Ugh- this tastes horrid!!

Q:  Why is the coffee I just brewed correctly from freshly ground beans making me gag?   I kept it in its bag in the freezer, ground it fresh, and made it using 2 tbsp coffee/6 oz water for a strong morning cup.

*weep cry mourn*

A:  Coffee stored in the bag in the freezer will not be sealed from oxygen and odors.  That will cause the coffee to deteriorate and the flavour will be compromised.  Freezing coffee to keep it fresh is not actually necessary for small amounts of daily-use coffee.  Coffee stored in a cool, dry, air-tight container that is completely non see-through is coffee stored well.  Larger quantities of long-term coffee supplies can be stored in the freezer for several weeks as long as they are sealed tightly and safely from any contact with the air, or slight moisture.

Happy Brewing!

Q:  Why is the coffee I just brewed correctly from freshly ground beans making me gag?   I kept it in its bag in the freezer, ground it fresh, and made it using 2 tbsp coffee/6 oz water for a strong morning cup.

*weep cry mourn*

A:  Coffee stored in the bag in the freezer will not be sealed from oxygen and odors.  That will cause the coffee to deteriorate and the flavour will be compromised.  Freezing coffee to keep it fresh is not actually necessary for small amounts of daily-use coffee.  Coffee stored in a cool, dry, air-tight container that is completely non see-through is coffee stored well.  Larger quantities of long-term coffee supplies can be stored in the freezer for several weeks as long as they are sealed tightly and safely from any contact with the air, or slight moisture.

Happy Brewing!