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Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles

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Types of Coffee Roasts & Coffee Flavor Profiles
Marlena S. Jan 29, 2020

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.

28 Comments

  • JC
    Jeanette Cintron

    Yes which coffee has the least acidity which would you consider and does it come in half cafe. and are all your coffee organic

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    Team FRC

    If you’ve got a taste for coffee but aren’t partial to acidity, look to dark roast coffees and coffees from the Indo-Pacific region. For full-flavored half cafs that won’t test your tummy, try our Organic Sumatra or our Indian Monsoon Malabar! We currently have over 70 kinds of coffee with various certifications. Many, but not all are organic.

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    Maria

    Hello I love coffee but recently I found out I have bad GERD and Acid Reflux and I need a coffee with the least acidity, as not to upset my stomach. Which coffees do you recommend.

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    Team FRC

    If you love coffee but sometimes get a sour stomach from its acidity, look for dark roast coffees and coffees from the Indo-Pacific region. Darker roasts have less acidity due to the hotter roasting, while coffees from India, Sumatra, Java, Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Flores naturally have a lower acid content due to the soil and climate in the region.

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    Joy Long

    Hi Where can I purchase your coffee. I live on Cape Cod, MA. Is it preground and will it work well in an electric perk. Thanks, Joy

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    Team FRC

    Hello Cape Cod! You can get our coffee delivered right to your door. Just order online and your coffee will be roasted and shipped right to you!

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    Linda Bosso

    Do you have whole bean organic, decaf espresso? Thank you.

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    Team FRC

    Yes, yes, and yes. Espresso is a method of preparation, not a roast, though we have a few that we’re partial to for espresso drinks. We’d recommend you try Black Knight Swiss Water Decaf and Ethiopian Sidamo Swiss Water Decaf. Both are organic!

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