I have some Coffee Beans that I purchased at some point in the past when I was experimenting with roasting using a hot air popper. I'm not sure how long ago, but I'm thinking its been about 3 years. They are labeled "Colombian" but other than that I have no other info. I am wondering if they are usable or if I should just toss them. They have been stored in a cabinet in the plastic lined paper sack they came in, so very little light and climate controlled. After an exhaustive 5min internet search I have found that Green Coffee Beans last
a) Just as long as it takes to get them home because who knows when they were harvested
b) Somewhere between 1 and 6 months
c) 1-3 years
d) Forever
Are they safe to attempt a roast with? Will they make my house smell terrible? Will the off gasses turn everyone in my house into a Zombie? Honestly, I can live with the Zombie thing easier then my wife's rage if they make the house smell bad.
What are the oldest beans you've roasted. How did it go? Regardless, if something goes wrong and my wife gets mad I'm just gonna blame you guys anyway.
Here's a pic of the beans.
a) Just as long as it takes to get them home because who knows when they were harvested
b) Somewhere between 1 and 6 months
c) 1-3 years
d) Forever
Are they safe to attempt a roast with? Will they make my house smell terrible? Will the off gasses turn everyone in my house into a Zombie? Honestly, I can live with the Zombie thing easier then my wife's rage if they make the house smell bad.
What are the oldest beans you've roasted. How did it go? Regardless, if something goes wrong and my wife gets mad I'm just gonna blame you guys anyway.
Here's a pic of the beans.