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Understanding Coffee Roast Levels
Coffee roast levels significantly impact flavor. Lighter roasts preserve origin characteristics, while darker roasts develop more body and roasted flavors. The perfect roast depends on your taste preferences and brewing method.
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Medium
Medium-Dark
Dark
Processing Methods Explained
Processing methods affect coffee flavor profiles dramatically. Washed coffees tend to have cleaner, brighter flavors, while natural processed coffees often develop fruity, wine-like characteristics with fuller body.
- Washed (Wet): Coffee cherries have their fruit removed before drying, resulting in cleaner, more consistent flavors.
- Natural (Dry): Whole cherries are dried with the bean inside, imparting fruity, fermented notes.
- Honey: Some fruit is left on during drying, creating a balance between washed and natural methods.