Light Roast arabica beans Coffee Beans

Light roast arabica coffee beans are the (relatively) new kid on the block. Making delicious light roasts is a delicate balancing act of artisan roasting and multi-origin blend.

The process of roasting creates new sugars and removes some of the natural sugars found in the coffee bean. This is the reason a light roast may have more sweetness than its dark roast counterpart.

Light Roast

A light roast is coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the flavor of beans. The name suggests that these kinds of coffees are usually lighter in body than dark roasts and are able to be consumed with a variety of methods of brewing like drip french press, drip over and espresso. Light roasts tend to have brighter and more fruity flavor notes and can highlight the characteristics of a coffee's origin more than darker roasts.

This is particularly relevant when working with single estate or micro-lot coffees. Additionally this level of roast can help bring out delicate, nuanced flavor profiles that are often lost in dark roasts. The good news is that regardless of your preference, all roast levels offer amazing and unique coffees!

Light roasts are also well-known for their refreshing low acidity arabica coffee beans and soft body. They are able to provide you with an energy boost without the heavy feeling associated with dark roasts. This is why they are the perfect option for those looking to start their day with a little extra energy and a fresh taste.

There is some truth to the belief that lighter roasts have more caffeine than a darker roast. This is a bit confusing because it's based on the way you measure your coffee. If you weigh your coffee, a scoop containing lighter roasts will have more caffeine than a scoop containing a darker roast (because of its greater mass). If you weigh by volume, both will contain approximately the same amount.

The key to a great light roast lies in the roasting process. This is why it's important to work with an established roaster because poorly executed light roasts can be characterized by a strong burnt or bitter taste that can overwhelm the other desirable qualities of the coffee. We are thrilled to work with small, family-run roasters that are committed to high-quality coffee.

Our Extra Mile Kenyan is a perfect example of a well-crafted light roast. It has a smooth mouthfeel and sweet notes of baker's chocolate and stonefruit. It's also made from an ethical and sustainable farm that practices fully sustainable farming.

Medium Roast

Often referred to as often referred to as Goldilocks roast, medium roast is the "just right" coffee that falls between light and dark roast. It has the traditional, familiar diner-style notes of dark roast but with a greater balance and subtlety, medium roasts offer many exciting flavors and aromas.

Medium roast arabica coffee beans are heated for a shorter period of time and at lower temperatures than dark roasts. The beans are heated up to 385 °, and they begin to pop. (This is called the first crack). The beans will be light brown color with no oil on the surface.

Coffee roasted to this level preserves many of the original coffee bean's unique taste and aroma notes. This includes fruity and floral aromas and flavors that are typical of the region from which they originate. Lightly roasting beans also have more acidity and a mellow body.

A medium roast may be flavored with caramel, chocolate and hints of spice, depending on the beans that are used. However, it's important to note that these flavors are less prominent when compared to a light roast since the beans have been cooked for a longer period of time.

Apart from the richness and intensity of dark roasted coffee, medium-dark flavored coffee can be bittersweet with a strong flavor that can make it unpalatable for certain palates. Dark roasted coffee has a deep oily appearance and flavoured with bittersweet chocolate dark carmel and smoke.

If you're seeking a smooth, balanced cup of coffee that's more light than dark but not as delicate as a light roast, our medium roast reserve arabica coffee beans coffee is the perfect choice. Our Happy Place blend is made with single-origin beans from high elevation farms that are Rainforest Alliance certified and practice fully regenerative farming. It is a blend of cocoa, blackberry and guava, with a smooth finish.

All kinds of coffee contain the same amount of caffeine regardless of roasting levels. The caffeine content of coffee beans varies based on their natural levels as well as the amount of oxygen the beans absorb when they are roasted.

Dark Roast

A dark roast is a kind of coffee that has been roasted longer than light roasted beans. This allows the coffee to develop an enticing flavor profile. This produces a coffee with a rich, bold flavor and less acidity when compared to a light-roasted beans. This type of coffee is ideal for those who prefer a strong cup to start their day.

Dark roast coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily surface, that give it a smoky and classic diner-style. The coffee is distinguished by its roasting process. It is essential to select a high-quality bean that has been properly and roasted to ensure the best flavor.

If a coffee is dark roasted, it has to be roast until the beans start to crack. This is the first indication that the beans are properly roasted and that they are ready to be taken into the cup. Dark-roasted coffee also requires to be able to produce a balanced flavor and mouthfeel.

The key to finding the perfect dark-roasted coffee is to focus on the highest quality beans that have been roasted at the perfect temperature. This allows the distinctive and exotic characteristics of the beans to shine without being masked by an over-roasted flavor.

In addition to the roasting process it is also important to think about the origin of the beans and where they were cultivated to select the most desirable dark-roasted coffee. Certain regions are better in the dark roasting process because of their sweetness while others have a rich and complex flavor that could match the intensity.

When choosing a dark roast, you should also be aware that the higher the roast level the more caffeine will be present in your coffee. This is because the roasted beans are exposed to a greater amount of heat which will cause more caffeine to be released. Additionally, the darker a roast is more prominent the bitterness will be.

Washed Coffee

Washed coffee beans are the result of a process referred to as "wet processing". After removing the cherries, they are pulverized in tanks and then fermented to melt the sticky mucilage which covers them. This is followed by a rinse to remove the remaining pectin, then drying. This is a highly popular method among specialty roasters and is a great choice for anyone seeking clean, crisp acidic flavors with moderate amounts of body and sweetness.

Based on the length of fermentation and how much mucilage remains on the seeds, different flavor compounds are produced. They can be fruity, earthy, floral or even the nutty note. This is what allows washed coffees to show a wide range of terroir and varietal typicity. This is different from natural processed coffees, which produce distinct flavors from the pulpy fruit that surrounds the bean.

After the mucilage has been removed and the beans are dried by soaking them in large tanks of hot water (as in the wash method) or spreading the beans on raised beds, patios, or terraces and rotating them frequently. This process is repeated until the seeds attain a moisture level between 10-12%.

The final step is roasting. As the roasting process progresses the temperature inside the bean will rise and cracking sounds are heard. This is when the vapors begin to penetrate the outer shell of the bean. This is called the first crack.

After this, the roasted beans are now ready to be enjoyed. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity because they haven't roasted enough time to create the oils. Medium roasts are more bready and have a richer, deeper taste, as they've been cooked for a longer time. Darker roasts can be smoky or have a chocolaty flavor, based on the roasting level.

All of this makes for an array of tastes and aromas and it's your choice to choose the one that best fits your tastes! We suggest trying a range of our single-origin light medium and dark roasts to discover what unique flavors each will bring to you.