To make sure you continue to have the freshest coffee experience possible, Folgers added “Best by” dates to all Folgers packages. To keep unopened coffee fresh after you bring it home, store it in a cool, dry place and use before the “Best by” date. Find available coupons for your next purchase. Coffee used beyond its expiration date is safe to drink, but some of the flavor may be lost. Whole bean coffee can be kept frozen in an airtight container for six to 12 months.

Brewing tips for ground and whole bean: The best way to brew ground and whole bean coffee: Start with 1 level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup (6 fluid oz of water). If using whole bean, grind the coffee according to the type of coffeemaker to be used in preparation (automatic drip, percolator, etc.). Always use fresh, cold water. Hot water has a tendency to carry minerals and/or buildup from inside water pipes. This could affect the taste of the brewed coffee. Keep the coffeemaker clean, following manufacturer’s instructions on how to properly clean. If there are no instructions available, use distilled white vinegar. Fill the water reservoir with vinegar and run through the brewing cycle once. Rinse thoroughly with two cycles of plain water.

Additional Brewing Tips: Don’t boil or reheat coffee. It cooks out all of the delicate flavors and leaves only the bitter residue. Don’t leave coffee on the burner. The coffee begins to caramelize and will smell “off.” For best results, serve immediately or store in a thermal carafe. Never mix old coffee grounds with new coffee grounds. Download Folgers Jingle Ringtones

Here is a list of available Folgers Products. Folgers Breakfast Blend: Light-Roast coffee, Blend of Arabica and Robusta beans that delivers a smooth, mellow, delicate flavor. Folgers Classic Roast: Medium-Roast coffee, Blend of Arabica and Robusta beans for a smooth, full-bodied flavor. Also available in decaf. Folgers Special Roast: Medium-Roast coffee, Blend of Arabica and Robusta beans for coffee that is full-bodied with balanced taste, 100% Colombian. Medium-Dark-Roast coffee: 100% Arabica coffee beans are rich and uniquely flavorful. French Roast. Medium-Dark-Roast coffee: Blend of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans is rich, bold, and robust. Gourmet Supreme. Darkest-Roast coffee: Blend of Arabica and Robusta beans is strong.

The Following Factors Can Cause Coffee to Have a Bitter Taste: Brewed coffee sitting on the heating element too long. If not consumed in 15 minutes, keep brewed coffee in a thermal container. Using a dark-roast coffee. Dark-roasted coffees typically have a bittersweet, full-bodied flavor, so if this is not the flavor you are looking for, trying a lighter roast may be the answer. The coffee may have been ground too fine, where too much coffee is extracted through the brewing process, causing a strong or bitter taste. The coffee may not have been ground fine enough, causing a lack of flavor that is often referred to as bitter. Watch coffee drink videos. The grind level doesn’t correctly match the brewing method (coffee ground for automatic drip but used in a percolator may taste bitter). The coffee beans may be stale, or may not have been stored in an airtight container. If kept too long in the refrigerator or freezer, coffee could develop “off” flavors. The ground coffee is stale. If ground coffee is not stored in an airtight container, it may develop bitter overtones.

Some containers of Folgers coffee may have been packaged under higher-than-usual pressure. This can happen when the coffee being packed is extra fresh. It’s still giving off its aroma, causing the protective seal to expand. It will still have that wonderful Folgers flavor and aroma. Here are some helpful tips for opening the container. As with any vacuumed product, hold it away from your eyes. Prick the inner seal with the tip of a knife and you’ll hear a “whoosh” sound. Wait a few seconds for that sound to stop, and then continue opening. Enjoy! Join Folgers Wakin Up Club and receive special promotions, product information, and delicious recipes just for club members!