The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
Keep beans airtight and cool. Your beansâ greatest enemies are air, moisture, heat, and light. To preserve your beansâ fresh roasted flavor as long as possible, store them in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature. Coffee beans can be beautiful, but avoid clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of your coffee. Keep your beans in a dark and cool location. A cabinet near the oven is often too warm, and so is a spot on the kitchen counter that gets strong afternoon sun. Coffee's retail packaging is generally not ideal for long-term storage. If possible, invest in storage canisters with an airtight seal.
Choose dried beans or beans canned with less sodium. Select dried beans that are dry, firm, clean, uniform in color and not shriveled. How to Store. Store dried beans at room temperature, in a closed container to protect from moisture and pests.Store canned beans at room temperature â use before date on can.hoose dried beans or beans canned with less sodium. Select dried beans that are dry, firm, clean, uniform in color and not shriveled. How to Store. Store dried beans at room temperature, in a closed container to protect from moisture and pests. Store canned beans at room temperature â use before date on can.