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Coffee begins to loose its flavour after it is ground, so it is best to grind the beans just before you will brew it. The longer ground coffee sits around exposed to the air the faster it becomes stale. Coffee companies want you to enjoy their coffee at it's best flavour, so they put an expiration date on it. This way you will want to brew it and drink it while it still has it's best flavour. So it is safe to drink, although it might not be at its best. Source(s): midnight Â· 7 years ago.
Shelf Life of Coffee. The shelf life of coffee will depend upon whether it is whole bean or ground as well as if the vacuum seal has been removed. Whole bean coffee can be stored in an airtight container (after removing the vacuum seal) in the pantry for about three weeks, and in the freezer for about three months. Coffee which has been ground only has a shelf life in the pantry of about 7-10 days, but can survive in the refrigerator for about three weeks.