Freshly roasted coffee is roasted after the order is placed and shipped within 48 hours. Unlike supermarket coffees that sit on shelves for months, it should be consumed within 2-6 weeks of the roast date. At Fuga Coffee, all coffees are roasted to order.
After roasting, coffee begins releasing CO2 and its aromatic compounds slowly dissipate. The first 2-4 weeks offer the most intense flavor and aroma. Significant taste loss occurs in coffee older than 2 months. Always look for a roast date on the package — a "best before" date alone is not enough.
Store it in an airtight, opaque container at room temperature. Avoid the refrigerator — moisture damages coffee oils. The first 24-48 hours after roasting is the degassing period; leave the beans in their bag with a one-way valve during this time. Consume within 2-3 weeks of opening.
Freshly roasted coffee refers to beans best consumed within 2-4 weeks of the roast date, while their aromatic compounds are still intact. Fuga Coffee roasts to order and ships within 48 hours of roasting — ensuring your coffee arrives at peak freshness.
During roasting, coffee beans develop over 1,000 aromatic compounds. These volatiles begin to diminish through oxidation and off-gassing almost immediately. The first 48 hours after roasting are a “resting” period — CO₂ release stabilizes and flavors settle. From day three onward, the bean enters its ideal brewing window.
The difference between freshly roasted specialty coffee and supermarket beans that have sat on shelves for months is unmistakable from the first sip. Fresh coffee delivers bright acidity, distinct tasting notes, and a long, clean aftertaste. Stale coffee tastes flat, papery, and woody.
Fuga Coffee’s roast-to-order model differs fundamentally from industrial production. Every batch is roasted in small lots, profiled to each origin’s sweet spot. Brazil Mogiana is taken to a medium-dark to capture its chocolate depth, while Ethiopia Uraga receives a light roast to preserve its fruit-forward brightness.
The most reliable way to ensure freshness is to order directly from the roaster. Every Fuga Coffee package displays the roast date clearly, so you always know exactly how fresh your coffee is.
Look for a “roast date” on the bag, not just a “best by” date. Beans older than 4 weeks lose their specialty character, no matter how premium they are.
For espresso, 7-10 days of rest is ideal. For filter methods, 3-5 days. Very fresh beans release excess CO₂ that disrupts extraction.
Purchase only what you can consume in two weeks. 250g bags are the sweet spot for maintaining freshness.
“The window when coffee aromas are most vivid is 7-21 days after roasting. That’s why knowing the roast date matters more than the price tag.”— Fuga Coffee Roasting Team
