How to Keep Coffee Tasting Better at Home

Fresh coffee loses quality fastest when it is exposed to air, moisture, heat, light, and time. That is why storage matters.

The most useful habit is buying coffee in smaller quantities and keeping it in an airtight, opaque container in a cool, dark place.

Whole bean coffee usually keeps its best flavor longer than pre-ground coffee, which is another reason many coffee drinkers prefer to grind only what they need.