James Silverton wrote:
>
> Kenneth wrote on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:04:50 -0500:
>
> >> You don't have to defrost coffee beans and
> >> they do keep better when frozen.
>
> > Hi James,
>
> > For years, I thought freezing was best for storing coffee
> > beans, but now I see that most of the coffee experts say
> > that room temperature is the way to go (with the beans well
> > sealed.)
>
> I might believe those "experts" on vacuum sealed coffee beans as often
> bought in stores but it is my personal experience is that, once a can is
> opened, the beans keep their flavor better when frozen.

After opening, the beans should be transferred to quart sized canning
jars, re-vac sealed after each use using the Foodsaver jar sealer
accessory, and stored at room temperature.