I need an airtight storage container for a full 2.5lb bag of coffee beans.

I get the 2.5lb bag of coffee beans at Costco. I like to not grind my coffee until I am making a pot. But even the glass jar I have with a locking glass lid and metal clamps doesn't keep it from drying out. About 1/4 if the way into using the beans it starts drying out. 

I would think stainless steel is the way to go. But I'm having a hell of a time trying to find a container. That is airtight.

I'm open to any material or even home brew method of storing the beans airtight. Nothing like a pot of coffee with those fresh oily beans!

Any suggestions?

I found one but its like $40. And it still will not hold the last few cups of beans. 

That's about a 2 weeks supply for me. LOL.
Are you talking for long term? Why are you beans drying out so fast?

If long term you can transfer to a vacuum mylar with O2 absorbers.
we've used these for short term. Open a bag, put it in here, use up.

I do live in FL so maybe humidity is higher here, our house is between 36-42 humidity with the A/C on.
we use these for short term.



https://www.amazon.com/MR-SIGA-Container-Organization-One-handed-Containers/dp/B09KHD8LQ1/ref=asc_df_B09KHD8LQ1?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79852161041596&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583451680131671&th=1



https://www.amazon.com/4-Piece-Stainless-Airtight-Canister-Container/dp/B08P7BWQ84

Quote from: MacWa77ace on April 26, 2024, 03:42:40 PMThat's about a 2 weeks supply for me. LOL.
Are you talking for long term? Why are you beans drying out so fast?

If long term you can transfer to a vacuum mylar with O2 absorbers.
we've used these for short term. Open a bag, put it in here, use up.

I do live in FL so maybe humidity is higher here, our house is between 36-42 humidity with the A/C on.
we use these for short term.



https://www.amazon.com/MR-SIGA-Container-Organization-One-handed-Containers/dp/B09KHD8LQ1/ref=asc_df_B09KHD8LQ1?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79852161041596&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583451680131671&th=1



https://www.amazon.com/4-Piece-Stainless-Airtight-Canister-Container/dp/B08P7BWQ84

None of those individually will hold 2.5lbs of coffee beans. It's not about weight though. It's about volume. I live near the beach so its humid here too. After about a week the beans oil dries out. This is just short term. Until I use the beans up. And I only make about ine large pot a week. 

What about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 04:56:15 PMWhat about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

This is interesting, @12_Gauge_Chimp.

Quote from: Ever (Zombiepreparation) on April 26, 2024, 05:00:25 PM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 04:56:15 PMWhat about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

This is interesting, @12_Gauge_Chimp.

I figured since it's pretty much airtight with the seal engaged, something like a Stanley thermos or a similar brand would work for storage.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 05:35:18 PM

Quote from: Ever (Zombiepreparation) on April 26, 2024, 05:00:25 PM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 04:56:15 PMWhat about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

This is interesting, @12_Gauge_Chimp.

I figured since it's pretty much airtight with the seal engaged, something like a Stanley thermos or a similar brand would work for storage.

Outside-the-box thinking.  +1

Quote from: Moab on April 26, 2024, 03:28:52 PMI need an airtight storage container for a full 2.5lb bag of coffee beans.

I get the 2.5lb bag of coffee beans at Costco. I like to not grind my coffee until I am making a pot. But even the glass jar I have with a locking glass lid and metal clamps doesn't keep it from drying out. About 1/4 if the way into using the beans it starts drying out.

I would think stainless steel is the way to go. But I'm having a hell of a time trying to find a container. That is airtight.

I'm open to any material or even home brew method of storing the beans airtight. Nothing like a pot of coffee with those fresh oily beans!

Any suggestions?

I found one but its like $40. And it still will not hold the last few cups of beans.

Personally, I would divvy it into multiple mason jars, use a gizmo to remove the air from each jar to vacuum seal it, and keep the jars in a cool dark storage location that wouldn't be affected by sunlight.  That way, when you open one, a smaller amount of the total is exposed to air and light as you go through it.  If you don't have a cool dark storage spot, you can put the air tight jars into a storage tote or other container that doesn't need to be air tight.

ETA: You can get mason jars in half gallon size that may be large enough for the entire lot if you really want it all stored together. 

Quote from: majorhavoc on April 26, 2024, 06:06:48 PM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 05:35:18 PM

Quote from: Ever (Zombiepreparation) on April 26, 2024, 05:00:25 PM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 04:56:15 PMWhat about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

This is interesting, @12_Gauge_Chimp.

I figured since it's pretty much airtight with the seal engaged, something like a Stanley thermos or a similar brand would work for storage.

Outside-the-box thinking.  +1

If I drank coffee or used whole coffee beans, I'd test that idea and see if it were viable.

Only problem I foresee is since Moab and I live in two completely different biomes (I'm in more of a dry, desert type climate and Moab lives in a more humid one) that my findings may only work for my AO and not translate to his.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 04:56:15 PMWhat about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

Thats a great idea. I have a Stanley thermos. But it won't hold nearly all the beans.

I can't be the first person that wants to keep his very common 2.5lb bag of coffee beans fresh(?!). And what kind of savage grinds his entire bag of beans to dryout over the two months it takes to use them? Lol!

@Anianna I thought of Mason jars too. But I would like to try to avoid multiple containers. And an additional gadget/process. There is a very large stainless airtight container with locking lid on Amazon. But its $50. I guess thats better than packaging in multiple jars with an additional process.

I will keep looking.

Quote from: Moab on April 26, 2024, 07:05:39 PM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on April 26, 2024, 04:56:15 PMWhat about something like a Stanley thermos to store the coffee beans ?

Thats a great idea. I have a Stanley thermos. But it won't hold nearly all the beans.

I can't be the first person that wants to keep his very common 2.5lb bag of coffee beans fresh(?!). And what kind of savage grinds his entire bag of beans to dryout over the two months it takes to use them? Lol!

@Anianna I thought of Mason jars too. But I would like to try to avoid multiple containers. And an additional gadget/process. There is a very large stainless airtight container with locking lid on Amazon. But its $50. I guess thats better than packaging in multiple jars with an additional process.

I will keep looking.

If I remember correctly, Stanley makes a giant thermos that might fit all the beans.

If not them, then try the RTIC company. They've got 1 gallon sized vacuum jugs that may work for 2.5 pounds of coffee beans.

I might try this for $41. Its short by 1/3lb. But close enough. Still seems expensive

Planetary Design Airscape Kilo Coffee Storage Canister - Large Food Container Patented Airtight Lid 2-Way Valve Preserve Freshness Holds 2.2 lb Dry Beans (Matte Black) https://a.co/d/0yBGHo1

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This is a cool product tho. It seals a 3, 5 or 10lb plastic bucket.

Airscape Bucket Insert Airtight Lid - Bulk Dry Storage - Unique Nitro Flush Port and Degassing Valve for Versatility - Preserve Food Freshness - Fits Most 3, 5, and 7 Gallon Buckets - Single https://a.co/d/141ts3G

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I says airtight. Is that bullsh*t? Is the screw top lid less airtight?

$6.99!

3.5 Gallon Bucket & Lid - 90 Mil All Purpose Pail - Made in The USA - Food Grade - Contains No BPA Plastic - Recyclable (1, White) https://a.co/d/gLGiznp

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Quote from: Moab on April 26, 2024, 07:35:58 PMI says airtight. Is that bullsh*t? Is the screw top lid less airtight?

Depends on whether there's some kind of gasket or seal.

What about a paint can 
https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-1-gal-Empty-Metal-Paint-Bucket-and-Lid-96601/100038785

Here we go. I can live with 2 for $20. That only took like 3 hours of research!

Large Food Storage Containers with Lids Airtight 6.5L / 5.9 quart, for Flour, Sugar, Baking Supply and Dry Food Storage, PANTRYSTAR 2PCS BPA Free Plastic Canisters for Kitchen Pantry Organization https://a.co/d/i2ZaBBP

I could have sworn when I was a kid I saw all sorts of containers and mason jar lids that had a hand vacuum pump built into them. Every time you close the lid you just give it a pump or two and it sucks all the air out, but since it's built-in there's nothing to lose or make space for and it didn't require electricity.

I remember one family in particular who's kids loved cereal but they only went to town like twice a year, so they had these big containers they would transfer all the cereal to. The containers all had those vacuum lids. That way they could have a wide variety of breakfast cereal but not worry about using it up in a hurry.

Quote from: Moab on April 26, 2024, 08:19:46 PMHere we go. I can live with 2 for $20. That only took like 3 hours of research!

Large Food Storage Containers with Lids Airtight 6.5L / 5.9 quart, for Flour, Sugar, Baking Supply and Dry Food Storage, PANTRYSTAR 2PCS BPA Free Plastic Canisters for Kitchen Pantry Organization https://a.co/d/i2ZaBBP

These are a great size. But the latching seal top is to loose to be airtight. Complete waste. Why?! Why would they build this whole thing and not make the latch - latch tight? Completely failed product.

Quote from: Moab on May 13, 2024, 06:05:49 PM

Quote from: Moab on April 26, 2024, 08:19:46 PMHere we go. I can live with 2 for $20. That only took like 3 hours of research!

Large Food Storage Containers with Lids Airtight 6.5L / 5.9 quart, for Flour, Sugar, Baking Supply and Dry Food Storage, PANTRYSTAR 2PCS BPA Free Plastic Canisters for Kitchen Pantry Organization https://a.co/d/i2ZaBBP

These are a great size. But the latching seal top is to loose to be airtight. Complete waste. Why?! Why would they build this whole thing and not make the latch - latch tight? Completely failed product.

There's still the Stanley thermos idea, Moab.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on May 13, 2024, 07:28:46 PM

Quote from: Moab on May 13, 2024, 06:05:49 PM

Quote from: Moab on April 26, 2024, 08:19:46 PMHere we go. I can live with 2 for $20. That only took like 3 hours of research!

Large Food Storage Containers with Lids Airtight 6.5L / 5.9 quart, for Flour, Sugar, Baking Supply and Dry Food Storage, PANTRYSTAR 2PCS BPA Free Plastic Canisters for Kitchen Pantry Organization https://a.co/d/i2ZaBBP

These are a great size. But the latching seal top is to loose to be airtight. Complete waste. Why?! Why would they build this whole thing and not make the latch - latch tight? Completely failed product.

There's still the Stanley thermos idea, Moab.

Ya. It's just not big enough. I have a big Stanley but that wouldn't even hold half of it.

I did place a ziplock across the seal. And closed the clamps down on it. We'll see if that helps. But it is totally not airtight. Such a poorly executed design. The clamps are to press the lid and seal down tight onto the top lip. Thousands of containers use this design. But these dipsh*ts got their measurements off. And it barely holds the lid down. And does not seal it at all.