Roast Profiles
Light
Coffees roasted to this colour generally have:
- delicate fruity aroma
- exquisite bouquet
- pronounced nutty notes
- natural sweetness
Light to Medium
At this roast colour, coffees begin to lose some natural brightness in favour of:
- velvety flavour
- superb aroma
- some chocolate overtones
- balanced taste
Medium
Coffees roasted to this degree have more intensified caramelization of sugars, they are usually characterized by:
- more pronounced bittersweet notes
- pleasant pungency
- some caramel notes
Medium to Dark
As the roast progresses the caramelization intensifies. Coffee roasted to this style has:
- caramel and toffee taste
- complex flavour
- advanced pungency
Dark
This is the darkest roast. At this stage the caramelization of the sugar peak. The general characteristics are:
- superb bittersweet chocolate notes
- very strong flavour
- intense pungency
Special Espresso Roast
This special roast profile was selected to complement the natural taste characteristics of the coffee beans used in the recipes. The roast imparts the following taste:
- silky finish
- lasting chocolatey aftertaste
- balanced taste
- intoxicating aroma