Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

Light roast reserve arabica coffee beans coffee beans are the (relatively) new kid on the block. Making delicious light roasts is a delicate balancing act of artisan roasting and multi-origin blending.

The roasting process produces new sugars and removes some of the natural sugars in the coffee bean. This is why a lighter roast can be sweeter than its dark roast counterpart.

Light Roast

A light roast is coffee that has been lightly-roasted to preserve the natural flavor of beans. These coffees, as their name suggests, are lighter in body and can be enjoyed with various brewing methods, such as drip, espresso french presses, drip pour-overs. Light roasts typically have more vibrant and fruity flavors and can emphasize the characteristics of the coffee's origin more than darker roasts.

This is particularly true when working with single-estate or micro-lot coffees. Additionally this level of roasting can help bring out delicate flavors which are often omitted in dark roasts. The good news is that no matter your preference each roast level offers distinctive and delicious coffees!

Light roasts also have a crisp acidity and a soft flavor. These coffees are able to give you an energy boost without the heavy feeling associated with dark roasts. These coffees are perfect for those who like to start their day with a bit of pep and a fresh taste.

When it comes to caffeine, there's a little truth to the belief that a light roast contains more caffeine than a dark roast. However this could be confusing because it depends on how you weigh your coffee. If you weigh the coffee, a scoop that contains lighter roast will have more caffeine than one with dark roast (because of its larger mass). If you measure by volume, both will contain roughly the same amount.

The key to a successful light roast lies in the roasting process. This is why it is essential to select a roaster you trust, as poorly executed light roasts can have a strong burnt, or bitter flavor that can overpower the other desirable qualities of the coffee. We are thrilled to work with small, family-run roasters who are committed to quality.

Our Extra Mile Kenyan is a perfect example of a carefully crafted light roast. It offers sweet flavors of baker's chocolate and stonefruit with a smooth mouthfeel. It is also sourced from an ethical and sustainable farm that adheres to sustainable agriculture practices.

Medium Roast

Often referred to as the Goldilocks roast medium roast is often referred to as the "just right" coffee that falls between light and dark roast. Medium roasts share the same diner-style flavor as dark roasts, but they have more balance and nuance. They can be found in a variety of flavors and aromas.

Medium roast arabica coffee beans from Ethiopia coffee beans are roasted for a shorter 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 color with no oil on the surface.

This roasting process preserves the distinctive aroma and flavor notes of the original coffee bean. This includes fruity and floral aromas and flavors that are native to the region of origin. Lightly roasted beans also have brighter acidity and a smooth body.

A medium roast may have flavors such as caramel, chocolate, and hints spice depending on the beans employed. It's important to note that these flavors will be more subtle in a moderate roast than they would be in a lighter roast, as the beans have been more roasted.

Medium-dark flavor can be a bit bittersweet and heavy which makes it unappealing to certain palates. Dark roasted coffee is characterized by its rich, oily appearance and features tastes of bittersweet chocolate smoke and dark caramel.

If you're seeking a smooth, balanced cup of coffee that's less than dark, but not as delicate as light roast, our medium roast wild harvested arabica coffee beans coffee is the perfect option. Our Happy Place blend is made using single-origin beans sourced from high elevation farms that are Rainforest Alliance certified and practice fully regenerative agriculture. It is a blend that has the flavors of cocoa, blackberry and guava with a soft finish.

Whatever the roasting degree, all varieties of coffee have the same amount of caffeine. This is due to the caffeine content of beans is based on their natural levels and the amount of oxygen that beans absorb when they are roast.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is a type that is roasted longer than light roast beans. This allows the coffee to develop an even more complex flavor profile. This produces a coffee with an intense, strong flavor and less acidity compared to a light-roasted coffee. This type of coffee is perfect for those who are looking for a strong cup of coffee to begin their day.

Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its distinctive brown color and an oily surface, which gives its distinctive rich and classic diner taste. The process of roasting this type of coffee is what makes it so distinct, and it is crucial to select a coffee that has been roast properly to enjoy the full experience.

It is important to roast a dark-roasted coffee until the beans begin cracking. This indicates that the coffee beans have been correctly roasted and ready to be made. Dark roasted coffee also needs to have a balanced taste and mouthfeel.

The key to finding the perfect dark-roasted coffee is finding high-quality beans that have been roasted at the perfect temperature. This will allow the unique and exotic characteristics of the beans to shine through without being masked by an over-roasted flavor.

To find the most delicious dark-roasted coffee, it is important to take into account the source of the beans as well as where they were grown. Some regions are better in the dark roasting process because of their sweetness, while others have a rich, complex flavor that can match the intensity.

It is important to remember that the darker the roast, the more caffeine you'll find in your coffee. This is because coffee beans that have been roasted are exposed to more heat, which releases more caffeine. In addition the darker the roast more prominent the bitterness will be.

Washed Coffee

The coffee beans that are washed go through a process referred to as "wet processing." After the process is completed the cherries, they are then de-pulped and then soaked in tanks of water to soften the sticky mucilage that covers them. This is followed by a wash to eliminate the remaining pectin, and drying. This is a popular method among specialty roasters, and a great choice for anyone seeking clean, crisp, acidic flavor profiles with moderate amounts of sweetness and body.

Based on the duration of fermentation and the amount mucilage is left on the seeds, a variety of flavor compounds are created. They can be floral, earthy, fruity or even the nutty note. This allows washed coffees to show a wide range of terroir as well as distinctiveness of the varietal. This is in contrast to natural processed coffees which can develop unique flavors from the pulpy fruit that surrounds the beans.

After the mucilage has been removed after which the beans can be dried by the beans in large tanks of hot water (as with the washed method), or by spreading the beans on patios, raised beds or terraces and turning them regularly. This is done until the seeds attain a moisture level between 10 and 12%.

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

After this is done after which the beans are ready to be consumed. Light roasts taste fresh and fruity, as they haven't roasted long enough to develop the oils. Medium roasts are more bready, with an intense and richer flavor because they've been roasted longer, and darker roasts can be very chocolaty or even smoky, depending on how dark they've been roasted.

This creates a wide range of tastes and scents and it's your choice to choose the one that best fits your preferences! We recommend trying a variety of our single-origin light medium and dark roasts to see what unique flavors each will bring to you.