I ordered 3 bags of whole bean organic espresso from Amazon. When it came, I noticed that all three bags were due to expire almost right away. I am using the word 'expire' lightly.... this just means that the beans won't be as fresh. So, I contacted Amazon, and they offered to send out three more bags overnight for free, and because they aren't allowed to accept food returns, I am able to 'dispose' of the original shipment as I like. Obviously, 'dispose' in this case means grind, brew, and drink. The new bags came today, and they all expire before February. So, here we are with 6 unopened bags of espresso beans that all need to be used soon, plus 3 unopened bags of some fair-trade Guatemalan, and leftovers from Christmas. That's quite a bit of coffee for two people, especially considering Monk's tea habit! Perhaps I should stock up on organic milk and start inviting over the neighbors.....
