Found around 10kg of 18 year old vacuum sealed coffee beans. Safe to consume?

If its just odorless and bland smell, then it is probably still good to drink, but probably won’t have any flavor. Coffee like that, will not be harmful to you, just not be “good” to taste (but also probably not “bad to taste either).

How long are coffee beans good for vacuum sealed?

By removing the air, vacuum packing slows the oxidation process. Therefore, vacuum-packed coffee grounds can last between 3-5 months; whereas, vacuum-packed coffee beans are still good for 6-9 months.

Can you use 10 year old coffee beans?

Yes, old coffee beans are safe to drink. They won’t taste as good as fresh beans, and they will probably have a musty or even rancid aroma, but they will not make you sick.

How long are coffee beans safe?

Stored properly, coffee beans can stay relatively fresh up to 9 months, although their quality will slowly degrade over this time. Coffee grounds stored in an airtight container can last you an extra couple of months.

Can coffee beans be vacuum sealed?

A glass container or canister of coffee beans should be kept in a cabinet or pantry. Vacuum sealing and freezing your coffee beans is an excellent way to store your beans. If you vacuum seal coffee and store it in your pantry, the coffee will release carbon dioxide gas.

Can old coffee beans make you sick?

The good news: No, coffee doesn’t really “go bad” in the way that bread grows mold or a banana slowly rots on your countertop. And drinking coffee made from old beans won’t make you sick, even if the expiration date has passed. (We can’t vouch for the taste, though.)

Does sealed coffee expire?

In general, an unopened package of ground coffee stored in the pantry will retain the best taste three to five months beyond the best by date. Ground coffee stored in the freezer should taste great even one to two years beyond the best by date.