What’s the Best Way to Store Coffee Beans? Starbucks Settles the Debate

By Christie Rotondo Published on April 17, 2025

How you store coffee beans can make or break your next cup.

Key Takeaways

• To keep coffee beans fresh, store them in an airtight, opaque container at room temperature.
• Refrigerating coffee beans can introduce condensation.
• Ground coffee is likely to go stale faster than beans, even when stored properly.