
Does Coffee Go Bad?
Does coffee go bad? It’s a question that crops up often, but most often after you got carried away buying beans on sale, or if you have a jar of decaf in the cupboard that you reserve for those special visitors that don’t drink "proper coffee".
Coffee, like most things, will go bad. Eventually. Exactly how long it takes depends on a lot of factors.
How fresh was the coffee in the first place?Is it ground or beans?Do you store it in the cupboard?Keep it in the resealable pack?Is it cold brew that you’ve already prepared?
There are a lot of practices that can prolong or shorten the shelf life of your coffee, but there are some general guidelines you can stick to. These not only prevent your coffee from going stale but provide you with a fresh-tasting drink.
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