when are these beans roasted before they are shipped and is storing an unopened/opened bag of beans in the freezer the best way to store these beans? is there a roast date stamped on the bag?
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Hi Jerry, We have expiration dates on the bags of Coffee Fool coffee if you buy directly from Amazon. If you buy through Amazon and we ship it out the coffee is roasted and shipped out within a few days. (Same if you buy direct from us of course) We have customers that prefer to freeze their coffee if it will be a while until they will use it. But is also keeps well in the unopened bag for a few weeks. So I do recommend you buy direct or through Amazon with us fulfilling your order. Thanks, The Coffee Fool
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Mine seemed fine, but I found this online regarding things you can look for to determine if it's fresh: http://www.ehow.com/info_8359516_storage-life-raw-cacao-beans.html I found the "best by" date on the bottom of the back panel - to the right of the bar code. Hope this helps! I would definitely contact the seller and see about a replacement if it seems bad.
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There is not an expiration date printed on my pkg. of vanilla beans. I have purchased them in the past and as long as you store them in a dark/cool place, they will last for several years.
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The vanilla beans will come in plastic vacuum sealed packages. It's recommended that you keep the beans sealed until usage but don't keep them stored in the plastic for more than a few months. You'll want to store in a glass container. Then you're good for about 8-12 (best) months up to 2 years. It's not that the bean will go bad, it just won't be as good. Don't store the container in the fridge, the cold strips the moisture from the bean and you'll have a harder time getting the yummy goodness out of it! Keep it in a cool dark place (we keep ours with the rest of our spices). If your beans get dry just use it for something else like flavoring milk! The vanilla beans will come in plastic vacuum sealed packages. It's recommended that you keep the beans sealed until usage but don't keep them stored in the plastic for more than a few months. You'll want to store in a glass container. Then you're good for about 8-12 (best) months up to 2 years. It's not that the bean will go bad, it just won't be as good. Don't store the container in the fridge, the cold strips the moisture from the bean and you'll have a harder time getting the yummy goodness out of it! Keep it in a cool dark place (we keep ours with the rest of our spices). If your beans... » Read More The vanilla beans will come in plastic vacuum sealed packages. It's recommended that you keep the beans sealed until usage but don't keep them stored in the plastic for more than a few months. You'll want to store in a glass container. Then you're good for about 8-12 (best) months up to 2 years. It's not that the bean will go bad, it just won't be as good. Don't store the container in the fridge, the cold strips the moisture from the bean and you'll have a harder time getting the yummy goodness out of it! Keep it in a cool dark place (we keep ours with the rest of our spices). If your beans get dry just use it for something else like flavoring milk! « Show Less
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The package said not to freeze. I did previous review on the internet and a lady advised she would individual wrap leftover beans in wax paper then place in a freezer bag. She would then pull out one or two as needed. I did have a few left over and placed them in the freezer. I have not pulled them out for use at this time.
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I don't refrigerate them, and they're just fine. I've been using them for about 8 years. HOWEVER, if you mix them in water and you don't drink it all within say 4 to 6 hours you must refrigerate them or they will go bad. As long as the seeds are dry they are fine for several years, and it doesn't matter if the bag has been opened or not.
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The expiration date is not as important as the ROASTING date. Usually coffee expires 2 months after it was roasted, the flavor just isnt the same. Not many roasters place the date of raosting on their bags. Usually, the best date to consume coffee is between day 1 and 10 after being roasted. Optimally if you can buy Whole Bean and grind it yourself; this promote optimum flavor.
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I've not bought this brand but my research showed: never freeze beans; keep cool are dark and as airtight as you can and - this is a wonderful plus - they 'age' and they do it well. I've had bourbon beans triple bagged in a plastic container for over four years [I got around 50 or so at one time] and they smell better than they ever did. Just my experience. BTW I found bourbon far superior to Tahitian, but this just might be my taste.
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I keep mine in the fridge after opening and only grind right before using. The bag lasts me slightly less than a month, so I never have any freshness issues.
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They are dried Peppers in the ziplock bag, you have to remove the stem and I use a coffee grinder, I have not had any problems with the order and would purchase from them again, I use them mixed with Habs and Ghost pepper to make salsa. Have you contacted the supplier, I am not sure if you are just not happy with your order or if you did in fact receive not a good batch? The peppers in the zip lock bag look dried, you are actually wanting the seeds for various dishes. Make sure you wear gloves do not touch your face with any of the seeds or outside peppers or you will have to have a visit to the Doctor. Just letting you know that I am happy with the order :) They are dried Peppers in the ziplock bag, you have to remove the stem and I use a coffee grinder, I have not had any problems with the order and would purchase from them again, I use them mixed with Habs and Ghost pepper to make salsa. Have you contacted the supplier, I am not sure if you are just not happy with your order or if you did in fact receive not a good batch? The peppers in the zip lock bag look dried, you are actually wanting the seeds for various dishes. Make sure you wear gloves do not touch your face with any of the seeds or outside peppers or you will have to have a visit... » Read More They are dried Peppers in the ziplock bag, you have to remove the stem and I use a coffee grinder, I have not had any problems with the order and would purchase from them again, I use them mixed with Habs and Ghost pepper to make salsa. Have you contacted the supplier, I am not sure if you are just not happy with your order or if you did in fact receive not a good batch? The peppers in the zip lock bag look dried, you are actually wanting the seeds for various dishes. Make sure you wear gloves do not touch your face with any of the seeds or outside peppers or you will have to have a visit to the Doctor. Just letting you know that I am happy with the order :) « Show Less
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Supposedly none. They're supposed to be raw. But I can smell them through the packaging so it means the seal is not tight and the beans have been drying out for I'm not sure how long. The company said they buy in bulk and put in their own bag.
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I really don't know for sure but I've heard up to 5 years possible longer. I mean they are dried beans, just keep them in a dark cool spot in the house. That's what I'm doing. I've had mine for a few years now and I plan on checking out some of them this year in the garden. I'll find out then how well they do. Good luck to you.
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My Godiva coffee is Chocolate Truffle. I freeze several bags - keeps them fresh until I need them. My current bag I'm using has an exp date of March 2014. I just got it out of the freezer about a week ago. Still taste wonderful - good to the last drop.
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Hello Bob. I was told by the seller that if I keep the seeds in the freezer and thaw them slowly before I use them they will be good forever. Hence mine are in the freezer. If you buy these, the seller includes an info sheet on all this. Good luck.
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The package does not show a roasting date. It shows only an expiration date which on mine was 01/04/2015. I wish they would all put on a roasting date because I have no idea how long after roasting the expiration date is. I bought mine 05/04/2014 so the expiration date is eight months out. Without knowing what they figure the life is, it is impossible to tell how long ago it was roasted.
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I can't imagine being able to get, imported, non-fermented beans. That said, I don't truly know. They look and taste like every other raw fermented bean that I have tried - except that they were really well vacuum sealed and tasted fresher than most maybe not as strong as some. If they aren't fermented, it is a surprise to me.
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I am not sure. I purchased mine for using in a recipe not just for eating. I put mine in the freezer shortly after arriving so I am not sure how to tell if they are stale or not. They seemed good when I received them. Just for eating, I do prefer roasted nuts because it does bring out their flavor more.