Coffee Storage Guide
6 January; Author: Mrs. Coffee
Coffee Storage Guide
To insure your coffee is always at its best is important for not only good tasting coffee, but also for coffee that is better for you. Below is Folgers recommendation for lengths of time you kind of coffee will last if left under different conditions.
Storing Coffee according to Folgers Coffee
To properly store your coffee will help you preserve the best flavor. We recommend storing ground coffee in the refrigerator with the lid tightly closed. You can store instant coffee in the refrigerator or at room temperature, but the lid should be tightly closed. Whole bean coffee should be kept in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator, or at room temperature.
Check out this table for more storage guidelines and timelines:
| Unopened | Opened (Room Temperature) | Opened (Refrigerated) | Opened (Airtight Container in Freezer) | |
Ground
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Refer to Best-Buy Date
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One to Three Weeks
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Up to One Month
|
Not Recommended
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| Decaf | Refer to Best-Buy Date | One to Three Weeks | Up to One Month | Not Recommended |
| Whole Bean | Refer to Best-Buy Date | One to Three Weeks | Up to One Month | Six to 12 Months |
| Instant Coffee | Refer to Best-Buy Date | Up to One Month | Up to One Month | Not Recommended |