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Coffee Bean Education
Proper Storage of Green Coffee Beans
The two most important variables for storing your beans are; humidity and temperature.
Your green beans will keep for over 2 years when stored properly.
Some good tips to keep in mind;
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Store beans between 50-85°
F (If the temperature is comfortable for you, it’s comfortable for
your beans)
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If you purchased full bags, keep beans in jute bag they came in for good breathability
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Keep your beans off the ground (on a pallet if they were shipped on a pallet). This helps
promote all around air circulation and prevents condensation
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Keep away from pets
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Place beans away from sink and water sources
Things to avoid;
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High humidity
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Changes in temperature
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Direct sunlight
If you are purchasing smaller quantities and don’t plan on storing your beans for long periods of time;
storing your beans in food grade buckets will work well. These Gamma screw lids give an airtight seal
and are easy to open/close (available on Amazon).
Another great, yet expensive storage option is to keep beans in vacuum sealed bags. Vacuum packed
beans do not need to be monitored as much since they are not exposed to oxygen and atmospheric
moisture.
