Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

Light roast arabica beans are (relatively speaking) the latest craze in town. Light roasts are an artful balance between artisan roasting, multi-origin blends, and mixing.

The roasting process also burns off some of the natural sugars found in the coffee bean, it also creates new sugars. This is the reason why light roasts are often more sweet than dark roasts.

Light Roast

A light roast is coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the natural flavor of the beans. As their name suggests are lighter in body and can be enjoyed by using different brewing methods, including drip, Joerges Espresso Gorilla Crema Dark Roast 1kg french presses, pour-overs. Light roasts typically have brighter and more fruity flavor notes and can emphasize the characteristics of a coffee's origin more than darker roasted styles.

This is particularly relevant when working with micro lot or single-estate coffees. This roasting level can help bring out the delicate and subtle flavors that are often lost during roasting dark. Whatever your preference is the roast levels all produce unique and delicious coffees.

Light roasts are also renowned for their sharp acidity and smooth body. As a result, these coffees can give you a refreshing boost of energy without the heavy sensation that can be associated with dark roasts. These coffees are ideal for those who like to start the day with a little more energy and a fresh taste.

There is some truth to the belief that lighter roasts have more caffeine than a darker roast. However this can be confusing because it depends on how you weigh your coffee. If you weigh your coffee and scoop it up, a scoop of a light roast will contain more caffeine than the scoop of a dark roast (because it's heavier). If you measure by volume, both will contain approximately the same amount.

The key to a successful light roast lies in the roasting process. It is crucial to select a roaster you can trust. Light roasts that are poorly executed could have a bitter or burnt flavor, which can overpower other good qualities of the coffee. We love to work with small, family-run roasters who are committed to high-quality coffee.

Our Extra Mile Kenyan is a perfect example of a well-crafted light roast. It offers sweet flavors of baker's chocolate and stonefruit with a smooth mouthfeel. Additionally, it is made from a sustainable and ethical farm that is committed to the principles of regenerative agriculture.

Medium Roast

Medium roasts are often described as the "just-right" coffee due to the fact that it's the perfect blend between light and dark roast. It has the traditional, familiar diner-style flavor notes of dark roast but with extra balance and depth, medium roasts provide many exciting flavors and aromas.

Medium roast Premium Arabica Coffee Beans: Shop Now coffee beans are heated for a shorter period of time and at lower temperatures than dark roasts. The beans reach around 385°F and then begin to pop (this is known as the first crack). Beans that are roasted to this point will have a light brown hue and will not have any oil on their surfaces.

The coffee that is roasted to this degree retains a lot of the original coffee beans' distinctive aroma and flavor notes. This includes fruity and floral aromas and flavors indigenous to the region of origin. Lightly roasted coffee beans have an acidity that is more vibrant, and more mellow body.

Depending on the beans used, a medium roast can have flavors like caramel, chocolate and hints of spice. It's important to note that these flavors will be more subtle in a moderate roast than they would be in a lighter roast because the beans have been more roasted.

Medium-dark flavor can be a bit bittersweet and heavy and can be unappealing to certain palates. Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its deep oily appearance and tastes of bittersweet chocolate smoke, and dark caramel.

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 medium roast, then our medium roast arabica is the perfect option. Our Happy Place blend is created with single-origin coffee beans from farms with high elevations that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice completely regenerative farming. It is a blend of blackberry, guava and cocoa with a soft finish.

Whatever the roasting degree, all varieties of coffee have the same amount of caffeine. The amount of caffeine found in coffee beans depends on their natural levels and the amount of oxygen the beans absorb when they are roast.

Dark Roast

A dark roast is a kind of coffee that has been roasted for longer than light roasted beans. This allows the coffee to develop a more complex flavor profile. This creates a cup with an intense, strong flavor and less acidity compared to a light-roasted bean. This type of coffee is ideal for those who prefer an intense cup of coffee to begin their day.

Dark roast coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily top which gives it a full and classic diner-style flavor. The coffee is distinguished by its roasting process. It is crucial to choose a top-quality bean that has been properly roast to obtain the best flavor.

It is crucial to roast a dark roasted coffee until the beans start to crack. This indicates that the coffee beans are properly roasted and are ready to be prepared to be brewed. Dark-roasted coffee also requires to have a balanced taste and mouthfeel.

The trick to finding the best dark roasted coffee is selecting beans of high-quality that have been roasted to the right temperature. This allows the distinctive and exotic qualities of the beans to shine through without being masked by an over-roasted flavor.

In addition to the roasting stage, it is important to look at the source of the beans and the place they were cultivated to find the best dark-roasted coffee. For instance, certain regions have a particular sweetness that is more suitable for dark roasted coffee, while other regions offer a rich and complex flavor that can withstand the intensity of a dark roasted bean.

When choosing a dark roast it is important to keep in mind that the higher the roasting level, the more caffeine will be in your coffee. This is because coffee beans that have been roasted are exposed to more heat which causes them to release more caffeine. The darker the roast, the stronger the bitterness.

Washed Coffee

Washed coffee beans are the result of a process known as "wet processing". After picking the cherries, they are pulverized in tanks before being fermented to break down any sticky mucilage that covers them. The beans are then dried and washed to get rid of any remaining pectin. This method is extremely popular among specialty roasters. It's a great choice for anyone who wants a clean crisp, acidic, and crisp flavor profile with medium sweetness and body.

Different flavor compounds are made according to the duration of the fermentation and the amount of mucilage left on the seeds. These can have floral, earthy, fruity or some nutty notes. This allows washed-coffees to show a wide range of terroir as well as the typicity of a varietal. This is different from natural processed coffees that can create unique flavors from the pulpy fruit that surrounds the beans.

After the mucilage has been removed, the beans can be dried by placing them in large tanks of hot water (as with the washed method), or by spreading them on raised beds, patios or terraces and turning them regularly. This is done until the seeds have a moisture content of between 10-12 percent.

Roasting is the final stage. As the roasting process progresses the temperature inside the bean will rise and crackling sounds can be heard. This is the time when vapors begin to penetrate the outer shell of the bean. This is referred to as the first crack.

Once this occurs, the roasted beans are ready for consumption. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity since they haven't roasted long enough to develop the oils. Medium roasts are more bready and have a deeper, deeper taste, as they've been cooked for a longer time. Darker roasts can have a smoky or chocolaty flavor, depending on the level of roasting.

This gives you a range of aromas and flavors. It is your choice to decide which coffee is best for you! We recommend trying a variety of our single-origin light medium and dark roasts to see the distinct flavors each one can offer you.