Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles

32 comments Jan 29, 2020by "Marlena S."
Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles

Determine Your Preferred Coffee Roast Level

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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


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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


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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


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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.


32 comments


  • Steve Sylvester February 3, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    Hi, I was recently in Costa Rica and had the most amazing coffee in Tamarindo . It was like drinking velvet . Was it Tarrazu ?


  • Kellychoularton October 18, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Thank you so much


  • Cindy Castelazo October 26, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Hi, I just came across your website and I’m excited to try something out!
    I have heard that shade grown coffee is less acidic. I would like something organic and shade grown but that still retains some acidity as I have tried some low acid coffees that ended up tasting flat to me. Any recommendations? Thanks!


  • Mark McKinney September 30, 2021 at 9:00 am

    I am interested in trying my hand at roasting coffee for my family.
    We really enjoy Black Knight. Which beans would you recommend for us to try?


  • sarah okoon September 14, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    I recently enjoyed the dark Sumatra. How can I order it again?


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