The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
Keep beans airtight and cool. Your beansâ greatest enemies are air, moisture, heat, and light. To preserve your beansâ fresh roasted flavor as long as possible, store them in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature. Coffee beans can be beautiful, but avoid clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of your coffee. Keep your beans in a dark and cool location. A cabinet near the oven is often too warm, and so is a spot on the kitchen counter that gets strong afternoon sun. Coffee's retail packaging is generally not ideal for long-term storage. If possible, invest in storage canisters with an airtight seal.
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.