Roast Level

Which one is for you? Well, that depends on what you are after in your brew.

The rule of thumb - the darker the roast level, the lower its acidity and sweetness, the fewer its inherent characteristics and the higher its bitterness. The lighter the roast the brighter its acidity and the more pronounced the coffee bean's original flavours. Here is what you can expect:

Light :	Light body Notes of seeds, malt, grain, frass, corn
Medium Light:	Bright acidity, more complexity, clear origin character Notes of fruits, nuts spice, brown sugar
Medium :	Balanced acidity and sweetness, full body, clear origin character Notes of caramel, honey, brown butter, cooked fruit, darker spices
Medium Dark :	Emerging bittersweetness, slightly muted acidity, potential for heavy body Notes of tobacco, vanilla, bourbon, porter beer, smoked fruit
Dark :	Prominent bittersweetness, muted acidity, light body Notes of burnt tobacco, very dark cocoa, bitter black tea, very dark toast

Source: Jessica Easto, the author of “craft coffee: A manual”