introduction:
You see a bag of coffee that says: "Roasted 2 days ago"
She says, "Excellent! Fresh!"
But suddenly... you make your cup and it tastes "choked", or there is gas pressure, or the flavor is not clear.
Why? Because excessive freshness in coffee does not always mean good taste.
In this article we explain:
- When is coffee "new"?
- When is it considered "ready"?
- And when does it actually start to lose its flavor?
1. Fresh Ben = still breathing
🔥 After roasting, coffee releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) in large quantities, which:
- Prevents good extraction
- It makes the coffee "boil" by increasing the preparation time.
- Gives a "pressed" or unbalanced taste
🎯 Result:
Coffee that is less than 3 days old often gives you the best experience.
2. "Relaxed" coffee is best.
📆 The golden period for specialty coffee:
5 to 20 days from roasting date (varies depending on the type of coffee)
🎯 During this period:
- Gases gradually decrease
- The flavors begin to open up and become clear.
- The cup is balanced and easy to prepare.
3. Old Ben = dull taste... but not always bad
☕ After 30-40 days:
- The flavors start to fade.
- Acidity goes away
- A "flat" taste begins to appear.
But some coffee remains excellent for up to 6 weeks if stored properly:
- in a sealed box
- Away from heat, light and moisture
4. Ok, when should I throw away the coffee?
❌ There is no exact “expiration” date…
But if:
- The flavor is gone
- Or it has an earthy or old taste
- Or strange bitterness
🎯 Here we can say that the coffee is actually finished.
5. Examples of INGO by roasting date:
🟢 Ethiopia Bombe – Volume Roastery
– Roasted a week ago = perfect for preparation now
🟡 Colombia El Paraiso – Shuffle Roastery
- Roasted 3 days ago = Start testing it after how many days
✅ Conclusion:
Coffee is like fruit… it has a “ripening season,” a time when it is at its best.
Not every fresh coffee deserves to be prepared immediately, and not every old coffee is expired.
Pay attention to the roasting date, and your cup will arrive at the perfect time ☕👌
👉 Order crops with the perfect roasting time from INGO