Light Roast arabica coffee bean plantation Coffee Beans

Light roast arabica beans are (relatively speaking) the new kid in town. Creating delicious light roasts is a delicate balance of roasting artisanally and multi-origin blend.

The process of roasting eliminates some of the natural sugars in the coffee bean, it also produces new sugars. This is why a lighter roast may have more sweetness than its dark roast counterpart.

Light Roast

A light roast is a kind of coffee that has been lightly roasted in order to preserve the natural flavors of the beans. These coffees, as their name suggests, are lighter in body and can be enjoyed using various brewing methods, such as espresso, drip french presses, drip pour-overs. Light roasts typically have more vibrant and fruity flavors and may highlight the qualities of a coffee's origin more than darker roasts.

This is particularly applicable to microlots or single estate coffees. In addition, this roast level can help bring out delicate flavors that are often missing in dark roasts. No matter what your preference is the roast levels all produce distinctive and delicious coffees.

Light roasts also have a refreshing acidity and a soft taste. As a result, these coffees can provide energy and a fresh boost without the heavy sensation that can be associated with dark roasts. These coffees are ideal for those who want to start their day with a bit more energy and a refreshing taste.

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

The roasting process is the primary ingredient in a great light roast. It is essential to select a roaster that you can trust. Poorly executed light roasts might have a bitter or burned flavor, which can overpower other qualities that are desirable in the coffee. This is the reason we love to work with small and family-owned roasters that value the highest quality arabica coffee beans.

Extra Mile Kenyan is an excellent example of a light roast that has been well-crafted. It has sweet notes of stonefruit and baker's chocolate with a smooth and silky mouthfeel. It is also obtained from a sustainable, ethical farm that practices fully sustainable farming.

Medium Roast

Often described as the Goldilocks roast medium roast is the "just right" coffee that is a blend of light and dark roast. Medium roasts have the same diner-style flavor as dark roasts, but they have more balance and nuance. They offer a variety of aromas and flavors.

Medium roast arabica coffee beans are roasted for a shorter period of time and at lower temperatures than dark roasts. The beans are heated to about 385 degrees and then they begin to pop. (This is known as the first crack). Beans that are roasted to this level will have a light brown color and will not have any oil on their surfaces.

The coffee that is roasted to this degree preserves many of the original coffee beans' distinctive aroma and flavor notes. This includes fruity and floral aromas and flavors that are native to the region of origin. Lightly roasted coffee beans possess a brighter acidity, and a mellower body.

A medium roast could have flavors such as chocolate, caramel, and hints spice depending on the beans employed. But, it's important to remember that these flavors are less intense when compared to a light roast due to the fact that the beans have been roasted for a longer period of time.

Medium-dark flavors can be a bit bittersweet and heavy and can be unappealing to certain people's palates. Dark roasted coffee has a deep, oily look and is flavorful with bittersweet chocolate, dark carmel and smoke.

If you're looking for a smooth and balanced cup of coffee that's more light than dark, but not as delicate as light roast medium roast high-quality arabica coffee beans coffee is the ideal choice. Our Happy Place blend is created using single-origin coffee beans sourced from high-elevation farms that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice completely regenerative farming. It is a blend that has the flavors of blackberry, cocoa and guava with a soft finish.

All varieties of coffee have the same amount of caffeine regardless of roasting levels. This is because the caffeine content of beans is determined by their natural levels as well as the amount of oxygen that the beans absorb when they are roast.

Dark Roast

A dark roast is a form of coffee that has been roasted for longer than light roasted beans. This allows the coffee to develop a more complex flavor profile. This produces a coffee with an intense, strong flavor and less acidity compared to a light-roasted beans. This type of coffee is perfect for those who are looking for a strong cup of coffee to start their day.

Dark roasted coffee has a distinctive brown color and an oily surface, which gives its distinctive rich and classic diner taste. It is distinguished by the roasting method. It is important to choose a premium bean that has been correctly roast to obtain the best taste.

It is important to roast a dark roasted coffee until the beans begin to crack. This indicates that the coffee beans are properly roasted and ready to be brewed. Dark-roasted coffee also requires to have a balanced taste and mouthfeel.

To find the most excellent dark roasted coffee, you must concentrate on premium beans that are roast at the perfect temperature. This will let you enjoy the exotic and unique characteristics of the beans without being overpowered by an over-roasted taste.

In addition to the roasting stage it is also important to consider the source of the beans as well as where they were cultivated to find the best dark roasted coffee. For instance, certain regions have a distinct sweetness that is more suitable for coffee that is dark roasted Some regions provide an intense and complex flavor that can stand up to the intensity of a dark roasted bean.

Also, keep in mind that the darker the roast, the more caffeine you'll get in your coffee. This is because the roasted coffee beans are exposed to higher temperatures and release more caffeine. Additionally, the darker the roast more prominent the bitterness will be.

Washed Coffee

Washed coffee beans are the result of a process called "wet processing". After picking the cherries, they are de-pulped in tanks before being fermented to break down any sticky mucilage that is encases them. The beans are then dried and washed to get rid of any remaining pectin. This is a highly popular method among specialty roasters, and an excellent choice for those looking for crisp, clean and acidic flavor profiles that have medium amounts of body and sweetness.

Different flavor compounds are produced depending on the length of the fermentation as well as the amount of mucilage that is left on the seeds. These can have floral, earthy, fruity or even the nutty note. This is what allows washed coffees to show a wide range of the terroir and varietal typicity. Natural processed coffees can develop distinct flavors due to the pulp of fruit that surrounds the bean.

After the mucilage is removed and the beans are dried by soaking them in large tanks of hot water (as with the washed method), or by spreading them on raised beds, patios, or terraces and turning them regularly. This is done until seeds have a moisture content between 10 and 12%.

Roasting is the final stage. When the roasting process begins the temperature inside the bean will increase and a cracking sound can be heard, which is the moment that vapors begin to penetrate the outer wall of the bean. This is known as the first crack.

After this, the roasted beans are now ready to be enjoyed. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity, as they haven't been roasted for long enough to produce the oils. Medium roasts are more bready and have a more rich and deeper flavor, since they've been cooked for a longer period of time. Roasts that are darker may be smoky or have a chocolaty taste, based on the level of roasting.

This creates an array of tastes and smells, so it is your choice to choose the perfect coffee to suit your preferences! We recommend trying a variety of our single-origin light, medium and dark roasts to find out what unique flavors each will bring to you.