How long does coffee beans stay good after roasting?

Unlike many products, coffee does not expire suddenly. But that does not mean it maintains its properties forever.

From the moment it is roasted, coffee begins a natural evolution: it first improves, stabilizes, and over time starts to lose aromas, sweetness, and definition.

📅 Coffee life phases at DFRNT:

🟩 7 days – 2 months:
The optimal point. The coffee has lost the CO₂ that affected extraction and retains all its aromatic nuances.

🟨 2 – 4 months:
Still balanced, but starts to lose intensity. Ideal for filter methods or with milk.

🟧 4 – 12 months:
Loses body, sweetness, and complexity. It is not defective coffee, but it no longer reflects its origin.

🟥 More than 12 months:
Not recommended. Oxidation has done its work: the coffee is flat and characterless.

💡 Tip:
Always store whole bean coffee in its original bag with a valve or in an airtight, opaque container. Avoid moisture, heat, and direct light.

☕ At DFRNT:
All our coffee bags come with a one-way valve to preserve their freshness to the maximum.

And if you want to try different profiles at their best moment, see all DFRNT coffee.