How Fresh Should Coffee Beans Be?

If you've started exploring better coffee, you've probably heard people talking about freshly roasted coffee beans.

But does freshness really matter?

Yes, although it doesn't mean you need to panic the moment your coffee has been sitting in the cupboard for a while.

When buying speciality coffee, you may see a roast date printed on the packaging.

This tells you when the coffee was roasted and gives you useful information about its age.

Roasting transforms green coffee into the aromatic coffee beans we recognise.

The coffee then continues to change after roasting.

That's why many coffee enthusiasts pay attention to roast dates rather than simply buying the biggest bag available.

Freshly roasted coffee won't stay at its best if the bag is constantly left open in a hot, bright kitchen.

Protect your beans from:

A sealed container stored somewhere cool and dark is a simple starting point.

It's easy to disappear down a coffee rabbit hole.

Perfect bean.

Perfect grinder setting.

Perfect dose.

Perfect extraction.

Suddenly your morning coffee feels like a chemistry exam.

Coffee should still be enjoyable.

Learn the basics, experiment and pay attention to what tastes good to you.

That's the philosophy behind Velin Brew.

Whether you're making espresso at home or taking your coffee setup on the road, great coffee doesn't need to feel complicated.

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