Posts — Green Coffee Beans

What are the Health Benefits of Coffee?

What are the Health Benefits of Coffee?

Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world (if you take out water), so it would be good to know a little bit more about its health benefits and if it is good for you. Fortunately for avid coffee drinkers like myself, there is good news when it comes to coffee and health. Some of the benefits coffee is said to offer include: Ergogenic effect Antidiabetic effect Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease May assist in weight reduction Antioxidant activity Anticarcinogenic activity   So why does coffee provide such health benefits? Well, it is because coffee is rich...

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Do Green Coffee Beans Go Bad?

Do Green Coffee Beans Go Bad?

Green coffee beans do go bad, but if maintained in the proper conditions green coffee beans can last about a year. After a year, the green coffee beans will begin to degrade and it will affect the flavor becoming more bitter, acidic, and stale.  There are a few factors that influence the shelf life of the coffee. Moisture Green coffee beans typically have a 10% – 12.5% bean humidity, and it is important to maintain it at these levels in order to preserve the qualities and characteristics of the bean. It is recommended to store at 50% – 65% relative humidity...

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