# Roast Date

/roʊst deɪt/ (US) · /rəʊst deɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/roast-date
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

the specific day when coffee beans were cooked or roasted, which helps a person know how fresh the coffee is for drinking

For teachers: the chronological marker indicating when green coffee underwent the roasting process, serving as the primary indicator for assessing peak flavor potential and chemical degasification.

## Examples

- Always check the roast date on the bag before you buy it.
- Many specialty cafes refuse to serve espresso if the roast date is more than a month old.
- While the roast date provides a baseline for freshness, the optimal window for consumption varies significantly between light-roast filter coffees and darker espresso blends.

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