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It cant make you sick, but it changes and loses flavor over time.

It will be stale and potentially rancid as the oils in the coffee go off.

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It doesnt take a coffee connoisseur to be able to tell when coffee goes bad.

Jackson says it will taste and smell bland and give off an unpleasant odor.

Your beans or grounds will just be blah and bland, she says.

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To get the longest life out of your coffee, Jackson says to buy whole beans over ground.

I recommend grinding beans right before brewing for the best experience, says Jackson.

Whole beans can keep much longer than ground beans.

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While some recommend storing coffee in the freezer, Jackson says thats a no-no.

Freezing can cause freezer burn and cause the coffee to lose flavor and become bland, she says.

I like to use an airtight metal canister, says Jackson.

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Light, heat, moisture, and oxygen are all going to cause your coffee to lose freshness.

Your beans will be at their freshest a week or so after opening the bag, says Jackson.

But, proper storage can keep it tasting good for longer.

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