Do Whole Coffee Beans Go Bad
Last Updated on October 19, 2022
Do whole coffee beans go bad?
Stored properly, coffee beans can stay relatively fresh up to 9 months, although their quality will slowly degrade over this time. Coffee grounds stored in an airtight container can last you an extra couple of months.
How long do whole coffee beans last?
Coffee beans last longer than ground coffee. An unopened pack will last for 6-9 months. However, even once opened, expect the beans to taste reasonable for six months. If frozen, roasted coffee beans last at least two years.
How do you know if whole bean coffee is bad?
How do you know if coffee beans are bad: smell them. Stale coffee beans have a dull, lifeless, and even rancid or musty aroma. If the beans smell musty, the brewed coffee will taste that way.
Do whole bean coffee beans go bad?
Coffee beans won’t ever “go bad,” which is why you don’t typically see an expiration date on the package. Coffee beans are considered a shelf-stable dry good. So, although it would actually take years for them to go stale, they do lose their freshness about 7-10 days after being roasted.
