How Long Do Coffee Beans Last?

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Shelf Life of Coffee Beans

  • Coffee beans last 14 days after roasting before going stale.
  • Ground coffee lasts half an hour to an hour before going stale.
  • Nitrogen-sealed bags stay fresh for a year.
  • Whole coffee beans sealed in a bag last up to 8 months in a pantry.
  • An unopened bag stays fresh up to a year after roast date.
  • Proper storage containers only delay coffee freshness.

Preserving Coffee Flavor

  • To preserve flavor, use beans roasted in the last two weeks.
  • Store coffee beans away from air, moisture, and heat in an air-tight container.
  • Storing in an air-tight container away from light, air, moisture, and heat preserves beans.

Factors Affecting Coffee Freshness

  • Time, air, light, moisture, and purchasing ground coffee impact coffee freshness.

Are 2-year-old Coffee Beans Still Good?

  • The text does not provide information about the expiry or safety of coffee beans after 2 years.

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