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ROAST CHART
Coffee is complex and develops over time. Use this chart
as a reference and make adjustments as necessary.
See the "Extraction Guidelines" section to evaluate your results.
Enjoy exploring and finding what fits your taste profile.
LIGHT ROAST
• Light brown in color with no oil on the surface
• A toasted grain taste with pronounced acidity
• More caffeine than any other roast levels
• Origin flavors are better preserved than in a dark roast
DOSE
GRIND TEMPERATURE
5
5 3
MEDIUM ROAST
• Medium brown in color with more body than
a light roast
• No oil on the bean surface
• More balanced in flavor, aroma and acidity
• Caffeine is more decreased, but still stronger than
dark roasts
DOSE GRIND TEMPERATURE
4
10 4
8
ROAST CHART
MEDIUM DARK ROAST
• A rich, darker color with some oil on the surface
of the bean
• A heavier body in comparison to light and
medium roasts
• Flavors are noticeable and taste somewhat spicy
DOSE GRIND TEMPERATURE
3
15
4
DARK ROAST
• Dark in color with a sheen of oil on the surface
• The flavor is generally bitter, smokey or even burnt
in taste
• The amount of caffeine is substantially decreased
DOSE GRIND TEMPERATURE
2
20 5
9
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