7 Tricks To Help Make The Most Of Your Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans
Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans
Light roast arabica beans are (relatively speaking) the new kid in town. The art of creating delicious light roasts is a delicate balancing act of roasting artisanally and multi-origin blend.
The roasting process produces new sugars, while also removing some of the natural sugars that are in the coffee bean. This is why a light roast can be sweeter than its dark roast counterpart.
Light Roast
A light roast is a type of coffee that has been lightly roasted to preserve the natural flavor of the beans. sustainable arabica coffee beans , as their name implies are lighter in weight and can be enjoyed with various brewing methods, such as espresso, drip french presses, pour overs. Light roasts are generally characterized by more vibrant and fruity flavors and can highlight the characteristics of the coffee's origin more than darker roasts.
This is especially true when working with single-estate or micro-lot coffees. This level of roast can aid in bringing out subtle and complex flavors that are often lost when roasting dark. No matter what you prefer the roast levels all produce unique and delicious coffees.
Light roasts also have a sharp acidity and mellow taste. They are a result of this, the coffees can provide an energy boost without the heavy sensation that is often associated with dark roasts. These coffees are perfect for those who like to start the day with a little more energy and a refreshing taste.
In terms of caffeine, there's a little truth to the popular belief that a light roast is more caffeine than a dark roast. However, this is a bit confusing because it depends on how you weigh your coffee. If you weigh your coffee, a scoop of a light roast will have more caffeine than an ounce of a darker roast (because it has more mass). However, if you're measuring by volume, the two will have roughly the same amount of caffeine.
The key to a successful light roast is in the roasting process. This is why it is essential to select an established roaster as poorly executed light roasts may have a strong burnt, or bitter flavor that can overpower the other desirable qualities of the coffee. This is why we prefer working with small and family-owned roasters that value 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 stonefruit and baker's chocolat. It's also sourced from an ethical and sustainable farm that is committed to Regenerative farming.
Medium Roast
Medium roast is often referred to as the "just-right" coffee because it's the perfect blend between light and dark roast. With the familiar, traditional diner-style flavors of dark roast, but with more balance and nuance, medium roasts offer many exciting aromas and flavors.
Medium roast arabica coffee beans are roasted for a shorter amount of time and at lower temperatures than dark roasts. The beans are heated up to 385 degrees and then they begin to pop. (This is known as the first crack). The beans will appear light brown color with no oil on the surface.
The coffee that is roasted to this degree retains a lot of the original coffee bean's unique taste and aroma notes. This includes floral and fruity aromas and flavors that are indigenous to the region of origin. Lightly roasted coffee beans have a brighter acidity, and more mellow body.
A medium roast may have flavors such as chocolate, caramel, 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 more roasted.
Apart from the richness and intensity of coffee that is dark roasted, medium-dark coffees can be bittersweet with a strong flavor that may make it unpalatable for some palates. Dark roast coffee has a rich, oily look and is flavored with bittersweet chocolate, dark carmel and smoke.
If you're seeking a smooth, balanced cup of coffee that's more light than dark but not as delicate as light roast, our medium roast arabica coffee is the ideal option. Our Happy Place blend is created using single-origin beans from farms at high elevations that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice fully regenerative farming. It is a blend of blackberry, guava and cocoa, with a soft ending.
Regardless of the roasting level, all kinds of coffee contain similar amounts of caffeine. The caffeine content of coffee beans is determined by their natural levels as well as the amount of oxygen that the beans absorb when they are roasted.
Dark Roast
A dark roast is a type of coffee that has been roasted for longer than light roasted beans. This lets the coffee develop an even more complex flavor profile. This creates a cup with a rich, bold flavor, and less acidity as compared to a light-roasted bean. This type of coffee is ideal for those who prefer an intense coffee to kick off their day.
Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its distinctive brown color and an oily surfaces, which give it its signature rich and classic diner style taste. This coffee is characterized by its roasting process. It is crucial to choose a top-quality coffee that has been properly and roasted to ensure the best taste.
It is important to roast a dark-roasted coffee until the beans start to crack. This is the first sign that the beans have been properly roasted and that they are ready to be brewed. Dark roasted coffee also needs to be able to produce a balanced flavor and mouthfeel.
To find the most excellent dark-roasted coffee, you must focus on premium beans that are roasted at just the right temperature. This will allow the exotic and unique characteristics of the beans without being ruined by a strong roast taste.
To determine the best dark-roasted coffee, you need to consider the origins of the beans, as well as the location where they were grown. Certain regions are better for dark-roasted beans because of their sweetness, while others have a rich complex flavor that can match the intensity.
Also, keep in mind that the darker the roast the higher amount of caffeine you will find in your coffee. This is because the roasted beans are exposed to a greater amount of heat, which causes more of the caffeine to be released. The darker the roast, the stronger the bitterness.
Washed Coffee
Washed coffee beans are the result of a process known as "wet processing". After removing the cherries, they are de-pulped in tanks, and then fermented to break down any sticky mucilage that covers them. This is followed by a wash to remove the remaining pectin, drying. This method is very well-liked among specialty roasters. It's a great option for those looking for an uncluttered crisp, acidic, and crisp flavor profile with medium sweetness and body.
Different flavor compounds are made according to the duration of the fermentation as well as the amount of mucilage that is left on the seeds. These can have fruity, earthy, floral or even the nutty note. This lets washed-coffees express a great deal of terroir as well as the typicity of a varietal. This is different from natural processed coffees, which can create distinctive flavors due to the fruity pulp around the bean.
After the mucilage has been removed after which the beans can be dried by placing them in large tanks of hot water (as with the washed method) or spreading them on raised beds, patios or terraces and rotating them frequently. This is done until seeds reach a moisture content between 10-12%.
Roasting is the last step. When the roasting process begins the temperature inside the bean will rise and cracking sounds are heard. This is the time when vapors begin to break through the outer shell of the bean. This is known as the first crack.
When this happens when this happens, the beans are now ready to be enjoyed. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity, as they haven't been roasted for enough time to create the oils. Medium roasts will be more bready and have more of a richer and deeper flavor because they have been roasted longer. Darker roasts can be very sweet or even smoky depending on how dark they've been roasted.
All of this creates an array of flavors and smells and it's your responsibility to choose the one that best fits your tastes! We suggest you try a variety of our single-origin light medium and dark roasts to discover what the unique flavors of each can provide you.