Green coffee beans will last for around two years without any noticeable loss of flavor. Green coffee beans should be stored in some sort of container that will allow it to breathe and not impart another flavor to the beans: burlap bags, paper bags, etc.; avoid plastic containers. Storing them at room temperature and out of direct light is fine.

Immediately after roasting, Roast A Bean recommends waiting until the beans have cooled and degassed for at least 4 hours. Flavor will begin to decline after about 10 days, so only roast what you will use in that time. We believe, based upon research that you should roast enough to last 4 to 5 days and use the coffee within 7 to 10 days after roasting to maintain the freshness.

You bet! We ship all coffee within 48 hours of roasting, normally within 24 hours. The coffee is packed in heat sealed bags with one-way valves, which allow the carbon dioxide produced by recently roasted beans to be expelled whilst keeping air out. To help you keep the coffee fresh once you receive it, the bags are resealable. Whole bean coffee that is well stored should continue to taste great for up to four weeks, ground coffee slightly shorter.

This green coffee bean is the best quality grown thus demanding a higher price in the coffee industry. Arabica green coffee comes from an evergreen plant that grows to a height of 15-20 feet. Arabica green coffees are more acceptable to various pests and are more vulnerable to cold weather conditions. It is grown in the region between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn and flourishes best when grown at high altitudes from 2500 feet to 6500 feet above sea level.

Mainly grown in Brazil and parts of Africa, Robusta coffee trees grow taller, are more resistant to pests and disease, are hardier and produce more beans than Arabica. This variety makes up about a third of the world coffee market. The caffeine content of Robusta beans is about twice that of Arabica. Robusta is often used for instant coffee and supermarket-grade blends.

Yes, the unique flavor each green coffee bean variety carries with it sometimes can be combined with others to create a more complex taste. The art of blending requires knowledge of each bean. Once the characteristics have been determined for that variety, a roaster may combine them to create the desired blend of flavors. Debate exists today among professional coffee roasters whether to roast all the different beans together or separately.

Roast only what you can use within a week. Store the roasted whole bean then grind only enough beans to use just before you prepare your coffee. Each roaster will roast a different amount of beans so you may roast more frequently depending on your choice.

NO. Usually samples like peas should first be crushed in blender or mill because temperature of surface and inside can be very much different, plus when crushed can be heated evenly. Note that when crushing sample start measurement soon because by crushing the sample’s superficial area gets bigger and can absorb moisture in the ambient air.

A good rule of thumb is two to three years, but stored properly, green coffee can last many years. In fact, some species are especially prized if they are aged. Store your green coffee beans at 10 to 30 degrees Celsius, or 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. While some prefer to store green beans in jute or canvas bags, to allow the beans to breathe, those who store them in plastic bags or jars report no deterioration in quality.

Our decaffeinated coffees are produced by a direct solvent process. The green beans are softened by steam and then flushed with methylene chloride to remove 97% of the caffeine. The methylene chloride is then drawn off, the beans are steamed a second time and then dry heated to evaporate almost all solvents.

We use only premium 100% Arabica coffee beans to give you the best cup of coffee money can buy. Arabica beans are high grade beans, grown in high areas (usually above 3000'). Robusta beans are low-grade beans, grown in low areas. Arabica coffee beans command the highest prices whereas robusta coffee beans are cheap and principally used as fillers.

Pre-ground coffee beans quickly loses its flavor after it has been through the grinding process. Actually, in a matter of hours a lot of the flavor is lost. For this reason we strongly urge coffee lovers to buy and use only Whole Bean Coffees. Only grind enough to brew the amount required.

Alta Dena Dairy products are identified with an open code "sell by" date. For example, a milk carton with a code OCT 31 may be sold until October 31st. The printed "sell by" code is only a guarantee of freshness for a product that has been refrigerated properly and has not been opened or exposed to contamination. Please understand that after a product is purchased and then opened, it may not remain fresh until the "sell by" date.

Freshness is one of the key factors that effect the flavor in your cup. The general rule is "the fresher the better". That's why Cafe Milagro roasts your coffee immediately prior to shipment. We encourage you to buy enough coffee to get you through the next several weeks, not months.

Roast A Bean recommends that after roasting and waiting until the coffee has degassed, you should store the roasted beans in an airtight container. Oxygen can quickly deteriorate the quality of coffee. Storing fresh roasted beans in a good airtight seal container can minimize this. It is important to note that freshly roasted beans can emit gases within the first 24 hours after roasting. We recommend allowing the gases to escape within that time and then seal in an airtight container.

We regularly order our coffee in small batches from our local roaster, Mr. Henry Kalebjian, specifically to assure maximum freshness. (Freshly roasted coffee, once exposed to the open air, retains its peak flavor for a maximum of two weeks.) Local sourcing assures us both responsiveness and accountability. Whole beans stay far fresher for far longer than pre-ground coffee. That is why our machines only grind beans to order for every cup.

Coffee that is not going to be used immediately should be stored in your freezer and will not experience any loss of flavor for several months. We strongly recommend using whole coffee beans and grinding the beans immediately before brewing. Only grind enough beans for one brew. Once the bag is open do not put back in the freezer. Condensation will occur causing mustiness. Instead, zip lock the bag tightly shut and store in a cool dry place well away from heat.

Green coffee beans typically cost less than half as much as roasted beans, and very often one quarter as much. Home roasting not only provides vastly superior coffee, it provides substantial savings. For more information on the economics of home roasting, click here.

We use coffee beans from all over the world. Our beans come from countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Sumatra, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Brazil and Hawaii. Our beans are exclusively 100% Arabica which is superior in cup quality to the other principal commercial coffee species. They are then roasted and ground in our Malden facility.