The Difference Between Dark and Light Roasted Coffee Beans

The Difference Between Dark and Light Roasted Coffee Beans

The Difference Between Dark and Light Roasted Coffee Beans

The roasting process dramatically impacts the flavor and aroma of the coffee beans.dark roasted coffee beans tasman coffee Darker roasted beans have a bold and full body, while light roasted beans have a delicate yet complex flavor.

The longer the beans are on the roaster, the more they lose moisture through evaporation.dark roasted coffee beans tasman coffee This decrease in water content and increased charring changes the flavor of the beans. The complexities that light roasted coffee have are largely lost in the darker roasts, and these brews tend to be less caffeinated as well.

Dark roasted coffee beans have a very distinctive color, close to black.dark roasted coffee beans tasman coffee They are characterized by drawn-out oil that glosses the surface and have a robust and full body. The flavor from the coffee’s country of origin is also largely roasted out, resulting in a bold and smoky taste.

As the roasting process continues, the smoky flavor of the beans starts to become more pronounced. The roasters will often turn the temperature of the roaster up and continue to rotate the beans. As the beans are roasted they will begin to expand in size, and this expansion causes the oils inside of them to spread out and caramelize. This change in the flavor and texture of the bean is what gives it a dark roast flavor.

In North America, a polarization set in between those that focused on foregrounding the innate character of green beans through sensitive light-to-medium roasting and those who were determined to keep their rich, scorchy, hopelessly chocolaty dark roasts alive. Some of these zealous advocates pursued their missions with a kind of ideological absolutism. The Kenya AB Athena Plus that Dom sent us, for instance, preserves sweet, spicy flowers and characteristic savory-sweet Kenya depth through a moderate-dark roast.

While we’ve all heard the myth that dark roasts have more caffeine than light, the truth is that 50g of dark and light roast beans contain the same amount of caffeine. What’s more, the caffeine in dark roasts is distributed more evenly throughout the bean as compared to light roasts.

Tasmanian Coffee Roasters is one of the longest-standing players in the state’s coffee scene. Their approach is primarily geared towards the wholesale market, and their beans are stocked in many cafes around Hobart and Tasmania. They also offer a direct-to-consumer online store.

Their core range features a light blend that’s popular for its lack of citrus-first notes, and a medium roast called ‘Day Dreamer’ that’s a rich mix of chocolatey sweetness, decent acidity and deep-fruit complexity.

De Lacey’s long-term connections in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea have anchored their single-origin obsession, but they’ve developed an impressive roster of international beans for their blends and single-origin offerings as well. They’re pushing for organic processes and have a strong commitment to fair trade practices, too. This dedication is paying off, as their Lazzio range won the Large Franchise trophy at this year’s Golden Bean Australasia Awards.