Single Dose Coffee Storage

#1: Post by **SteveH** » August 18th, 2017, 4:06 pm

Seems like a lot of people in here are single dosing. Ideally I'd like to weigh out several doses of beans at one time so they're ready to go. Also should help with oxidation given that they'd only be open once when the bag opens and next when they're used. Anyone else doing this? What are you using for storage?

#2: Post by **CwD** » August 18th, 2017, 4:15 pm

I use little mason jars (I think they're 4oz) and predose the whole bag into those. But mostly just for convenience and ability to freeze. I will on occasion just put it all in one bigger jar on the counter.

If you don't want to freeze, test tubes with cork tops are neat too. They tend to break when trying to remove the cork if frozen, however.

August 18th, 2017, 4:27 pm

Thanks. Not planning to freeze -- just one or two bags at a time that I tend to use in a week or two. Would be 17 20g doses in a 12 oz bag. So 20 would cover me for 16oz

#4: Post by **Bret** » August 18th, 2017, 4:28 pm

I think you'll find a lot of information/options in these threads:

Got the Lyn Weber Workshop Bean Cellar...

My inexpensive take on the bean cellar

Single dosing: home brew containers

Clear lid tin containers for small dose storage

#5: Post by **HBchris** » August 18th, 2017, 7:43 pm

CwD wrote:I use little mason jars (I think they're 4oz) and predose the whole bag into those. But mostly just for convenience and ability to freeze. I will on occasion just put it all in one bigger jar on the counter.

If you don't want to freeze, test tubes with cork tops are neat too. They tend to break when trying to remove the cork if frozen, however.

does it matter that that test tubes or mason jars dont have any one way valve to release CO2?

#6: Post by **CwD** » August 18th, 2017, 7:46 pm

I don't really see any reason I'd want less reactive CO2 removed from the container.

#7: Post by **chipman** » August 18th, 2017, 7:47 pm

http://lynweber.com/accessories/bean-ce ... ommercial/