heat are bad. Beyond that, tastes vary. I personally prefer
the flavor that develops when the freshly roasted beans are exposed to
air, so I store them in an open bowl in a dark and reasonably cool
cabinet while they degas. The only exception, for me, is that if I'm
going away or for some other reason need to have fresh coffee on short
notice, I'll vacuum seal the beans right out of the roaster and throw
them into the freezer. The flavor, for me, doesn't seem quite as
complex, but they're there when I get back. Hope this helps.
Best,
David
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