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How to Read the Roast Date on a Coffee Bag (Freshness Guide)

You flip the bag over hoping for a clear date. Instead you find a cryptic “094” stamped on the seam, or a “Best By” that is nine months out. Which number actually tells you…

By Maya Brewer · · 4 min read  ·  Read the guide →
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Coffee Degassing After Roast: Why Fresh Beans Brew Worse

Coffee begins releasing carbon dioxide as soon as roasting ends, but there is no single “best day” that applies to every bean. Roast degree, roast profile, coffee species, storage and grind size all change…

By Maya Brewer · · 6 min read  ·  Read the guide →