On Bean Freshness and Storage

Put me firmly in the category of "Freshness Enthusiast" when it comes to coffee. I grind just before brewing, I don't use travel mugs anymore, I keep a few days' worth of fresh beans on hand to use, so I have a fairly frequent turnover. While I can certainly appreciate how a particular bean may become more subtle and refined with a few more days' age, that window from 2-7 days post roast is like heaven in a cup for me. Coffee is so expressive in this time, I've come to love all the nuances bursting from the brew. Considering how little coffee I actually keep out, storage isn't a problem. I handle the usual Enemies of Freshness by sealing my beans up in Mason jars, kept out of the light, in a kitchen cabinet, where it's also fairly cool. A simple solution to what can be a pervasive problem.

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