Coffee Basics | What's Your Ideal Roast?

Yes, it it important to explore what types of origins of coffee you like...

BUT FIRST- understanding the differences between and finding your preference for roast-types is essential. 

How your coffee is roasted will affect the outcome of your brew... so here are some basic differences to consider when making a selection:

	Light Roast Coffee Beans: Appearance: Light Brown and no oil Taste: Toasted grain with pronounced acidity; original flavors of the bean are retained Roast: Generally not roasted beyond first crack Light roasts also retain the most caffeine from the coffee bean
	Medium Roast Coffee Beans: Appearance: Medium Brown and no oil Taste: Less grainy taste, more balanced flavor, aroma,and acidity  Roast: Roasted between the end of the first crack and just before the beginning of the second crack Most Common roast type
	Medium Dark Roast Coffee Beans: Appearance: Richer, darker color with some oil Taste: Heavier, spicier body Roast: Beginning or middle of the second crack The roaster's process can significantly influence the taste at this roast
	Dark Roast Coffee Beans: Appearance: Dark brown in color with a sheen oil Taste: Bitter, smoky  Roast: Roasted until the end of the second crack or longer Dark roasts are typically used in espresso blends