Unfortunately, once you’ve become a coffee snob, you really can’t go back ― the difference between the good stuff and an instant cuppa is night and day. That’d be fine if it was like bread, where you can make your own at home for less than you’d pay for a worse loaf in-store. But it’s not ― decent coffee and its endless equipment can seriously add up. That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best of the best when you’re sorting through a store shelf.Thankfully, coffee expert @thebrownbarista says there’s one sign you should “always check for” on a coffee pack that’ll help to ensure its quality.Which is?“I’ve got one important rule when it comes to coffee ― always check for a roast date, whether it’s from a grocery store or a cafe,” the pro said. Coffee beans are always roasted before use, and when that process happens can really affect their flavour. “If you don’t know when the coffee was roasted, you have no idea how fresh it is, have no ide