Light Roast Arabica Coffee Beans

Light roast arabica beans are (relatively speaking) the latest craze in town. The art of creating delicious light roasts is a delicate balance of roasting artisanally and multi-origin blending.

The roasting process also removes some of the natural sugars in the coffee bean, it also creates new sugars. This is why a light roast can be sweeter than its dark roast counterpart.

Light Roast

A light roast is a kind of coffee that has been lightly roasted in order to preserve the natural flavor of the beans. The name suggests that these kinds of coffees tend to be lighter in body than dark roasts and are able to be enjoyed with a variety of brew methods including drip, french press, pour over, and espresso. Light roasts are generally characterized by brighter and more fruity flavor notes and can highlight the characteristics of a coffee's source more than darker roasted styles.

This is especially applicable to single estate or micro-lot coffees. Additionally, this roast level can aid in bringing out delicate flavors that are often missing in dark roasts. No matter what you prefer each roast level produces exceptional and delicious coffees.

Light roasts are also well-known for their crisp acidity and mellow body. These coffees are able to provide you with a boost of energy, without the sluggish feeling that comes with dark roasts. This is why they are the perfect choice for those who wish to start your day with a little extra pep and a clean taste.

In the case of caffeine, there is some truth to the common belief that a light roast is more caffeine than a dark roast. This is a bit false because it is based on the way you weigh your coffee. If you weigh your coffee, a scoop containing a lighter roast will contain more caffeine than one containing dark roast (because of its larger mass). If you weigh by volume, both will have roughly the same amount.

The roasting process is the primary ingredient in the perfect light roast. It is important to choose a roaster that you can trust. Poorly executed light roasts might have a bitter or burnt flavor, which can overpower other desirable qualities in the coffee. We are thrilled to work with small, family-owned roasters who are committed to quality.

Extra Mile Kenyan is an excellent example of a light roast that has been well-crafted. It has a soft mouthfeel and sweet notes of baker's chocolat and stonefruit. It's also made from an ethical and sustainable arabica coffee beans farm that uses Regenerative farming.

Medium Roast

Often referred to as the Goldilocks roast medium roast is the "just right" coffee that falls between light and dark roast. It has the traditional, familiar diner-style flavor notes of dark roast, but with more balance and depth, medium roasts provide many exciting flavors and aromas.

medium roast arabica coffee beans (www.vancouverrowingclub.wiki) are roasted for a shorter amount of time and at less temperature than dark roasts. The beans are heated to 385 degrees before they begin to pop (this is referred to as the first crack). Beans that have been roasted to this level will have a light brown color and will not have any oil on their surfaces.

Coffee roasted to this level retains a lot of the original coffee bean's distinctive aroma and taste. This includes floral and fruity aromas and flavors that are indigenous to the region of origin. Lightly roasted coffee beans have more acidity and a brighter color, as well as a mellower body.

A medium roast could include flavors like caramel, chocolate, and hints spice depending on the beans that are used. But, it's important to note that these flavors are less intense when compared to a light roast because the beans have been roasted for a longer period of time.

Medium-dark flavors can be bittersweet and heavy which makes it unappealing to certain palates. Dark roasted coffee is distinguished by its deep oily appearance, and the flavors of bittersweet chocolate, dark caramel and smoke.

If you're looking for a balanced, smooth cup of coffee, that is lighter than dark roast, but not as delicate as light roast medium roast, then our medium-roasted arabica is the perfect choice. Our Happy Place blend is created using single-origin beans from high-elevation farms that are Rainforest Alliance Certified and practice fully regenerative agriculture. It is a blend of blackberry, guava and cocoa with a soft end.

No matter the roast level, all kinds of coffee have similar amounts of caffeine. This is because the caffeine content of beans is dependent on their natural levels as well as the amount of oxygen the beans absorb as they are roasted.

Dark Roast

Dark roast coffee is one that has been roasted for longer than light roast beans. This allows for a more complex flavor profile to be created. This results in a coffee that has a rich, bold taste, and less acidity than a lighter roast coffee. This type of coffee will suit those who like a strong cup to start their day.

Dark roast coffee is distinguished by its brown color and oily top, that give it a smoky and classic diner-style flavor. The roasting process for this type of coffee is what makes it distinct, and it's crucial to select a coffee that has been roast properly to enjoy the full experience.

If a coffee is dark roasted, it needs to be roast until the beans start to crack. This is a sign that the beans have been correctly roasted and are ready to be made. Dark-roasted coffee also requires to have a balanced taste and mouthfeel.

The key to finding the right dark roasted coffee is to focus on the highest quality beans that have been roasted to the ideal temperature. This allows the distinctive 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's important to consider the origin of the beans as well as the location where they were grown. For example, some regions have a certain sweetness that is best tasting arabica coffee beans suited for dark roasting Some regions provide a rich and complex flavor that can stand up to the intensity of a dark roasted bean.

It is important to remember that the darker the roast the more caffeine you will find in your coffee. This is because the coffee beans are exposed to more heat that will cause more caffeine to be released. The darker the roast, the stronger the bitterness.

Washed Coffee

Washed coffee beans are the result of a process referred to as "wet processing". After removing the cherries, they are de-pulped in tanks before being fermented to soften any sticky mucilage that is encases them. The beans are then dried and washed to get rid of any remaining pectin. This is a very popular method among specialty roasters and is an excellent choice for those seeking clean, crisp, acidic flavor profiles with medium amounts of body and sweetness.

Depending on the length of fermentation and the amount 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 show a wide range of terroir and the typicity of a varietal. Natural processed coffees can develop distinctive flavors because of the fruity pulp that surrounds the bean.

After the mucilage is removed, the beans are dried by being soaked in large tanks of water (as in the washed method) or laid out on raised beds or patios in the sun, and then turned regularly. This process is continued until the seeds have a moisture content of between 10-12%.

The final stage is roasting. When the roasting process is complete, the temperature inside the bean will increase and a cracking sound can be heard. This is the moment the moment when vapors begin to penetrate the outer wall of the bean. This is referred to as the first crack.

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

All of this creates an array of tastes and scents, so it is your responsibility to choose the coffee that best suits your preferences! We suggest trying a range of our single-origin light medium and dark roasts to find out the distinct flavors each one can offer you.