Drinks · 7 foods
Coffee & tea Storage Times
How long coffee & tea last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
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7 of 7 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coffee beans | 3–5 months | 3–4 months | 3–5 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Ground coffee | 2 weeks | 1 month | 2 years (pantry) | 6–12 months | Yes |
 Home-ground coffee | 3–5 weeks | Not needed | 3–5 months (pantry) | 1–2 years | Yes |
 Instant coffee | 2–3 months | Not needed | 1 year (pantry) | Not needed | — |
 Instant tea | 6–12 months | Not needed | 2–3 years (pantry) | Not needed | — |
 Loose leaf tea | 6–12 months | Not needed | 2 years (pantry) | Not needed | — |
 Tea bags | 6–12 months | Not needed | 18–36 months (pantry) | Not needed | — |
Can you freeze… coffee & tea?
2 answers, A–Z
Does… go bad?
Signs of spoilage for every coffee & tea item
Left out overnight
The 2-hour rule, food by food
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number