Coffee Facts I wish I learned Sooner | Outsiders Blog
Entry 002: Roast Level__________________Coffee is typically roasted three ways. Light, Medium, and Dark. Going to spend time talking about Light and Medium because that's what we're roasting here at Greenville. The level is determined based on what we want to taste in the finished product. __________________Light roast:This cup will be brightest and most acidic out of all the roasts. When we say acidic think about the snap of a juicy green apple and not the mouth puckering sip of lemon juice. Light roast best represents the characteristics of the origin/origins the beans were selected from. __________________Medium Roast: You'll notice a darker brown in color with a smoother surface compared to the lighter roast. As we progress into a medium roast...