We have made the decision to remove the valve from our standard retail bags in our effort to ensure fully sustainable retail packaging; since valves are predominantly non-compostable plastic. After tasting testing, we found that our coffee performed better in non-valved bags. Often one-way valves can not ensure volatile particles entering the bag and negatively impacting the beans inside – this includes oxygen which will increase the ageing process of the coffee. Furthermore, valves on coffee bags were originally included in mind for higher pressure dark roasted coffee, whereas much less carbon dioxide is released from light to medium roasted coffee, making the valve more redundant. Once opening your bag, we recommend storing your beans in an opaque, airtight container to make sure your coffee stays fresh for as long as possible.