Signs of Coffee Freshness
EVERYONE SAYS THEIR COFFEE IS FRESH, BUT HERE'S HOW YOU CAN PUT IT TO THE TEST
Roasted coffee is a perishable food – just like fresh produce or artisan bread. The flavor peaks a few days after roasting and diminishes once exposed to air, light, and moisture.
But unlike fresh produce or bread, it's not always clear when coffee is past its prime. So, how do you know when your coffee beans are fresh? Check for these four signs. And remember, whole bean coffee will remain fresh for a loner period of time than ground coffee.
1. Aroma – Envelops you when you open the bag. Deep and intoxicating, intense and fragrant.
2. Oiliness – Essential oils of the beans surface and exhibit a shiny gleam.
3. Bloom – Coffee gases from fresh grounds will bubble and “froth” when mixed with hot water.
4. Flavor – Fresh coffee tastes complex and variant, rather than flat and bland.
Of course, one way to know your coffee is truly fresh is to buy from Conlins Coffee. To ensure the freshest, best-tasting cup, store your coffee in an airtight container, grind coffee beans just before you brew, and serve you coffee within 30 minutes of brewing.
