Freshness is key for a quality espresso, and the roast date on coffee bags is a good indicator. If you can't find the roast date, you can test freshness by grinding beans and adding hot water to check for bloom. Fresh beans will bubble and foam due to trapped carbon dioxide, while stale beans won't react at all. For optimal flavor, beans should rest after roasting for one to three weeks and should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
The freshness of your espresso beans is crucial for a quality cup. The roast date helps, but you can test freshness using a simple bloom method.
Ground coffee that bubbles and foams during the bloom test indicates freshness. If it doesn’t bloom at all, your beans are stale.
Freshly roasted coffee beans should rest for about a week before brewing to reach their optimal flavor profile of one to three weeks post-roast.
Storing espresso beans in an airtight container at room temperature is essential for maintaining freshness and achieving the best flavor.
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