Understanding Light, Medium, and Dark roasts in Third Wave Specialty Coffee.
A roast profile tracks time and heat application inside the drum. This curve determines sugar caramelization and the preservation of organic origin acids.
Light to medium roasts highlight origin terroir including floral and berry notes. Dark roasts mask delicate notes with heavy caramelized bitterness.
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