Quote Originally Posted by denver24 View Post
I bought a cheap grinder that was on closeout after Christmas and I've noticed a world of difference when I grind the beans just before brewing. It's also easier to keep whole beans much longer than ground cofee, at least that's what I've found. We have a great local cofee shop that has about 20 different varieties of beans and roasts so I've got minor Coffee AD right now. Next step is to upgrade to a much better grinder.
That cheap coffee grinder has started you down the road to finding the perfect cup of coffee.

Ask your local coffee shop what days they roast and then pick up your coffee within a day or 2.

I use the 2/2/2 rule.
Green coffee beans are good for 2 years.
Roasted coffee beans are good for 2 weeks.
Ground coffee is good for 2 days.

If you ever get in to roasting your own coffee beans let them sit in a air tight container for 12 to 24 hrs before grinding.

Always keep your coffee in a air tight container.