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.
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. Freezing ground coffee is not recommended. Unopened coffee, whether ground or whole bean, will last in the pantry for about two years. While there is a lot of disagreement about how long coffee will last for, there is one consensus when it comes to storing coffee and itâs shelf life â light, air, and moisture will all have an impact on the quality and freshness of coffee.