One of the most popular questions when it comes to coffee is. What is the shelf life of coffee and how to store coffee.

What Is The Shelf Life Of Coffee After Purchase

• Bags for roasted coffee are made in such a way as to keep the roasted coffee fresh without having a negative effect on the coffee’s taste.
• Place the coffee bag inside an airtight container away from light and moisture at room temperature or cooler if possible.
• Coffee beans are porous and absorb moisture and odors. They are also perishable and will lose aroma and flavor over time.
• Coffee beans that have been roasted have a shelf life of two to four weeks if properly stored.
• After two weeks, the coffee can begin to lose flavor so it is always a good idea to buy fresh coffee frequently.
• Ideally speaking, coffee should be ground just before drinking it.
• The best way to store the unused coffee is in the bag in which it is packaged.
• You can extend the “freshness” life of unopened bags of specialty coffee. Place them inside a freezer bag and close securely. Doing this step seems to reduce the roasted coffee beans further “out-gassing” through the one-way valve in the side of the bag. We tried it and it noticeably retains the coffee’s fresh taste and aroma.

What Is The Commercial Shelf Life Of Coffee After Harvest

• Aged green beans lose their acidity and gain body.
• Green coffee beans are generally stored in a dry environment and can last up to ten years or longer.

Stored green beans are known as “aged coffees.”