I use this, and cannot tell you with any certainty that it makes a difference in terms of taste or freshness.

However, it looks cool and feels cool to use, so that's something...

Get a vacuum sealed, air tight canister. I use Airscape on Amazon because it is a tin that has a airtight inner lid that can be pressed down into the tin so that even when your coffee is halfway gone inside the canister the airtight lid still fits snuggly right on the beans without any excess air.

Airscape Coffee and Food Storage Canister, 64 oz - Patented Airtight Lid Preserves Food Freshness - Stainless Steel - Brushed Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00167XN14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LVfuCbBFPC6CK

I don't keep it in the fridge because the heat and cool fluctuations can cause more damage than a lukewarm but stable temperature.

My coffee never tastes as good as it does on day one of a new bag. My grind setting (1zpresso) and tenchnique/routine (V60) do not change. Still makes a great cup, just not as delicious as day one, especially with the fruitier coffee varieties. I have an airtight airscape canister that I use to store the beans. I feel like this should be sufficient for repeatable cups. Anyone have any suggestions?

i’ve been doing this for about a month now, and honestly, it tastes pretty good to me. i am a student and don’t have too much time in the mornings/want to spend $$ on a grinder. i just get my beans ground from when i buy from my local roaster - they have a better commercial grinder anyway and it works for me so far! if you want to know I got this container from amazon.

The biggest "threat" to coffee is oxygen. The better you can prevent oxygen from getting in contact with it the longer it will last. A nice option that I use at home is the Airscape canister. Really smart design. Here's the link: Airscape Coffee and Food Storage Canister, 64 oz - Patented Airtight Lid Preserves Food Freshness - Stainless Steel - Brushed Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00167XN14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8tjcBbC91AK12

I've seen some mixed info on the freezer thing. Matt Perger recently said it's ok to put your coffee in the freezer as long as it's in a vacuum sealed bag and not opened and re-closed.

Regarding grinding your coffee for the coffee week. Don't. Please. Unless you really can't be bothered to grind your coffee right before brewing.

If you are pre-grinding your coffee, you might as well not even worry about storage, because it's not gonna save your coffee from staling rapidly after it has already been ground.

I personally only use the Airscape to store my whole beans. Then I just grind what I need before brewing my coffee.

It's also fine to keep your coffee in the bag it comes in (as long as you aren't way past the roast date). Just make sure it's kept in a cool, DRY, dark place.

I did a gallon Ziploc bag before, but switched to the jar out of coolness and not having to squeeze the air out. Thinking about the logistics, I may switch back.

Edit: And now I'm really considering an Airscape container. The $25 for one of those is cheaper than making a sealer, and if airtight is better than vacuum sealed, I may just go with that.

I use this. It's the airscape canister that swroasting mentioned. It works really well. Just make sure that if you give it an initial wash to dry everything out thoroughly including the sealing mechanism.

put the whole bag in there? Or purchase something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Design-Airscape-Storage-Canister/dp/B00167XN14/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=coffee+keeper&qid=1626114955&sr=8-11

I store my beans in this canister. It forces air out

Airscape Coffee and Food Storage... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00167XN14?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I always kept mine in a gallon ziploc bag so I could press all the air out as I used it up. Air is the enemy, drying it up. Also soaked one of these in water a few minutes, then added it to the bag as a permanent resident. Works like a charm, keeps brown sugar moist and soft indefinitely. Of course any piece of clean, unglazed terra cotta will do, these are just nicely food-ready and have no sharp edges.

Then I received one of these for Christmas and now I don't even have to futz with plastic bags. I think they're most commonly used for coffee, and they work great for that, but my spouse decided to treat me after seeing me make a small mess getting the sugar out of the bag for a Thanksgiving pie. It's a bit of a luxury but as a baker it made me happy.

Take your monthly budget and invest it in a home brew set up + good beans. You'll have better coffee and appreciate the ritual. After your inital investment youll pretty much only be paying for beans. Also...FWIW I get my dog ready to walk while my coffee brews - and then drink it while we walk.

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Grinder - Baratza Encore. If you sit for a bit you can typically find a refurb.

Brewer - Simple pour over + an electric kettle, an aeropress, or a vacone (the vac one had a long learning curve for me - both to dial in a brew I like and to stop having failed brews, frustrating but it does make a good cup)

Beans - get a subscription (Ive been pretty happy with my tandem subscription) . fresh is best. buy less beans, more often. grind what you are about to use. keep the rest in an airtight can - something like an airscape.

Are vacuum/airtight storage containers worth it?

So I buy matcha-iri genmaicha in 1kg increments and take 200g out every time. Therefore I'd rather like to keep the rest in something other than the resealable bag that they come in.

As I see it, vacuum/airtight containers are the way to go for long term storage. What pros and cons should I consider before buying?

I've narrowed it down to three: Atmos Vacuum Canister | Airscape | Something with a CO2 release valve

What do folks use for bean storage? Just get the bags they came in as tight as possible? Airscape containers? This (somewhat unbelievable) C02-venting canister? I could even chuck them into a FoodSaver container, but I wonder about the effect of repeatedly putting the beans into a vacuum.

I really want some air scape containers! Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Storage-Canister-Container-Preserves/dp/B00167XN14

Just bought This which I'm pretty excited about.

Planetary Design Airscape 64oz Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00167XN14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_RSugxbMRVY127

This is similar to mine I take a small sweeper to the hole above the plastic to get any extra air or humidity out before sealing it shut.

I don't know about two months, but you'll need something like this. If you buy the beans green, they will definitely last longer than two months and you can roast them yourself.

You should consider getting an Airscape. http://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Design-Airscape-64oz-Chrome/dp/B00167XN14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453411399&sr=8-1&keywords=airscape

This works quite well. http://www.amazon.com/Planetary-Design-Airscape-64oz-Chrome/dp/B00167XN14/

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