Resting Time for Medium Roast Decaf Beans?

JHCCoffee

Wondering whether my decaf coffee bean resting time is too long, as I seem to be struggling more with staling since I changed from 2 weeks resting to 4 weeks resting. Infact, I originally used to store my beans for 1 week and liked the fresh flavour of my medium roast decaf beans.

Fyi, I rest my beans then lightly vacuum pack in 6 dose (ie 3 day) batches and seal. I then freeze. I unfreeze a batch the night before and then transfer to single dose vials or jars. Please see my separate post for advice on best single dose storage options here Single Dise Storage Options

dfk41

JHCCoffee I find decaf benefits from a longer rest period than normal beans. I used to vacuum seal a and a lot and still do sometimes but for me, the trick is not to over buy. Now, I realise that can be difficult. Personally, I `m not a fan of the freezer. I think moisture gets introduced. I split a kilo bag up into 4 and simply open and use. I often go 4 to 8 weeks without vacuuming and longer if I do

LMSC

JHCCoffee struggling more with staling

Stalling - could you be specific please ? Does your grinder stall or the espresso chokes? What it has to do with resting decafs that too medium roast for 4 weeks?

dfk41

LMSC It is staling not stalling matey

JHCCoffee

LMSC Stalling - could you be specific please ?

Sorry for the misspelling. I mean that the coffee is turning stale. Staleing? Staling?

LMSC

JHCCoffee Wow! Going stale in 4 weeks. This is a little unusual. We have seen the decaf is full of flavours after resting for 4 weeks. I have used frozen decafs even 3 months after resting for 4 in the cupboard. No issues at all.

What about the taste? How do you know it is stale? What’s the typical shot time? Do you get channels?

Perhaps, your taste buds like beans that are rested only for a week.