Four things cost coffee its flavour
Air, heat, humidity, and strong kitchen smells — ground coffee picks up whatever is next to it. Good storage is little more than keeping those four away, and it needs no equipment and no special bags.
Where to keep the package
The spot matters more than the container:
- In a closed cupboard, away from the oven and the stove.
- Not on top of the fridge or behind it; that spot is warmer than it looks.
- Away from a window the sun reaches directly.
- Away from spices and anything sharply scented.
In summer, and in humid air
In the hot months an inner cupboard away from an outside wall is the best place in the house — not an open shelf beside where you brew.
In humid air, what matters most is that the package stays closed between uses, and that no wet or hot spoon goes into it.
What about the fridge?
The fridge solves the heat and opens two other problems: moisture every time the package goes in and out, and the smells around it. A tightly closed package in a cool, dark cupboard is simpler, and enough for the sizes we sell.
After you open it
Close the package well after each use, and use a dry spoon. If you ordered by weight, move the coffee into a container that seals properly rather than leaving the bag folded over.
Alkief Blend packages are sealed tightly and hold the flavour until you open them, and loose orders are prepared fresh from the mill. Once opened, both are treated exactly the same way.
The biggest storage decision comes before the purchase
Do not buy more than you will drink in a reasonable time. 125 g suits a household that drinks at a quieter pace; 250 g suits one that pours often. By weight you can choose 125 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, or a custom weight in between.
If you are buying for an occasion, order close to the date rather than stocking up early; up to 10 kg per item can be requested on the order form.
For stores and cafés
Stock is managed by frequency, not by volume: smaller batches more often beat one large batch that sits on the shelf. You can set the frequency — weekly, every two weeks, monthly, or as needed — when you send a supply enquiry.