You’re Storing Your Coffee Wrong — Here’s What to Do Instead, According to a Coffee Roaster

Save up to 44% while keeping your coffee beans fresher for longer.

Whether you kick off each morning with your espresso machine , French press , or coffee maker , the beans are really where a good cup of coffee starts. Through all the fuss with varied grind levels to nuances in water temperature, we often overlook one of the most important aspects of making coffee: bean storage. When we talked to expert roaster Heather Calatrello about how to store coffee , she gave one rule of thumb: “Keep it away from air, moisture, heat, and light. When coffee beans are exposed to these elements, they can quickly degrade in quality.”

This means you should stay away from clear storage canisters, which expose your beans to light, and definitely don’t put them in the freezer or fridge, since coffee beans are happiest between “50 and 70°F,” according to Calatrello. What should you use instead? Calatrello recommends an opaque airtight canister that’s kept in a cool, dark, and dry place. We’ve gathered a few of our favorites and some shopper-loved canisters that will keep your beans fresher for longer to ensure a flavorful cup of coffee. Plus, they’re on sale for up to 44% off.

Best Coffee Canister Deals at Amazon

• Miir Black Stainless Steel Coffee Canister , $28, originally $35
• Fellow Atmos Electric Coffee Canister , $60, originally $75
• Coffee Gator Stainless Steel Silver Container , $10, originally $14
• Planetary Design Airscape Coffee Canister & Scoop Bundle , $42, originally $45
• Veken Coffee Canister with Window , $20, originally $36
• Kivy Vacuum Coffee Canister , $28, originally $35
• Vacasso Sabine Coffee Canister with Airtight Lid , $12, originally $17

Miir Black Stainless Steel Coffee Canister

$35

$28

Named the best portable coffee canister during our tests, the Miir coffee canister has a heavy-duty stainless steel body and an accordion seal that presses down into the coffee beans before you screw on the top lip. This keeps your beans fresh in a dark, airtight environment.

Fellow Atmos Electric Coffee Canister

$75

$60

Fellow recently upgraded its Atmos coffee canister with an electric pump that does the vacuum sealing for you. Simply press the button on top, and it’ll pump out excess air. It can even sense when the canister is losing vacuum insulation and will automatically adjust as needed. One happy buyer was impressed that it’s able to keep a “very good seal” for up to four months.

Coffee Gator Stainless Steel Silver Container

$14

$10

Coffee Gator is well-known for its canisters and French presses, so it’s exciting any time one of its canisters goes on sale. This 22-ounce version holds a larger batch of coffee beans and has a built-in carbon dioxide release valve. It also has a date tracker so you’ll always know when you first stored your beans. At only $10, it’s a steal.

Planetary Design Airscape Coffee Canister & Scoop Bundle

$45

$42

This Airscape coffee canister from Planetary Design uses a suction lid to push out air before you screw on the top lid. You can save a few dollars if you bundle it with an ergonomically designed brushed steel coffee scoop. One customer shared that it “definitely” keeps beans “fresh for much longer.”

Veken Coffee Canister with Window

$36

$20

If you’re someone who must be able to see the level of coffee beans that you have left, this Veken coffee canister has a small window to show progress. Otherwise, it’s an airtight container that will protect your beans from light and air — and it’s 44% off. With over 2,000 five-star ratings, customers love the date tracker feature, with one sharing that it helps to “know how fresh your beans are.”

Kivy Vacuum Coffee Canister

$35

$28

Another accordion top canister, this model comes in a whopping 57-ounce size if you go through a lot of beans daily. With an opaque stainless steel body, the canister keeps light and moisture out to protect your ingredients, whether they’re coffee beans or dried nuts.

Vacasso Sabine Coffee Canister with Airtight Lid

$17

$12

For the design-forward coffee drinkers, we recommend this coffee canister with a minimal design that complements any kitchen color scheme. The ceramic body keeps beans protected and the airtight wooden lid with a silicone seal helps hold onto freshness. Plus, it’s 31% off at Amazon.

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