Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

Light roast wild harvested arabica coffee beans coffee beans are the (relatively) new kid on the block. Light roasts are a delicate balance between artisan roasting, multi-origin blends, and blending.

The roasting process produces new sugars, while also removing some of the natural sugars that are in the coffee bean. This is the reason a light roast can have more sweetness than its dark roast counterpart.

Light Roast

A light roast is a coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the natural flavor of the beans. As their name implies, are lighter in body and can be enjoyed by using a variety brew methods, including espresso, drip french presses, drip pour-overs. Light roasts typically have more vibrant and fruity flavors and can emphasize the characteristics of a coffee's source more than darker roasts.

This is especially relevant when working with single estate or micro-lot coffees. This roast level can also aid in bringing out delicate and nuanced flavors which are often lost in roasting dark. Whatever your preference is the roast levels all produce distinctive and delicious coffees.

Light roasts are also renowned for their crisp acidity and mellow body. As a result, these coffees can give you an energy boost without the heavy feeling that is often associated with dark roasts. These coffees are perfect for those who like to start their day with a little more energy and a fresh taste.

In the case of caffeine, there's a little truth to the belief that a light roast contains more caffeine than a dark roast. This is a bit confusing because it's based on how you measure your coffee. If you weigh the coffee, a scoop with lighter roast will have more caffeine than one containing darker roast (because of its greater mass). However, if you're measuring by volume, both will be roughly the same amount of caffeine.

The key to a successful light roast is in the roasting process. It is important to choose a roaster you can trust. Light roasts that are poorly executed could be bitter or have a burnt flavor, which could overpower other qualities that are desirable in the coffee. We love to work with small, family-run roasters that are committed to quality.

Extra Mile Kenyan is an excellent example of a light roast that has been carefully crafted. It has a soft mouthfeel, and sweet flavors of baker's chocolate and stonefruit. It is also made from a sustainable and ethical farm that is committed to sustainable farming.

Medium Roast

Medium roast is often called the "just-right" coffee, because it's the perfect blend of dark and light dark roast arabica coffee beans roast. Medium roasts share the same flavor of diner as dark roasts, but with more balance and nuance. They can be found in a variety of aromas and flavors.

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

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

A medium roast could be flavored with caramel, chocolate, and hints spice depending on the beans that are used. It is important to keep in mind that these flavors will be more muted in a medium roast than they would be in a lighter roast, as the beans have been roast for longer.

Medium-dark flavor can be heavy and bitter which makes it unpalatable to some taste buds. Dark roast coffee has a dark oily appearance and flavorful with bittersweet chocolate, smoke, and dark carmel.

If you're looking for an even, smooth cup of coffee, that is lighter than dark roast, but not as delicate as light roast, then our medium roast arabica blend is the best choice. Our Happy Place blend is created using single-origin beans from high-elevation farms that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice fully regenerative agriculture. It has flavors of blackberry, guava, and cocoa with a soft finish.

All kinds of coffee contain the identical amount of caffeine regardless of roasting degree. The caffeine content of coffee beans depends on their natural levels, as well as the amount of oxygen that the beans absorb when they are roasted.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is one that has been roasted for longer than light roast beans. This gives a more complex flavor profile to develop. The result is a coffee that is rich and bold in flavor and less acidity than a lighter roast coffee. This kind of coffee will suit those who like a strong cup to start their day.

Dark roast coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily top, which give it a rich and classic diner-style taste. This coffee is characterized by the roasting method. It is crucial to choose a premium bean that has been properly and roasted to ensure the best flavor.

When a coffee is dark roasted, it has to be roasted until the beans begin to crack. This indicates that the coffee beans have been well-roasted and are ready to be brewed. Dark roasted coffee must have a silky mouthfeel, and a balance of sweet and bitter flavors.

To find the best dark roasted coffee, you must focus on beans of high-quality that have been perfectly roasted at the right temperature. This allows the distinctive and exotic characteristics of the beans to shine without being overwhelmed by a strong roast flavor.

To determine the best dark-roasted coffee, it is important to take into account the source of the beans and the location where they were grown. For instance, certain regions have a particular sweetness that is better suited for coffee that is dark roasted and other regions have an incredibly complex and rich 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 will find in your coffee. This is because the roasted coffee beans are exposed to more heat, which releases more caffeine. In addition, the darker a roast, the more pronounced the bitterness will be.

Washed Coffee

The coffee beans that are washed go through a process known as "wet processing." After harvesting the cherries, they are pulverized and then soaked in tanks filled with water to break down the sticky mucilage that covers them. The process is followed by a wash to remove the remaining pectin, then drying. This method is extremely popular among specialty roasters. It's a great choice for anyone who wants fresh crisp, acidic, and crisp flavor profile with moderate sweetness and body.

Different flavor compounds are created according to the duration of the fermentation process and the amount of mucilage that is left on the seeds. They may have floral, earthy, or even nutty notes. This is the reason washed coffees can express a lot of the terroir and varietal typicity. Natural processed coffees can produce distinctive flavors because of the fruity pulp that surrounds the bean.

After the mucilage has been removed the beans are dried by the soaking process in large tanks of water (as in the washed method) or spread out on patios or raised beds in the sun, and then turned frequently. The process continues until the seeds have a moisture content of between 10-12%.

The final stage is roasting. When the roasting process begins the temperature inside the bean will increase and a cracking sound will be heard. This is the moment when vapors start to penetrate the outer wall of the bean. This is referred to as the first crack.

Once this occurs, the roasted beans are ready for consumption. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity since they haven't been roasted long enough for the oils to develop. Medium roasts will be more bready, and will have an intense and richer flavor because they have been roasted longer. Darker roasts are often very chocolatey or even smoky depending on how dark they have been roast.

This makes for a variety of aromas and flavors. It is your choice to choose the coffee that best suits your preferences! Explore a variety of single-origin roasts, such as lighter, medium and darker roasts. Each one has its own unique flavor.