Super Quick Video Tips: Are Your Coffee Beans Fresh?

Don't fall victim to a cup of stale coffee.


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[joseph duong]

so all those coffee that are sold at the supermarket in vaccum seal bag are no good since they dont puff up?

[americastestkitchen]

Hi Joseph, For the best coffee, beans should be within 7-10 days of roasting. Of course, those supermarket beans are still brewable and drinkable, but we were going for the best possible beans. Thanks for your question! -- Belle

[radbcc]

wow, useful tip. thanks

[Al Soto]

Just buy beans from a reputable coffee shop or roaster that prints the roast date on your bag. 2nd only buy the amount of beans that will carry you for two weeks and leave the guessing out of the whole thing. Buy small amounts often. Treat coffee just like you would fresh produce.

[MissGIJoeTV]

@michieltr Ziplock bags are still permeable.

[michieltr]

how can coffee pik up flavors in the fridge i you store them in a ziplock bag?

[Invisiman]

the way she talks makes me wanna punch her so bad...