ROASTEL

RESEARCH & REFERENCE

Insights & Reports

Market research notes and green coffee roasting reference guides.

Coming soon

Upcoming Articles & Research Reports

ROASTEL is preparing periodic briefings for roasters, buyers, and plantation partners across five planned topics:

  • 01Global coffee futures updates
  • 02Seasonal crop forecasts
  • 03Agronomy research
  • 04Specialty coffee industry analysis
  • 05Farm investment news

REFERENCE GUIDE

Understanding Roast Levels

ROASTEL supplies green (unroasted) coffee. Roast levels are reference profiles.

Lightest

Flavor
Citrus, floral
Mouthfeel
Sharp acidity
Brewing
Pour-over, cupping

Light

Flavor
Floral, fruity
Mouthfeel
Bright, light-bodied
Brewing
Pour-over

Light-Medium

Flavor
Nutty, fruity
Mouthfeel
Balanced, refreshing
Brewing
Pour-over, Clever dripper

Medium

Flavor
Caramel, nutty
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, balanced
Brewing
All-around

Medium-Dark

Flavor
Cocoa, caramel
Mouthfeel
Heavy, smooth
Brewing
Milk coffee, espresso

Dark

Flavor
Smoky, bitter-sweet
Mouthfeel
Intense, low acidity
Brewing
Espresso, moka pot