Roast Profiles : A Quick Guide
Roast profile plays a huge part in determining the intricate flavors of your daily cuppa. From the delicate notes of a Light Roast to the bold richness of a Dark Roast, each profile brings forth a distinct character that caters to a diverse range of palates.
Different roasting processes (mainly focusing on the temperature and duration) will affect the coffee’s body, mouthfeel, acidity, sweetness and its flavor in general.
It may or may not matter in the bedroom but for coffee, grind size matters.
Roast Profiles Simplified
Green coffee beans are heated at various temperatures and duration to elevate its aroma and flavor, breaking down its complex carbohydrate and caramelizing it.
To simplify it greatly, the longer the coffee beans stay in the roaster, the darker the roast will be.
Let’s dive into the 3 most common roast profiles
Kindly refer to our handy guide below.
Light Roast
Light roast coffee is light brown in appearance, and is roasted at a lower temperature and for a shorter duration (compared to the other roast profiles). This is usually done to preserve their innate complexities and flavor. This also means that the resulting cup of coffee will tend to be higher in acidity, coupled with floral and fruity notes, creating a wonderful crisp and vibrant taste.
To get the most out of light roast coffee, we recommend brewing it via the Pour-Over method (Eg. V60, Switch or Chemex). This method allows for precise extraction, allowing for the coffee’s unique characteristic to shine, resulting in a cup that is bright and sweet and brings focus on the flavors instead of the mouthfeel.
Medium Roast
Medium roast coffee is a harmonious balance between acidity and body. It appears somewhere between light and dark roast in terms of color, and embodies a well-rounded profile, presenting moderate sweetness along with hints of fruitiness and chocolate.
With a pronounced body and chocolaty undertones, this roast profile offers a richer experience to your morning brew.
Dark Roast
Dark roast coffee is dark brown (sometimes closer to black in colour), and will often have a shiny, oily coat on the surface.
Dark roast coffee has a fuller, more heavy body, contains the least acidity, and tends to have a much deeper and darker flavour. Some even describe dark roast coffee to taste slightly smokey and ashy.
If you’re a fan of the traditional “Kopi-O” type coffee, this roast will be right up your alley.
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