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Old 10-18-2008, 09:33 PM   #15
Resipsa
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Default Re: Do you "age" your coffee?

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Originally Posted by md4958 View Post
Espresso will retain its freshness for 6 months from roasting as long as it is in its sealed bag.
Well, we disagree is all I can say, :

As evidenced by my favorite site about everything espresso.....and no, they aren't talking about ground coffee, LOL:

Relevant quote:

" Most serious enthusiasts feel that this shelf life is considerably less than a month, and many agree the shelf life at room temperature is limited to as little as 10 days after roasting. There is no evidence that simple valve bag packaging at room temperature significantly extends storage life for consumers who care about coffee freshness"
Full article:

http://www.home-barista.com/store-co...n-freezer.html

Last edited by Resipsa; 10-18-2008 at 09:41 PM.
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