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Light roast artisanal arabica coffee beans beans are (relatively speaking) the newest kid in town. Making delicious light roasts is a delicate balance of artisan roasting and multi-origin blending.

The process of roasting burns off some of the natural sugars in the coffee bean, it also produces new sugars. This is the reason why light roasts can be sweeter than dark roasts.

Light Roast

A light roast is coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the flavor of the beans. As their name suggests are lighter in body and can be enjoyed using various brewing methods, including drip, espresso, french presses, and pour-overs. Light roasts typically have fruitier and brighter flavor notes and can highlight the characteristics of the arabica coffee beans with rich flavor's origin more than darker roasted styles.

This is especially relevant when working with micro lot or single-estate coffees. This roasting level can aid in bringing out the delicate and subtle flavors that are often lost during dark roasting. Whatever your preference is each roast level produces unique and delicious coffees.

Light roasts are also renowned for their sharp acidity and smooth body. They can provide you with an energy boost without the heavy feeling associated with dark roasts. This is why they're an excellent choice for those who wish to start their day with a little more energy and a refreshing taste.

There is some truth in the belief that lighter roasts contain more caffeine than a darker roast. This is a bit misleading because it depends on the way you measure 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 has more mass). If you weigh by volume, both will have approximately the same amount.

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

Extra Mile Kenyan is an excellent example of a light roast that has been well-crafted. It is a delicious blend of stonefruit and baker's chocolat with a smooth mouthfeel. Additionally, it is made from a sustainable arabica coffee beans and ethical farm that adheres to sustainable agriculture practices.

Medium Roast

Medium roasts are often referred to as the "just-right" coffee due to the fact that it's the perfect blend of dark and light roast. Medium roasts have the same diner-style taste as dark roasts, but they have more nuance and balance. They come with a range of flavors and aromas.

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

The coffee that is roasted to this degree retains many of the original coffee bean's unique taste and aroma notes. This includes floral and fruity flavors and aromas that are native to the origin region. Coffee beans that are lightly roasted have a brighter acidity, and more mellow body.

A medium roast can have flavors such as caramel, chocolate and hints of spice, depending on the beans that are used. It's important to note that these flavors will be less intense in a medium roast than they would be in a lighter roast, because the beans have been roast for longer.

Medium-dark flavor can be a bit bittersweet and heavy which makes it unappealing to certain taste buds. Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its rich oily appearance and the flavors of bittersweet chocolate, dark caramel and smoke.

If you are looking for a smooth, balanced cup of coffee that is lighter than dark, but not as delicate as light roast medium roast, then our medium-roasted handpicked arabica coffee beans is the perfect option. Our Happy Place blend is made using single-origin beans sourced from high-altitude farms that are Rainforest Alliance certified and practice fully regenerative agriculture. It is a blend of blackberry, guava and cocoa, with a soft ending.

No matter the roasting degree, all varieties of coffee have similar amounts of caffeine. The caffeine content of coffee beans varies based on their natural levels, as well as the amount of oxygen beans absorb when they are roasted.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is one that is roasted longer than light roast beans. This lets the coffee develop an even more complex flavor profile. This results in a coffee that is rich and bold in taste, and less acidity than a light roast coffee. This type of coffee is perfect for those who like a strong cup to start the day.

Dark roast coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily top which give it a rich and classic diner-style. The roasting process used for this type of coffee is what makes it distinct, and it is crucial to select a bean that has been roasted correctly to get the full experience.

If a coffee is dark roasted, it needs to be roasted until the beans begin to crack. This is the first sign that the beans are properly roasted and that they are ready to be brewed. Dark-roasted coffee should have a smooth mouthfeel and a balance between bitter and sweet flavors.

The most important thing to do when searching for the best dark roasted coffee is to focus on the highest quality beans that have been roasted to the perfect temperature. This will allow the unique and exotic characteristics of the beans without being overwhelmed by an over-roasted taste.

In addition to the roasting process it is also important to consider the source of the beans and where they were cultivated to determine the most suitable dark roasted coffee. Certain regions are more in the dark roasting process due to their sweetness while others have a rich, complex flavor that can match the intensity.

When selecting a dark roast it is important to be aware that the higher the roasting temperature, the more caffeine will be in your coffee. This is because coffee beans that are roasted are exposed to more heat which causes them to release more caffeine. In addition, the darker a roast is more prominent the bitterness will be.

Washed Coffee

Washed coffee beans are the product of a process called "wet processing". After removing the cherries, they are then de-pulped in tanks, and then fermented to melt the sticky mucilage which covers them. The beans are then dried and washed to remove any remaining pectin. This is a highly popular method for specialty roasters and is an excellent choice for those seeking clean, crisp and acidic flavor profiles that have medium amounts of body and sweetness.

Based on the duration of fermentation and how much mucilage remains on the seeds, a variety of flavors are created. They can be floral, earthy, fruity or some nutty notes. This allows washed-coffees to express a great deal of terroir, and the typicity of a varietal. Natural processed coffees can develop distinctive flavors because of the fruity pulp surrounding the bean.

After the mucilage has been removed the beans are dried either by being soaked in large tanks of water (as in the washed method) or spread out on patios or raised beds in the sun and rotated frequently. This is done until the seeds attain a moisture level between 10 and 12%.

The final step is roasting. When the roasting process begins the temperature inside the bean will increase 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.

After this then the beans can be consumed. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity because they haven't roasted long enough to produce the oils. Medium roasts are more bready and have a deeper and deeper flavor, since they've been cooked for a longer period of time. Darker roasts can have a smoky or chocolaty flavor, depending on the degree of roasting.

This gives you a range of flavors and aromas. It is up to you to decide which coffee is best for you! We recommend trying a variety of our single-origin light medium and dark roasts to find out what unique flavors each one can offer you.