00:00Coffee beans may not spoil as quickly as the milk or cream you put in your coffee,
00:04but did you know they can still go bad?
00:07Don't fret, Roasty Coffee knows that you should not expect to see mold
00:10or get poisoned by old coffee.
00:13You just get a funny taste or smell.
00:15Here are a few ways to check the freshness of your cup of joe.
00:19Business Insider knows that you should look for a shiny appearance on your coffee beans
00:23since coffee grounds are chock full of oil-like substances, acids, and other compounds.
00:28A coffee consultant tells HuffPost that coffee beans can also be too fresh,
00:33like a banana that's not yet ripe.
00:35It's best to wait a few days after roasting and factor in some, quote, off-roast time.
00:41All Recipes knows that the best way to store your coffee is in an airtight container
00:46away from moisture and light.
00:48According to Roasty Coffee, the general rule of thumb for freshness is 6 to 9 months for whole beans,
00:543 to 5 months for ground coffee, and 2 to 20 years for instant coffee.
00:59Although, I wouldn't suggest keeping any drink for 20 years.
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