How long my roasted beans should rest after the process? Questions › Category: About Beans › How long my roasted beans should rest after the process? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Rita asked 7 years ago How long my roasted beans should rest after the process? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down zenroastteam Staff answered 7 years ago Typically it is said that the coffee is best from 4 to 24 hours after roasting, or someone say it should be rested a few days. But I think it is no generalization because all beans are different and the way of roasting, brewing are different.