You’re storing coffee wrong and there’s a disgusting reason why you need to stop

To celebrate World Coffee Day (October 1) the expert has revealed the common mistake many of us could be making.

If you love a good cuppa coffee and you store your beans or ground coffee in the fridge, then you may want to stop as you are making a pretty common mistake. But don't worry, you are now alone.

According to coffee expert, Jonny England from Löfbergs, it's probably the reason your coffee could be tasting a bit funny. The experts explain: "While it’s common for people to store their coffee in the fridge, this actually isn’t best practice. Storing coffee in the fridge will actually speed up the coffee degrading process due to the moisture in the fridge. In addition to this, coffee is very susceptible to absorbing other odours from your fridge, and no one wants to drink coffee that tastes like onions."

Coffee is best when it’s fresh meaning you should try and consume it within the first three months of roasting. The experts suggest once the packet has been opened, try to consume the coffee within a few weeks as it can lose its flavour quickly once exposed to oxygen.

The error warning comes amid a brand new study by Breville which revealed Brits drink three cups of coffee a day - and the time people tend to have their first is 7am. Because of this, Rex Isap, the sleep expert at Happy Beds, has issued a warning to Brits, urging people to not avoid coffee altogether, but instead hold off from drinking it within the first hour of waking up.

Rex said: "During the day, your brain produces a chemical called adenosine. Essentially, this promotes sleep; as you are awake longer, it builds up and helps you feel sleepy. But caffeine blocks the Adenosine receptors, which keeps you alert and promotes wakefulness. If you have ever struggled with sleeping after a coffee, this could be why."