This past Sunday my husband opened a 3# can of Maxwell House, fixed himself 2 cups of coffee and then announced he wasn't going to drink anymore! He has much more will power than I do so I believe him. The problem is I don't drink coffee either and we seldom have company who want coffee. I don't have anyone to give it to and hate to waste it. Is it possible to freeze the fresh coffee grounds and how long would they keep? If I do freeze it I would probably put it in several containers (zip lock bags?) so I don't have to take it all out at once. Thanks for the help!

-- Barb in Ky. (bjconthefarm@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002

Answers

Barb of coarse you can freeze coffee grounds!!!!! Works great----I have lost some in the botton of the freezer & who knows how long they were there----just as good as if they were just bought!! I bought coffee on sale & needed to fill space in one of my freezers-- -so used the coffee----worked great!!!

-- Sonda in Ks. (sgbruce@birch.net), February 07, 2002.

Sonda, thanks! I was concerned about the quality after frozen, don't want to serve company yucky coffee!

-- Barb in Ky. (bjconthefarm@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

Actually I think freezing is the reccommended method if you are storing it for a long time.

-- Melissa in SE Ohio (me@home.net), February 07, 2002.

Also keep a bit of it in a sprinkle type spice bottle ready to use for coloring gravies.

-- mitch hearn (moopups@citlink.net), February 07, 2002.

My source authority on all things food related (my Mom)has done this for years with no problems whatsoever. Anything truly airtight will work, I'm told. I hope this helps.

-- Gary in Indiana (gk6854@aol.com), February 07, 2002.

Thanks everyone! Mitch does that give the gravy a coffee taste at all? I HATE the taste of coffee!

-- Barb in Ky. (bjconthefarm@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

Morning all. Thats where I keep my coffee. In the door of the freezer in a tall tupperware keeper. It stays fresh like a just open can until I use it up. Blessings Peggy

-- peggy (peggyan2@msn.com), February 07, 2002.

Resident Chef here.....Freezing coffee is a BIG BAD no no.... When you freeze coffe, the oils are " dried " from the grounds. Much in the same manner they make freeze dried coffee. Once the oil is removed, the coffee will loose its " coffee flavor ". The best way to store coffee, is in mason jars. Fill them to the top, and add a piece of wax paper. Screw on the lid, and store in a cool, dark , dry place. Happy brewing.

-- Kristean Thompson (pigalena_babe@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

P.S. , peggy , the reason this method works for you is you are storing for a short time, right? If you drink coffee everyday, then it wont take long to empty a container. But Barb is talking about long storage.

-- Kristean Thompson (pigalena_babe@yahoo.com), February 07, 2002.

I guess the question is, why would you even want the nasty stuff in your house? Yuck. The only use I've ever seen for coffee is to make a poultice along with vinegar for sinus troubles. Gary loves coffee, I can't even open a new can of it without geting sick.

-- Cindy (SE. IN) (atilrthehony@hotmail.com), February 08, 2002.

I agree Cindy, it's nasty stuff. I HATE coffee and always have! I just keep it on hand for company and especially my MIL. She always has to have some.

-- Barb in Ky. (bjconthefarm@yahoo.com), February 08, 2002.

I was wondering about the same thing this weekend regarding coffee. We have our inlaws over about once every 3 months and they are the ones that drink coffee. So, how do I store grounded coffee for 3 months! Hope to hear from you.

-- Sharon K (sharon_k@rocketmail.com), August 19, 2002.