FAQs
Is there any difference in the bag sizes?
YES. The 12oz (green) bags and the 5lb bags are both nitrogen-flushed and heat-sealed and have a one-way degassing valve. This process keeps the oxygen (coffee enemy) out of the bag for extended freshness. The valve allows for the coffee to off-gas after the roast and gently escape without building pressure inside. Since it is one-way, it does not allow oxygen back in the bag. The 1lb bags are NOT heat-sealed or nitrogen flushed. If you are ordering 1lb bags, we recommend you drink them within 2 weeks of the roast date.
The 12oz are EZ Peel so you can literally peel them open from the top. The 5lb bags are not EZ Peel, so they must be cut open. The 1lb bags are simply rolled closed. 5lb bags come whole bean only.
If you were going to give Beanstock Coffee as a gift, which bag would you recommend?
Definitely the 12oz bags. They look better, stay fresh longer and hold up better with handling.
Where are the roast dates on the bags?
The 1lb and 5lb bags have them stamped on the back. The 12oz bags have them underneath on the bottom of the bag.
Should you put your roasted coffee beans/grounds in the fridge or freezer?
When it comes to storing roasted coffee we suggest that it be in an air tight container (such as an Airscape), out of direct sunlight and in a cool dry spot. Fridges can be okay if you keep your coffee in a zip lock bag and squeeze as much air as you can out. But we really only recommend that if weather conditions are very warm and/or humid. In our opinion, freezers can just be too extreme in terms of temperature. If it works for you and you choose to store your coffee in the fridge or freezer just make sure it is in an air-tight vessel as oxygen is an enemy of roasted coffee and air-tight also prevents odors and scents from other foods from being absorbed. All this being said, the January/February 2026 issue of Roast Magazine has a great article on recent testing around freezing roasted coffee. The modern coffee world is always studying, testing and evolving. This is our best answer on this day in January 2026.
How long does roasted coffee stay fresh?
Ok, first – how is your coffee being packaged? Is it heat-sealed into an air-tight package or container with a one-way degassing valve? Yes? So far, so good. No? If it’s just rolled down or loosely closed, oxygen can sneak in as it wants so you have a good 10-12 days from the roast date for peak freshness. After that it will steadily decrease in freshness. Next, and maybe most importantly, does the company roasting your coffee have a nitrogen-flush sealing machine? This is a huge difference maker. This machine flushes oxygen out of the bag by replacing it with nitrogen (flavorless, odorless and food safe), then seals the bag with very little to no oxygen inside. This process really extends the freshness life of your coffee another 90-120 days. This according to a Roaster’s Guild study several years ago. There are also certain high-end markets and coffee re-sellers that won’t consider selling your product without knowing you do this. If you see a coffee with a “Best Buy’ date 3-4 months after the roast date and they don’t nitrogen-flush, they either don’t understand coffee freshness or they are just plain lying to you. And yes, we do have one here at Beanstock Coffee. If you don't open your nitrogen-flush sealed bag of coffee it stays fresh for up to 120 days. Once you open that bag and introduce your coffee to oxygen, it should be had within that 10-12 day peak window, ideally. Storing it in an Airscape or even a zip lock bag where you can push out as much air as possible, once open, will also help.