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These are some key factors to take into consideration when deciding which bean to try.
The journey starts with picking a country of origin that suits your flavor preferences. For some, this may be enough, but there is more. After you find your favorite pick, you can further fine tune your selection by choosing a varietal and/or a preferred processing method and roast level. From there use our search filters to find what beans are available from local roasters.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Don’t be paralyzed by choice
With so many possibilities and types of coffee on the market, it is easy to get overwhelmed by choice. Understanding how different categories and processes affect the flavor will allow you to make a selection according to your taste preferences.
STARTING LINE
Select your origin
As you embark on the exploration voyage of different coffee beans, the first destination is the coffee origin. While each origin country offers a varied selection of beans, here are the general tasting notes.
Colombia
Honduras
Bolivia
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Consider the varietal
Figured out your preferred origin? You are ready to level up and select your varietal. Different varietals highlight more nuanced tasting notes in your cup and with hundreds of varietals harvested in the world, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE
Blend or single origin?
With coffee blends, a combination of single origins has been selected to create balanced and unique characteristics. Particular blends can help create complex espressos and work well when mixed with steamed milk.
Single-origin coffees are sourced from a particular geographic location. Single origins highlight specific tasting notes of the region. They allow you to taste more delicate flavors and are best enjoyed black.
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Understanding roast levels
The very same coffee will produce a different cup of coffee depending on how it's roasted.
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Light Roast
Retains the biggest amount of raw plant characteristics with origin flavors being most prominent. Light brown to tan color and no visible oils.
- Also known as New England, Half-City, or Cinnamon roasts.
- Roasted to an internal temperature of 356-401 F, right after the first crack.
- Retain more acidity and caffeine.
Why drink a light roast?
- You like delicate tasting notes, lighter-body, bright flavor profile with plenty of acidity.
- You want to taste the nuanced characteristics present in the bean.
- Best for filter coffee brewing methods.
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Medium Roast
Keeps some of the raw plant characteristics and absorbs some roast characteristics. Medium brown color, little oil on the surface.
- Also known as City, American, or Regular roasts.
- Roasted to 410-428 F temperature, just before the second crack occurs.
- Richer, fuller flavor, more body, less acidity.
Why drink a medium roast?
- You like a medium-bodied, balanced, smooth, and complex cup of coffee.
- You want to taste the characteristic notes in the bean balanced with bold flavor.
- Suitable for both espresso and filter coffee.
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Dark Roast
Doesn’t retain much of the origin characteristics but has pronounced flavors from the roasting process. Dark brown color with visible oils on the surface of the bean.
- Also known as Espresso, French, Italian, Turkish roasts.
- Roasted to 464-482 F temperature, roasted to the second crack, and beyond.
- Full body and a sweet rich flavor, with little acidity and lowest caffeine content.
Why drink a dark roast?
- You like full-bodied, rich, bold, and intense flavors in your cup.
- You prefer tasting the sweet and dark flavor with little acidity.
- Perfect for espressos and when mixed with milk.
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