Which brand of coffee is the Rolls Royce of all coffee?

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Freezing seems to minimize the staling process, not totally eliminate it. I have used vacuum packed/deep frozen coffee 8-10 weeks out from roast and it was quite good, but I wouldn't push it any further. Keep in mind this is based solely on espresso, which is definitely the most demanding in terms of having fresh coffee.

I find that once coffee is exposed to air I must use it within 3-4 days for maximum benefit, which is why I vacuum pack/freeze the way I do. I even experimented with this on a commercial level with fantastic results.

Most coffees degas within a few days, but this can vary based on storage methods.

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