3 Differences in Taste in Coffee Based on Roasting Types, From Bitter to Sour

Kapanlagi.com - For coffee addicts, coffee is not just a drink in a cup. More than that, there is a process that can affect the quality of the taste in it.

The type of roasting in coffee also determines the taste and method used for brewing. Basically, there are several types of roasting in coffee that are used as a benchmark for the brewing process to the resulting taste. What are they like?

1. Dark Roast

Based on its name, dark roast coffee has a fairly long roasting period and a temperature of 225 degrees Celsius, which makes it a deep black color. This processing method is the most common in the market, both in coffee shops and instant coffee industry.

As for its taste, dark roast coffee has a strong flavor. Not only that, there is also a sensation of spice flavor produced.

2. Medium Roast

Medium roast in coffee refers to a roasting process at a temperature of 210 degrees Celsius. Judging from its color, medium roast has a slightly brighter color than dark roast. Medium roast coffee has a low caffeine content with a balanced taste between citrusy, bitter, and slightly sweet.

3. Light Roast

The light roast coffee roasting method uses the lowest temperature, which is 205 degrees Celsius, so the resulting color tends to be light brown. At this roasting level, coffee has a high acid content. The combination of acidity, citrusy flavor, and light texture can be obtained with this roasting method.

All three roasting methods are equally delicious to serve as morning coffee. If you want a little sweetener, add a low-calorie sugar to your cup to make your morning coffee even more enjoyable.

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