The Cinnamon Roast: Unlocking Coffee’s Brightest Notes
Here's what you need to know about the cinnamon roast: it's not just a roast—it's a revelation. This lightest roast profile reveals coffee’s most vibrant, unfiltered character, often bordering on the delicate. Yet its appeal lies in its paradox: it’s a niche that’s both rare and rewarding, demanding precision to avoid vegetal tones or underdeveloped acidity. For roasters, it’s a high-stakes gamble, but one that pays off with complexity and profit. Cinnamon roasts are the lightest possible, often hovering around 10-12% weight loss. This minimal roast time preserves the bean’s original terroir, letting grassy, peanutty, and floral notes shine. Daniel…