Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

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

While the roasting process removes some of the natural sugars in the coffee bean, it also produces new sugars. This is why 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 flavor of beans. As the name suggests, these types of coffees are usually lighter in body than dark roasts, and can be enjoyed with a variety of brew methods including drip, french press, pour over, and espresso. Light roasts tend to have more vibrant and fruity flavors and can highlight the characteristics of a coffee's origin more than darker roasted styles.

This is particularly true when working with single-estate or micro-lot coffees. In addition this level of roasting can aid in bringing out delicate flavors that are often missing in dark roasts. Whatever your preference is, all roast levels produce exceptional and delicious coffees.

Light roasts are also known for their sharp acidity and mellow body. As a result, these coffees provide an energy boost without the heavy sensation that is associated with dark roasts. This is why they're a great choice for those who want to start your day with a little extra energy and a fresh arabica coffee beans taste.

There is some truth in the notion that lighter roasts contain more caffeine than a darker roast. This is a bit confusing because it's based on the way you weigh your coffee. If you weigh the coffee, a scoop containing lighter roasts will have more caffeine than one with a darker roast (because of its larger mass). However, if you're measuring by volume, both will have roughly the same amount of caffeine.

The roasting process is the most important factor in the perfect light roast. It is essential to select a roaster you can trust. Poorly executed light roasts may be bitter or have a burnt flavor, which could overpower other qualities that are desirable in the coffee. This is why we love to work with small, family-owned roasters that value the highest quality.

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

Medium Roast

Often described as often referred to as Goldilocks roast medium roast is the "just right" coffee that is a blend of light and dark roast. With the familiar, traditional diner-style flavors of dark roast, but with more balance and depth, medium roasts provide an array of intriguing flavors and aromas.

Medium roast arabica coffee beans in bulk coffee beans are heated for a lesser amount of time and at less temperature than dark roasts. The beans reach around 385 degrees and begin to pop (this is known as the first crack). The beans will appear light brown and have no oil on the surface.

This roasting process preserves the unique aroma and taste notes of the original coffee bean. This includes fruity and floral aromas and flavors that are indigenous 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 of spice based on the beans used. It is important to keep in mind that these flavors are less intense when compared to a light roast due to the fact that the beans have been cooked for longer.

Medium-dark flavored can be bittersweet and heavy which makes it unpalatable to some taste buds. Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its rich oily appearance, and tastes of bittersweet chocolate smoke and dark caramel.

If you want a balanced, smooth cup of coffee that is lighter than dark, but not as delicate as light dark roast arabica coffee beans roast medium roast, then our medium roast Arabica Coffee beans with rich flavor blend is the best option. Our Happy Place blend is created with single-origin coffee beans from farms with high elevations that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice fully regenerative agriculture. It has flavors of blackberry, cocoa and guava with a silky finish.

All types of coffee have the identical amount of caffeine regardless of roasting degree. This is due to the amount of caffeine in beans is dependent on their natural levels and also the amount of oxygen the beans absorb when they are roasted.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is a type that has been roasted longer than light roast beans. This lets a more intricate flavor profile to be developed. This results in a coffee that has an intense, bold flavor, and less acidity as compared to a light-roasted beans. This kind of coffee is ideal for those who are looking for a strong cup of coffee to start their day.

Dark roast coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily surface, which give it a rich and classic diner-style taste. It is distinguished by its roasting process. It is important to choose a premium bean that has been properly roasted to get the full taste.

If a coffee is dark roasted, it needs to be roast until the beans begin to crack. This is a sign that the coffee beans are properly roasted and are ready to be made. Dark-roasted coffee also requires to be able to produce a balanced flavor and mouthfeel.

To find the most excellent dark roasted coffee, you must concentrate on beans of high-quality that have been roasted at just the right temperature. This will allow the distinct and exotic qualities of the beans to shine without being masked by an over-roasted flavor.

In addition to the roasting process, it is important to look at the source of the beans and where they were grown in order to find the best dark-roasted coffee. Some regions are better for dark roast arabica coffee beans-roasted beans due to their sweetness while others have a rich complex flavor that can match the intensity.

Also, keep in mind that the darker the roast the more caffeine you will find in your coffee. This is because coffee beans that are roasted are exposed to higher temperatures and release 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 are de-pulped and then fermented in tanks of water to soften the sticky mucilage covering them. Then, the beans are dried and washed to remove any remaining pectin. This method is very popular among specialty roasters. It's a great choice for those who want an uncluttered, crisp, acidic taste profile with medium sweetness and body.

Based on the duration of fermentation and the amount of mucilage remains on the seeds, different flavor compounds are produced. They can be earthy, floral, fruity or the nutty note. This allows washed-coffees to convey a lot of terroir as well as varietal typicity. Natural processed coffees can produce distinct flavors due to the fruity pulp that surrounds the bean.

After the mucilage has been removed the beans are dried either 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 turned regularly. This is done until seeds have a moisture content of between 10-12%.

Roasting is the final step. When the roasting process is complete, the temperature inside the bean will increase and a cracking sound is heard, which is the moment when vapors begin to crack through the outer wall of the bean. This is referred to as the first crack.

After this, the roasted beans are ready to enjoy. Light roasts are fresh and fruity, as they haven't been cooked long enough to develop 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 have a chocolaty or smoky flavor, based on the level of roasting.

All of this creates an array of tastes and smells It is your choice to choose the one that best fits your tastes! We recommend trying a variety of our single-origin light, medium and dark roasts to discover what the unique flavors of each can provide you.