Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

Light roast arabica coffee beans are the (relatively) new kid on the block. The art of creating delicious light roasts is a delicate balance of artisan roasting and multi-origin blending.

The process of roasting creates new sugars and removes some of the natural sugars found in the coffee bean. This is the reason why light roasts are sweeter than dark roasts.

Light Roast

A light roast is a coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the natural flavor of the beans. As their name suggests, are lighter in body and can be enjoyed with different brewing methods, including espresso, drip french presses, drip pour overs. Light roasts have more vibrant and more fruity flavors and reveal the distinctive qualities of a coffee more than darker roasts.

This is especially applicable to microlots or single estate coffees. This roast level can also aid in bringing out delicate and nuanced flavors that are often lost during dark roasting. No matter what your preference is each roast level produces unique and delicious coffees.

Light roasts also have a refreshing acidity and a soft flavor. They are able to give you an energy boost without the sluggish feeling that comes with dark roasts. These coffees are great for those who like to start their day with a bit of pep and a fresh taste.

In the case of caffeine, there is a bit of truth to the belief that a light roast is more caffeine than a dark roast. However this could be false, as it is based on the method you use to weigh your coffee. If you weigh your coffee, a scoop with a lighter roast will contain more caffeine than a scoop containing dark roast (because of its larger mass). If you weigh by volume, both will contain approximately the same amount.

The process of roasting is the most important factor in an excellent light roast. It is important to choose a roaster that you can trust. Poorly executed light roasts might be bitter or have a burnt flavor that can overwhelm other desirable qualities in the coffee. This is why we prefer working with small and family-owned roasters that value the highest quality.

Extra Mile Kenyan is an excellent example of a light roast that has been carefully crafted. It has a smooth mouthfeel and sweet flavors of baker's chocolate and stonefruit. In addition, it is taken from an ethical and sustainable arabica coffee beans farm that works to fully regenerative agriculture practices.

Medium Roast

Medium roasts are often referred to as the "just-right" coffee, because it's the perfect blend of dark and light roast. It has the traditional, familiar diner-style notes of dark roast but with more balance and depth, medium roasts provide an array of intriguing flavors and aromas.

Medium Roast wild harvested arabica coffee beans Coffee Beans (Nh-Q79I86F7V0C.Com) are heated for a lesser amount of time and at a lower temperature than dark roasts. The beans are heated to around 385 degrees, 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 a lot of the original coffee beans' distinctive aroma and flavor notes. This includes floral and fruity aromas and flavors typical of the region from which they originate. Lightly roasted beans also have brighter acidity and a mellow body.

Depending on the beans you use, medium roasts can be flavored with flavors like chocolate, caramel and even hints of spice. It's important to remember that these flavors will be more muted in a medium roast than they would be in a lighter roast, because the beans are more roasted.

In addition to the richness and intensity of dark roasted coffee, medium-dark flavored coffee may be bittersweet and have a strong taste that can make it unpalatable for some tastes. Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its deep, oily appearance and features flavors of bittersweet chocolate, smoke, and dark caramel.

If you're looking for an even, smooth cup of coffee, that is lighter than dark roast, but not as delicate as light roast medium roast, then our medium-roasted ground arabica coffee beans is the right option. Our Happy Place blend is created with single-origin coffee beans from farms with high elevations that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice completely regenerative farming. It has flavors of blackberry, guava, and cocoa with a soft end.

All types of coffee have the same amount of caffeine regardless of roasting levels. The amount of caffeine found in coffee beans varies based on their natural levels and the amount of oxygen that the beans absorb when they are roast.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is a variety that has been roasted longer than light roast beans. This lets the coffee develop an enticing flavor profile. This produces a coffee with an intense, strong flavor and less acidity when compared to a light-roasted bean. This type of coffee is ideal for those who like a strong cup to start their day.

Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its distinctive brown color and an oily surface, which gives it the distinctive, rich and classic diner taste. It is distinguished by the roasting process. It is important to choose a top-quality bean that has been properly roast to obtain the best tasting arabica coffee beans taste.

When a coffee is dark roasted, it needs to be roasted until the beans begin to crack. This is the first indicator that the beans have been properly roasted and that they are ready to be made. Dark roasted coffee should also have a smooth 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 roasted at just the right temperature. This will allow for the unique and exotic characteristics of the beans, without being overpowered by an over-roasted taste.

To find the best dark-roasted coffee, it's important to take into account the origins of the beans, as well as the region where they were cultivated. For example, some regions have a particular sweetness that is more suitable for dark roasted coffee and other regions have an incredibly complex and rich flavor that can withstand the intensity of a dark-roasted bean.

When choosing a dark roast, you should also be aware that the higher the roasting level the more caffeine will be present in your coffee. This is because the roasted beans are exposed to more heat which results in more caffeine to be released. Additionally the darker a roast, the more pronounced the bitterness will be.

Washed Coffee

The coffee beans that are washed go through a process called "wet processing." After harvesting the cherries, they are pulverized and then fermented in water tanks to soften the mucilage that covers the beans. The beans are then dried and cleaned to remove any remaining pectin. This method is extremely popular among specialty arabica coffee beans roasters. It's a great choice for those looking for an uncluttered, crisp, acidic taste profile with moderate sweetness and body.

Depending on the length of fermentation and the amount of mucilage remains on the seeds, different flavor compounds are produced. They can be floral, earthy, or even nutty notes. This is the reason washed coffees can convey a variety of characteristics of terroir as well as varietal typicity. This is in contrast to natural processed coffees which can create distinct flavors from the fruity pulp around the beans.

After the mucilage is removed and the beans are dried by the beans in large tanks of hot water (as as with the washed method) or spreading them on raised beds, patios or terraces and turning them frequently. The process continues until the seeds have an average moisture content of 10-12 percent.

The final step is roasting. As the roasting process occurs, the temperature within the bean will rise and a cracking noise is heard. This is when vapors begin to break through the outer shell of the bean. This is known as the first crack.

After this after which the beans are ready to enjoy. Light roasts will taste fresh and fruity as they haven't been cooked long enough for the oils to develop. Medium roasts are more bready and have a deeper, deeper taste, as they've been cooked for a longer time. Roasts that are darker may be smoky or have a chocolaty taste, based on the degree of roasting.

All of this makes for 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 the distinct flavors each will bring to you.