My brother-in-law insisted I try a lighter roast for my morning pour-over

For years I used a dark roast from a local shop in Austin, thinking it was the only way to get a strong cup. He visited last month and brought a bag of light roast Ethiopian beans, saying the fruity notes would be a nice change. I tried it and was surprised how much more flavor I could taste, even though it felt less heavy. Has anyone else switched roast styles and been really happy with the result?

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casey_torres609d ago

Honestly the roast level can totally change based on the water you use too, like softer water makes those light roast fruit notes pop way more.

the_oliver9d ago

casey_torres60 has a point about water, but the roast itself is the bigger factor for flavor. Light roasts just keep more of the bean's original taste.