Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

Light roast arabica beans are (relatively speaking) the latest craze in town. Light roasts strike an artisanal blend of roasting, multi-origin blends and blending.

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

Light Roast

A light roast is a kind of coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the natural flavors of the beans. As their name implies are lighter in weight and can be enjoyed by using a variety brew methods, such as drip, espresso, french presses, and pour overs. Light roasts are generally characterized by more vibrant and fruity flavors and can highlight the characteristics of a coffee's origin more than darker roasts.

This is especially applicable to microlots or single estate coffees. This roasting level can assist in bringing out delicate and nuanced flavors that are often lost when dark roasting. The good news is, no matter your preference, all roast levels offer distinctive and delicious coffees!

Light roasts are also well-known for their refreshing acidity and soft body. These coffees are able to provide you with a boost of energy, without the heavy sensation that is often associated with dark roasts. These coffees are ideal for those who like to start their day with a bit of energy and a fresh ground arabica coffee beans taste.

There is some truth in the notion that lighter roasts contain more caffeine than a darker roast. However this could be confusing because it depends on how you weigh your coffee. If you weigh your coffee then a scoop of light roast will contain more caffeine than a scoop of a dark roast (because it is heavier). If you measure by volume, the two will have roughly the same amount of caffeine.

The key to a great light roast is in the roasting process. It is essential to select a roaster you can trust. Light roasts that are poorly executed might have a bitter or burnt flavor, which can overpower other qualities that are desirable in the coffee. This is why we love working with small and family run roasters who 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 notes of baker's chocolat and stonefruit. It is also sourced from a sustainable, ethical farm that is committed to Regenerative farming.

Medium Roast

Medium roasts are often referred to as the "just-right" coffee, because it's the perfect blend of light and dark roast. Featuring the familiar, traditional diner-style flavor notes of dark roast, but with more balance and depth, medium roasts provide a wide range of exciting aromas and flavors.

Medium roast arabica coffee beans are heated for a lesser amount of time and at a lower temperature than dark roasts. The beans are heated to around 385 °, and they begin to pop. (This is called the first crack). Beans that are roasted to this temperature will have a light brown color and won't have any oil on their surface.

This roasting process preserves the unique aroma and taste notes of the original coffee bean. This includes fruity and floral flavors and aromas that are indigenous to the region of origin. Lightly roast beans also have a brighter acidity and a mellow body.

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

Medium-dark flavored can be bittersweet and heavy, which can make it unappealing to certain people's palates. Dark roasted coffee is characterized by its deep oily appearance, and the flavors of bittersweet chocolate, smoke and dark caramel.

If you want a smooth, balanced cup of coffee, that is lighter than dark roast, but not as delicate as light roast medium roast, then our medium roast reserve arabica coffee beans is the perfect option. Our Happy Place blend is created using single-origin coffee beans sourced from farms at high elevations 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 level, all types of coffee have similar amounts of caffeine. This is due to the fact that the amount of caffeine in beans is based on their natural levels and also the amount of oxygen that beans absorb when they are roasted.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is one that has been roasted for longer than light roast beans. This lets the coffee develop an enticing flavor profile. The result is a cup that has a rich, bold flavor and less acidity than a light roasted bean. This type of coffee is perfect for those who prefer an intense coffee to kick off their day.

Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its distinct brown color and oily surfaces, which give it the distinctive, rich and classic diner style taste. The coffee is distinguished by its roasting process. It is crucial to choose a top-quality coffee that has been properly and roasted to ensure the best flavor.

It is essential to roast a dark-roasted coffee until the beans begin cracking. This is the first sign that the beans are properly roasted and that they are ready to be brewed. Dark-roasted coffee also requires to be able to produce a balanced flavor and mouthfeel.

The most important thing to do when searching for the right dark roasted coffee is to focus on selecting beans of high-quality that have been roasted at the ideal temperature. This will allow for the exotic and unique qualities of the beans, without being overpowered by an over-roasted taste.

In addition to the roasting level, it is important to think about the origin of the beans and the place they were grown in order to select the most desirable dark roasted coffee. For example, some regions have a particular sweetness that is better suited for dark roasting, while other regions offer an incredibly complex and rich flavor that can withstand the intensity of a dark-roasted bean.

When you are choosing a roast that is dark it is important to keep in mind that the higher the roast level the more caffeine will be found in your coffee. This is because the roasted beans are exposed to more heat, which results in more caffeine to be released. The darker the roast, the more intense the bitterness.

Washed Coffee

Coffee beans that have been washed have gone through a process referred to as "wet processing." After the process is completed the cherries, they are then de-pulped and then fermented in tanks of water to soften the sticky mucilage covering the beans. The process is followed by a wash to remove the remaining pectin and drying. This is a highly well-liked method among 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 length of fermentation and how much mucilage is left on seeds, different flavors are created. They may have fruity, earthy, floral or even some nutty notes. This allows washed-coffees to express a great deal of terroir as well as varietal typicity. This is different from natural processed coffees, which produce distinct flavors from the pulpy fruit that surrounds the beans.

After the mucilage is removed after which the beans can be dried by soaking them in large tanks of hot water (as as with the washed method) or spreading the beans on patios, raised beds or terraces and rotating them frequently. This is done until seeds have an average moisture content of 10-12%.

The final stage is roasting. As the roasting process occurs the temperature inside the bean will increase and a cracking noise is heard. This is when the vapors begin to break the outer shell of the whole bean arabica coffee. This is called the first crack.

Once this occurs, the roasted beans are ready for consumption. Light roasts are fresh and fruity because they haven't roasted enough time to create the oils. Medium roasts are more bready and have a deeper and deeper flavor, since they've been cooked for longer. Darker roasts may have a smoky or chocolaty taste, based on the degree of roasting.

This makes for a variety of flavors and aromas. It is up to you to choose the coffee that best suits your preferences! We suggest trying a range of our single-origin light, medium and dark roasts to see what the unique flavors of each will bring to you.