Types of Coffee and Flavor Profiles Light Roast Coffee Beans Light coffee roasts are smaller, dryer to the touch, and have a high concentration of caffeine. The shorter roasting time and lower temperatures result in a more mild coffee taste. Light coffee beans have a smoot taste, no bitterness, and can have a toasty and cinnamon finish. Medium Roast Coffee Beans Medium coffee beans are balanced, with a rich flavor and moderate acidity. Roasted at around 420 degrees, medium roasts are brown in color, without oil on the surface, and have a nutty flavor with caramel undertones. Dark Roast Coffee Beans Dark roasts are dark brown in color, have visible oils released during the roasting process, and are bigger in size as they expand during roasting. Typically, dark roasts are heavy-bodied, bold, with hints of spice and chocolate. When properly roasted, they have a smooth finish; not burnt or bitter. SUPPORT OUR FAMILY-OWNED, SMALL BUSINESS WE LOVE COFFEE, THE RAIN FOREST, & OUR CUSTOMERS! Poverty Bay Coffee Company is proud of it's loyal customer base who continues to support sustainable, shade grown, direct trade coffee. · Shade-grown, Sustainable Coffee Roasters · Direct-trade relationships with our Coffee Bean Partners · Family-owned and operated since 1997 In 1997, Poverty Bay's founder Dan Olmstead, had a vision of a coffee company that was run ethically, cared about it's employees, and was conscientious of the environment. He and his partners at Poverty Bay focused on sustainability, forging lasting relationships with their coffee networks, and operating their business with authenticity. Fast forward over 20 years to a time when those virtues have never been more important. Poverty Bay Coffee Company is proud of it's loyal customer base who continue to support sustainable, shade grown, direct trade coffee.
