Degrees of Roast:
On the West Coast, French is usually the darkest roast available with Italian being a bit...
Degrees of Roast:
On the West Coast, French is usually the darkest roast available with Italian being a bit lighter. The reverse is usually true in the East.
Cinnamon Roast.. Light brown color, nutty flavor, highest acidity.
American Roast..Darker brown, light roast, caramelish flavor.
Full City Roast.. No traces of oil on bean surface when fresly roasted, complete flavor developed.
Vienna Roast.. Darker brown with small amount of oils on bean surface, smoky undertones.
Italian Roast (West).. Very dark brown with large amount of oil on surface, bittersweet taste, smoky overtones, also called a "New Orleans Roast".
French Roast (West).. Black color with large amount of oil on surface, pronounced bittersweet flavor, heavy smoky overtones.
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