Coffee storage – coffee canisters and containers for coffee
Good coffee deserves proper storage. Here you will find coffee canisters, coffee containers, and valve bags that make it easier to protect your coffee beans from air, moisture, heat, and direct light.
Choose between Airscape coffee canisters, MiiR coffee containers, and coffee valve bags – depending on how and how much coffee you wish to store.
Which coffee storage should you choose?
The best solution depends primarily on your coffee consumption and how you use the coffee.
Airscape coffee canisters are a great choice if you want a robust container with a movable inner lid that can be pressed down against the coffee to reduce the amount of air surrounding the beans. Airscape is available in several sizes, so you can choose a container that fits the amount of coffee you typically buy.
See all Airscape coffee canisters.
MiiR coffee containers combine stainless steel with an adjustable inner lid. This provides a solid and opaque solution for those who prefer to keep coffee beans in a dedicated container rather than in the original bag.
Coffee valve bags are the simple solution for storing and packaging freshly roasted coffee beans. The one-way valve allows carbon dioxide from the roasted beans to escape while keeping the bag sealed. They are especially practical for home roasting, portioning out larger amounts of coffee, or as extra coffee bags.
Coffee canister or original coffee bag?
You do not need a special coffee canister to store coffee well.
A good resealable coffee bag can be an excellent solution if you use the coffee relatively quickly and close the bag properly after each brew.
A coffee canister or container makes particular sense if you want:
- a more robust solution for daily use
- protection against direct light
- a dedicated spot for the coffee beans in the kitchen
- the ability to reduce the empty air surrounding the coffee
- a container that is easy to open and close every day
The most important thing is to choose a solution that fits your coffee consumption – not necessarily the most advanced one.
How to best store coffee beans
Regardless of which coffee container you choose, we recommend storing the coffee in a dry place, at a stable temperature, and away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources.
Preferably keep the coffee as whole beans and grind only the amount you need for brewing.
If you want to know more about coffee bags, coffee canisters, refrigerators, freezers, and storing coffee beans, you can read our complete guide:
Find the right coffee container
If you typically buy 250, 500, or 1,000 grams of coffee at a time, it may be advantageous to choose a coffee container that roughly matches the amount you usually have open.
In this way, you avoid an unnecessarily large container with a lot of empty space.
If you are unsure between Airscape and MiiR, the main differences are size, design, and operation. Both solutions use a movable inner lid to reduce the air volume surrounding the coffee.
Regardless of the solution you choose, the goal is the same: to provide your coffee beans with good storage conditions until the next brew.