If you're like me, protecting the flavor of your next cup of Kona coffee is important. Do not leave something so pleasant to be happy. Are you sure you do not want to lose your beautiful Kona coffee flavor is known, or worse, that taste like something you saved on your refrigerator!
The first thing to consider is "how" you should buy your Kona coffee. Green beans are best for storage and can take more than a year, but few people have roasters on hand when the urge strikes for Kona coffee. For the rest of us, roasting the beans just before delivery is important to get the best flavor. How far in advance of the beans are roasted is something you will want to ask your supplier.
When the coffee arrived, it is very important to store it properly. Certain elements are known to reduce the taste of coffee. Among them is the warmth, light, moisture and air. From what the experts say, the best solution was an airtight container or ceramic glass container and kept in the cupboard or pantry away from direct light. It was never suggested that your beans in plastic containers because they can absorb the taste of plastic.
Now that the beans are stored properly, you should only grind what you will use in the near future. This is when the freezer can be used. Never put the coffee in the refrigerator, because it will not stay cold enough and it will pick up the flavor of other foods. If you grind more than it will be used in one batch, just be sure to wrap the ground coffee in an airtight zip lock bag and remove as much air as possible. Try not to grind too, permanently remove from the freezer zip lock will also deplete the taste.
Kona coffee is an investment in one of the finer things in life. To enjoy it to the end, you will want to take a little time and make little effort to get the most out of your next cup!
