How Long Can I Store Keurig K-Cups?
While K-Cups are sealed in such a way that makes them shelf stable and non-perishable for quite a long time, most K-Cups come with a “best if used by” date. This article will help you understand how to get the best flavor out of your Keurig K-Cups by storing them well and following freshness suggestions. How Keurig K-Cups are Sealed Each K-Cup is flushed with nitrogen and then sealed in an air-tight, moisture-tight cup. You are familiar with the foil lid you see on the top of your K-Cups. This lid is adhered to the top of the cartridge as soon as it is filled with fresh coffee or tea grounds, and the K-Cup remains air-tight and moisture-free until the needle of your Keurig brewer punctures the foil. The Shelf Stability of a K-Cup Keurig K-Cups remain shelf stable almost indefinitely. The contents will not be exposed to air or moisture, so they won’t be susceptible to the conditions necessary for the coffee to spoil. Not until you put the K-Cup into your Keurig brewer will the coffee be
