Once opened, Coffee (whole beans) keeps about 3–4 months in the fridge. Unopened, it keeps about 3–5 months.
3–4 months opened in the fridge, against 3–5 months sealed in the pantry. Green is what this situation leaves you; husk is what it spends.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · pantry | 3–5 months |
| Opened · pantry | 3–5 months |
| Opened · fridge | 3–4 months |
Air and warmth are what shorten an opened item's life — the right container buys back the days the packaging gives up once the seal's broken.
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About 3–4 months refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128.
Coffee (whole beans) is shelf-stable at room temperature: cool, dry pantry, sealed — refrigerating after opening is optional and mainly preserves quality. Refrigerating it mainly preserves quality rather than safety.
Look for: Sour or off smell; Cloudiness, sediment, or curdling; Fizzing in a still drink, or a swollen carton or can; A bitter or 'off' first sip. Those are the general signs for beverages — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Coffee (whole beans) specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.