Our coffee is packaged in a sealed bag to ensure the freshness of the coffee bean. This effectively prevents oxygen from entering the bag until such time that the seal is opened. Avoid placing beans clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of the coffee bean. To preserve your coffee beans’ fresh roasted flavor they should be stored in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature in a dark and cool location. The enemy of coffee beans’ is air, light, moisture, & heat. We also suggest keeping your coffee beans whole and grinding as needed, just prior to brewing. This will enable you to enjoy the freshest possible cup of coffee. Coffee is a dry packaged food and there is no near term firm expiration date with most dry goods. Coffee beans are also what is called a shelf-stable dry good when properly stored.. However coffee that has not been stored properly loses its flavor and freshness. Stored properly our high caffeine coffee is best 30 days of the roast (ship) date to ensure you will have the best drinking experience possible.