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Light Roast Arabica Coffee BeansLight roast arabica coffee beans are the (relatively) new kid on the block. Making delicious light roasts is a delicate blend of artisan roasting and multi-origin blend.The roasting process produces new sugars, while also removing some of the natural sugars in the coffee bean. This is why light roasts are more sweet than dark roasts.Light RoastA light roast is coffee that has been lightly-roasted to preserve the flavor of the beans. These coffees, as their name suggests are lighter in weight and can be enjoyed by using various brewing methods, such as espresso, drip french presses, drip pour-overs. Light roasts have more vibrant and more fruity flavors and are able to bring out the unique characteristics of a coffee more than darker roasts.This is especially relevant when working with microlots or single estate coffees. In addition this level of roast can help bring out subtle, nuanced flavor profiles which are often omitted in dark roasts. Whatever your preference is each roast level produces exceptional and delicious coffees.Light roasts are also known for their crisp acidity and mellow body. They can provide you with an energy boost without the heavy feeling associated with dark roasts. These coffees are perfect for those who like to start the day with a little more energy and a refreshing taste.In terms of caffeine, there is some truth to the popular belief that a light roast contains more caffeine than a dark roast. This is a bit false because it is based on how you measure your coffee. If you weigh your coffee, a scoop of a light roast will have more caffeine than the scoop of a dark roast (because it’s heavier). If you weigh by volume, both will have approximately the same amount.The process of roasting is the primary ingredient in the perfect light roast. This is why it’s essential to select an established roaster since poorly executed light roasts can have a strong burnt, or bitter taste that can overwhelm the other qualities that are desirable to the coffee. We are thrilled to work with small, family-owned roasters who are committed to quality.Extra Mile Kenyan is an excellent example of a light roast that has been carefully crafted. It has a silky mouthfeel and sweet notes of baker’s chocolat and stonefruit. Additionally, it is sourced from an ethical and sustainable farm that works to fully sustainable agriculture practices.Medium RoastMedium roast is often described as the “just-right” coffee due to the fact that it’s the perfect blend between light and dark roast. Featuring the familiar, traditional diner-style notes of dark roast, but with a greater balance and nuance, medium roasts offer a wide range of exciting aromas and flavors.Medium roast arabica coffee beans are heated for a shorter period of time and at lower temperatures than dark roasts. The beans are heated to about 385 degrees, and they begin to pop. (This is known as the first crack). The beans will be a light brown color with no oil on their surface.Coffee roasted to this level retains many of the original coffee bean’s distinctive aroma and flavor notes. This includes fruity and floral aromas and flavors that are native to the region of origin. Coffee beans that are lightly roasted have more acidity and a brighter color, as well as a mellower body.Depending on the beans used, medium roasts can be flavored with flavors like chocolate, caramel and hints of spice. But, it’s important to note that these flavors are less intense when compared to a light roast because the beans have been roasted for a longer period of time.Medium-dark flavors can be a bit bittersweet and heavy which makes it unpalatable to some palates. Dark roast coffee has a dark oily appearance and flavoured with bittersweet chocolate dark carmel and smoke.If you are looking for an even, smooth cup of coffee, that is lighter than dark roast, but isn’t as delicate as light roast, then our medium roast arabica is the right option. Our Happy Place blend is created using single-origin beans from high-elevation farms that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice fully regenerative agriculture. It is a blend of blackberry, guava and cocoa with a soft end.Whatever the roasting level, all types of coffee have similar amounts of caffeine. The amount of caffeine in coffee beans is determined by their natural levels, as well as the amount of oxygen that the beans absorb when they are roast.Dark RoastDark roast coffee is a type that is roasted longer than light roast beans. This lets a more intricate flavor profile to be created. This results in a coffee that has a strong, rich flavor and less acidity than a light roasted bean. This type of coffee is perfect for those who like a strong cup to begin their day.Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily top, which gives it a full and classic diner-style. The roasting process for this type of coffee is what makes it distinctive, and it is essential to select a bean that has been roasted correctly in order to get the full experience.When a coffee is dark roasted, it has to be roast until the beans start to crack. This is the first indication that the beans have been properly roasted, and that they are ready to be made. Dark roasted coffee must have a silky mouthfeel, and a balance of bitter and sweet flavors.To find the best dark-roasted coffee, you must focus on beans of high-quality that have been roast at the perfect temperature. This allows the distinctive and exotic characteristics of the beans to shine through without being overwhelmed by an over-roasted flavor.In addition to the roasting process, it is important to look at the source of the beans and the place they were grown in order to find the best dark roasted coffee. Some regions are better in the dark roasting process because of their sweetness while others have a deep and complex flavor that could match the intensity.It is important to remember that the darker the roast the higher amount of caffeine you’ll find in your coffee. This is because the roasted beans are exposed to a greater amount of heat that results in more caffeine to be released. Additionally the darker a roast more prominent the bitterness will be.Washed CoffeeThe coffee beans that are washed go through a process referred to as “wet processing.” After harvesting the cherries, they are pulverized and then soaked in tanks of water to soften the mucilage that covers the beans. Then, the beans are dried and cleaned to remove any remaining pectin. This method is very well-liked among specialty roasters. It’s a great choice for those looking for a clean crisp, acidic, and crisp flavor profile with medium sweetness and body.Depending on the length of fermentation and the amount of mucilage is left on the seeds, different flavors are created. They may have floral, earthy, or even the nutty note. This is what allows washed coffees to express a lot of terroir and the typicity of a varietal. Natural processed coffees can create distinctive flavors because of the fruity pulp surrounding the bean.After the mucilage is removed, the beans can be dried by soaking them in large tanks of hot water (as as with the washed method) or spreading the beans on raised beds, patios or terraces and turning them frequently. This is done until seeds have a moisture content of between 10-12%.Roasting is the final step. When the roasting process begins, the temperature inside the bean will rise and a cracking sound is heard, which is the moment when vapors begin to penetrate the outer wall of the bean. This is known as the first crack.After just click the next website page can be consumed. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity as they haven’t been roasted long enough to allow the oils to develop. Medium roasts are more bready and have a deeper more pronounced flavor, because they have been roasted for longer. Darker roasts can be smoky or have a chocolaty flavor, depending on the level of roasting.All of this creates an array of tastes and smells, so it is your choice to choose the one that best fits your tastes! We suggest you try a variety of our single-origin light, medium and dark roasts to find out what unique flavors each will bring to you.