Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles
Determine Your Preferred Coffee Roast Level
Light Roast Coffee
Light roast coffee beans are light brown in color and are a preferred roast for more mild-bodied coffees. Light roast coffee should not have any oil on the surface of the coffee beans. If you prefer light, fragrant, floral or fruity coffee notes - you'll enjoy a light roast coffee.
AKA: Light City, Half City, Cinnamon, New England
Medium Roast Coffee
Medium roast coffee is medium brown in color with a non-oily surface. Traditionally, a medium roast is the most preferred type of coffee roast in America. If you prefer a flavorful, traditional cup of coffee you'll enjoy a medium roast.
AKA: City, American, Breakfast
Medium-Dark Roast Coffee
Medium-dark roast coffee beans are a rich, dark brown color with a semi-oily surface. This type of roast produces a modest bittersweet aftertaste. If you prefer slight bittersweet notes and deep flavors, you'll enjoy a medium-dark roast.
AKA: Full City
Dark Roast Coffee
Dark roast coffee beans are nearly black, oily and produce a noticeable bitterness. The darker the coffee bean, the less acidity will be present in the coffee. If you prefer a heavy mouthfeel and strong flavor, you'll enjoy a dark roast coffee.
AKA: High, Continental, New Orleans, European, Espresso, Viennese, Italian, French
Determine Your Preferred Coffee Flavor Profile
Mild
Coffee with a mild body is not sharp, pungent or strong. Many light roast coffees normally possess a mild flavor profile.
Bold
Coffee with a bold body has a strong and noticeable flavor. Coffees from medium to dark roast levels normally possess a bold flavor profile.
Extra Bold
Coffee with an extra bold body has flavors that are extremely strong and pronounced. Dark roast coffees normally possess an extra bold flavor profile.
I went to an Ethiopian restaurant.The food was good, then I tried the coffee! After I ate, I ask, do you have coffee? Proudly she said, we invented coffee.
She brought me a small ceramic pot and asked me to let the coffee settle. It was fantastic. I never have tasted a cup of coffee like that.
The food is great….
I really go for that little cup of coffee.
How do I make it?
They must put some certain spice.
Indian Malabar light roast is a very mild, but flavorful coffee. Highly recommend this coffee.
How long, average, would the beans last while vacuum-sealed (after bag opening) and kept away from light, humidity? And do bags come with a date of roasting?
Hello. I’m a chocolate lover. Can you please point me towards beans & roasts that have clear coffee notes? Thanks!
What do you suggest for espresso. Both roast level and specific beans? And do you have a recommendation for decaf espresso? I’m having a hard time finding one that works – that is, that doesn’t run through too fast no matter what the grind and which tastes good. Thanks for all of your good work!
Laura
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