Understanding Coffee Roast Levels: From Light to Dark
Real talk: If you’re a home roaster trying to nail the perfect roast, you’re not alone. The confusion between light, medium, and dark roasts is a common pitfall, even for seasoned brewers. Take the case of a Kenyan AA batch roasted three ways: light at the first crack, medium at the start of the second, and dark after the second crack. The results? A spectrum of flavors that reveal how roast level transforms a bean’s character. Light roasts, like the first batch, stop just after the first crack. This is where acidity shines, and the bean’s origin shines through. Think…
