Are Your Coffee Beans Stale? Here's An Easy Way To Tell.
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Experts say even the best beans can go bad, whether they're whole or ground. (And they can also be too fresh.)
Whether that coffee cup in your hand came from a local diner, a gas station or your high-end espresso-maker, all coffee is pretty good at getting the job done — meaning it can help you move through the world like an upright, sentient being, no matter how early in the day. But if you’re a true coffee connoisseur, you most likely want to enjoy that magic elixir when it’s at peak flavor and freshness.
Coffee beans, just like anything else you consume, can grow stale over time. That doesn’t necessarily mean your brew is unsafe or undrinkable as it ages, but it’s probably not going to be the Platonic ideal of a hot beverage. To keep beans at their peak for perking, check out these insights from coffee experts: