So I ordered some Blackcat and Honey Badger and it will arrive today. I was wondering if it needs to rest at all before I use it? I know that when I roast my own beans that I need to let it rest for 3-4 days before it really is ready to use. I am guessing that they roast the coffee and then ship it the same day, so that would make me think it might need a day or two more before it really is at optimal performance.

So is that the case?

Thanks,
-Eric

The few times I have ordered black cat I just starting using it right when I got it, which was about 3 days post roast. I put the beans in small mason jars right away. The first few days I was able to get really sweet shots, but by day 5 I was unable to pull a decent shot. I, like many people on this forum, have found black cat to be hit or miss.

Good to know and thanks for the response. I just don't have the time with work so busy to do any roasting and top it off that it has been so cold lately here anyways. I will use the Black Cat first and freeze the Honey Badger then.

Recently got a bag of Honey Badger and for me, it was best somewhere around the last part of week 2.

Interesting. I got a bag around Christmas and felt that its later life was preferable as well...

Best, C.

So did you guys freeze it or did you just put it in a jar? I usually go through about a 1lb a week so it would be around a week or so before I get to the Honey Badger.