Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister for Coffee & Food Storage - Airtight Sealed Container, Clear Glass, Large Coffee Bean Storage, 1.2 Litre Jar

Product Information

The Atmos doesn’t perform as well with powdered goods. This is because fine powders can get suctioned through the filter on the lid and end up clogging the vacuum pump. We wouldn’t recommend using the Atmos for anything smaller than the holes on the underside of the lid. Cleaning and Maintenance Each Atmos is made up of three main parts: the canister base, the silicone seal, and the vacuum lid. When the device is pressurized, the silicone seal is the ultimate harmonized between the base and the lid. It keeps the unit airtight and prevents any damage from the lid compressing against the base. Functionality The design of the Atmos is very modern, sleek, and sophisticated. Whether you opt for the glass or the matte design, you will not be disappointed. The Fellow Atmos coffee vacuum canister storage jar collection comes in two style variations - Stainless Steel or Glass – and both ooze the usual timeless elegance you can expect from Fellow. There are also several sizes to choose from so you can choose the container suited for the amount of coffee you brew.

This canister is available in three sizes and multiple colors. The medium canister, which we tested, comfortably holds 1 pound of ground or whole bean coffee. We filled the canister with water and shook it upside down over the sink to test the integrity of the airtight seal. Not a single drop of water escaped, showing how well your coffee beans will be protected inside. The item should not be put in the dishwasher, but we washed inside the canister with a sponge without issue. After you’ve pressurized the container, the lid will stay suctioned onto the base of the unit. To release the pressure, there is a button on the top of the lid. Press this down fully and you’ll hear a satisfying hissing sound. This is the sound of air reentering the container. Once the hissing sound has stopped, the lid can easily be pulled off of the base of the container. canister holds up to 6oz of coffee beans, 0.7L canister holds up to 10oz of coffee beans, and 1.2L canister holds up to 16oz of coffee beans. What really sets this canister apart is its inner lid, which you press down via a handle to remove the air from inside. Out of the 15 canisters we tested, this one tied for first place in freshness and flavor, largely due to the effectiveness of the inner lid. The Airscape is also one of the easiest canisters to clean (even though it's not dishwasher-safe) because its large size allows customers to reach all parts inside with a sponge. While glass isn't the best material for a canister, as exposure to sunlight causes coffee to go stale faster, the Bodum Yohki storage jar tested well enough that it deserves inclusion on this list. (It even outperformed several stainless canisters that we tested.) Just try to keep it out of direct sunlight if possible.

Overall Score: 4.8/5

It’s been pretty neat to see how strong the vacuum in the unit is; we haven’t been able to remove the lid yet without first depressurizing it. Other Uses As with any kitchen appliance, there are specific ways to clean and maintain your new Atmos. We’d like to preface this section by letting you know that the Atmos is not microwave safe, dishwasher save, or oven safe. If you want your Atmos to last awhile, we recommend not putting it in any of those places. First Use

So if you want to avoid a rough brew you need the Fellow Atmos Storage Jar collection in your life.

Whole bean coffee freshness: We performed a similar test with whole beans that we did with ground coffee, storing half a bag in each canister and the other half in the bag over the course of eight days. We made notes on color and aroma of the beans before and after storage, and prepared a cup of coffee with the canister- and bag-stored beans to compare their flavor. As a further test of post-storage freshness, we sealed a few beans in zip-top bags and watched to see if the bags puffed up. (Fresh coffee beans produce carbon dioxide, which gradually inflates a sealed bag.) Fellow produces hight quality products and the Atmos is no exception. The Atmos feels solid in your hand and we think our canisters are going to stand the test of time. These robust jars are built to withstand the test of time and are also perfect for other perishable products, such as biscuits or dried fruit.

This smart Atmos jar banishes air, moisture, and odours from inside with a clever vacuum feature to stop your beans from ageing out before you’ve enjoyed them. Great coffee means FRESH coffee. And the primary way to keep your beans from losing their flavour and punch is to keep public enemy number 1 – aka oxygen - away from them. We tested the largest model, which holds 2.5 quarts. Since it isn't specifically designed for coffee, we found it more simplistic than other canisters, some of which include one-way CO2 valves, clasps, coffee scoops, and more. It's also on the expensive end, partially because of the durable stoneware it's made from, so it isn't the best value for money out there. Regardless, we gave it high marks for freshness, durability, and ease of cleaning. You can find the Le Creuset Storage Canister in three sizes, starting at 23 ounces and working up to this 2.5-quart model. This offers the chance to buy a matching set in various sizes should you want to store other kitchen goods, like sugar and flour. The canister is dishwasher-safe, although the lid is hand-wash only. Fellow priced the Atmos right in line with other coffee canisters. To us it’s worth every penny considering it keeps air out of our coffee beans.Stainless steel is the most common material for a coffee canister, but plastic, ceramic, copper, and glass are all options, too. One key detail to look out for is whether the material is translucent and would expose coffee beans to UV rays, which would make them go stale faster. This mainly applies to plastic and glass. Another concern is durability. Would you prefer a more durable material like stainless steel? If aesthetic the biggest factor, you may prefer something that stands out more, like ceramic or copper. One of the only areas in which the Aspen canister didn't excel was in a test that assesses if its seal is airtight. After storing coffee in the canister for more than a week, we determined that the beans had lost a lot of their CO2, indicating that the canister isn't fully airtight. The coffee, both ground and whole beans, remained fresh enough to brew a tasty batch, however, so you shouldn't be deterred from purchasing the Aspen canister. It just doesn't have the same top performance as some of the pricier, specialized coffee canisters.