Short1:18September 23, 2026
Coffee shopping: Whole beans, packaging and freshness
Dr. David Musnick walks through his coffee-shopping preferences, including whole beans, organic options and the packaging touching the beans. He explains why he likes grinding close to brewing.
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Keep the buying decision separate from the freshness routine: look at the package and ingredients, then grind the beans close to brewing. An organic label or paper-looking bag does not establish the absence of mold or a plastic lining.