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What is the flavor difference between light and dark roasts?Updated 10 months ago

Light and dark roasts vary in flavor, body and complexity. Light roasts are roasted to a lower temperature than dark roasts: this difference in roasting temperature produces distinct sets of amazing characteristics.

Light roasts tend to hold onto more of their origin characteristics, pronounced acidity, milk chocolate and fruit notes creating a more complex flavor. Dark roasts produce more toasty dark chocolate, bold, rich, and full-bodied flavors.

But there’s more. Dive a little deeper into the world of light versus dark HERE.

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