Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles
Marlena S.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
— Updated February 07, 2023
Determine Your Preferred Coffee Roast Level
Light Roast:
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:
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:
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:
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.
26 Comments
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FJFrederick Jamison
Do you sell green beans for my home roaster?
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DDe
Can this be purchased in a store?
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Bbrigitte
which of your coffees have the highest antioxidant content?
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LRLexi Royal
Hey there! Trying all of your different options it feels like and I haven’t been disappointed by one! The two that stuck out to me were the French Roast and the Drago. I’ve used them for drip and cold brew. I just purchased an automatic espresso machine and was wondering if there were options similar to these two that weren’t as oily? Much love, Lexi!
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KHKathy Hume
I have a friend that lives in Tennessee. Do you ship to Tennessee? Thank you, Kathy Hume
Em qual estado e cidade são torrados os cafés?