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Permalink Reply by ooshs on June 1, 2011 at 8:28am

roasted coffee gives out CO2.  From what I understood, at least a day after roasting, most beans peak between 2 ~6 days. 

My 2 cents.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Williamson on June 1, 2011 at 11:09am

It's too fresh (in my mind) up to the 72 hour mark post-roast...USUALLY!!! I'd say days 3-8 depending on the coffee.  I've had a lot of African's that are best days 6-9.  It's such a volatile thing, and of course proper storage of the coffee must be taken into account.  

 

Best response: Cup it or brew it every day to see how it develops over maybe 12-14 days and take notes on that particular coffee and how it changes.  You'll be surprised, I think 

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Permalink Reply by Jason Haeger on June 1, 2011 at 11:30am

I agree with this, for the most part.  Every coffee is different.  I've seen peaks anywhere between next day and 14 days after roasting.  Rule of thumb, give it at least 12-24hrs. to rest before enjoying.  

Daniel Williamson said:

It's too fresh (in my mind) up to the 72 hour mark post-roast...USUALLY!!! I'd say days 3-8 depending on the coffee.  I've had a lot of African's that are best days 6-9.  It's such a volatile thing, and of course proper storage of the coffee must be taken into account.  

 

Best response: Cup it or brew it every day to see how it develops over maybe 12-14 days and take notes on that particular coffee and how it changes.  You'll be surprised, I think 

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Permalink Reply by Martin Pachev on June 1, 2011 at 1:03pm

Thanks, all!

Good advice, Daniel, but all coffee I bye is roasted. But I am thinking of changing this...It will be difficult for me, becаuse here/in Bulgaria/ we drink more robusta.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Baldwin on June 13, 2011 at 5:07pm

From the experience ive had, Espresso should be served no sooner than the 3rd day.  Drip Coffee, French Press and such can do well 24-36 hours after roast.

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Permalink Reply by zack burnett on June 14, 2011 at 5:27am

I've got a Ugandan that is pretty flat for the first 3-4 days off of roast.  By day 5 it's getting good and from day 6 to about day 14 watch out!  It's like a completely different coffee once it has been properly rested.  Goes from flat and uninteresting to deep and complex as it ages up to a point.

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Permalink Reply by Martin Pachev on June 21, 2011 at 1:30pm

Thanks Zack,

Please tell me what is the best way to keep coffee after roasting?

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I've got a Ugandan that is pretty flat for the first 3-4 days off of roast.  By day 5 it's getting good and from day 6 to about day 14 watch out!  It's like a completely different coffee once it has been properly rested.  Goes from flat and uninteresting to deep and complex as it ages up to a point.

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