Pro tip: Check the roast date before you buy beans at that new spot on Main Street

I mean, I stopped by The Daily Grind in Springfield yesterday, and all their bags just said 'fresh roasted' with no actual date. I asked the barista and he admitted some had been on the shelf for over two months. Maybe it's just me, but that's a huge red flag for a place that charges $18 a bag. Has anyone else run into this lately?

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the_beth1mo ago

Over two months" isn't that long for sealed beans.

laura_lane1mo ago

But what about the light exposure in that shop? Those big front windows might look nice, but sunlight hitting the bags for weeks is basically a flavor killer. A roast date in a dark cupboard is one thing, but sitting on a bright shelf is a whole other problem.