Did you know your freshly roasted coffee needs a little break before it hits peak flavor? It’s true! While we all love the idea of “fresh is best,” there’s a secret: coffee actually tastes better if you let it rest for about a week after roasting.
Why does resting matter? When coffee is just roasted, it's full of carbon dioxide. That gas needs time to escape, and that’s what we call “degassing.” If you brew coffee too soon, those lingering gases can make your cup taste a bit off — kind of flat and often bitter, instead of complex, and smooth
For the best flavor, we recommend waiting about seven days after the roast date before you dive in. That gives the coffee a chance to settle down and let all those amazing flavors shine through.
Pro tip: The best window to enjoy your coffee is between 1 and 6 weeks off roast. After that, it slowly starts to fade.
So next time you grab a bag of Joylight Coffee, check the roast date and give it a little rest. Your taste buds will thank you!