Is My Coffee Fresh?

Have you ever gotten a bag of coffee and wonder if it is fresh or not? Here are some tips to help you recognize fresh versus stale coffee.

• 1.Roast date

All fresh coffee will have a roast date on it. If there is not a roast date on the bag, then you are likely drinking old coffee roasted months ago. If it does have a roast date and it is in the past 2 weeks, then you are good to go! If it’s been over 2 weeks, its going bad, finish it as soon as possible.

• 2.Ground or Whole Bean

I know not everyone owns or even wants to invest in a grinder at home, but if you do have the money to invest in one, I highly suggest it. Whole beans take longer to go stale than coffee that has been ground. The best time to grind your coffee is right before you brew it.

• 3.The Bloom

If you’re into pour over coffee, then you’ve likely seen the bloom. This is the release of gases from the beans causing them to “bubble”, right after you start pouring. This indicates fresh coffee.