Planetary Design Airscape coffee storage vaults
Coffee starts losing flavour once it meets oxygen, and most storage tins only seal in whatever air is already inside. The Airscape from Planetary Design works differently, so a half empty container is no longer a half empty problem.
How the Airscape works
The vault has an inner plunger style lid. After you fill it with beans, you press the inner lid down until it touches the coffee, which forces the air out through a one way valve. A flip handle then locks the lid in place so no more air can get back in. There is no pump, battery or power, just a lid you press down by hand.
Why that matters
Because the lid sits down on top of the beans, the container only holds as much air as there is coffee. Whether you have filled it completely or only have a handful left, there is little space for oxygen to sit. That helps preserve aroma and flavour between roasts, particularly for home baristas who buy a fresh bag every week or two.
Choosing a size
The vaults come in different sizes, from smaller ones for a single bag through to larger sizes for a kilo of beans. A simple rule is to choose the size that holds a bag of beans in one go, and not much more. Also think about where it will live on the bench or in a cupboard.
Storage tip
Keep the vault in a cool, dark place away from the stove and direct sun, and press the inner lid down each time you open and re close it. Do not store beans in the fridge or freezer, as moisture and condensation can harm the flavour.
Need advice?
If you are not sure which size suits the beans you buy, talk to the Jetblack team or visit a showroom and we will point you to the right one.
