Taking a Look Into Three Types of Coffee Roasts
Coffee is the second most traded global commodity, after oil. An estimated 7 million tons are produced each year, with Americans drinking on average 3.1 cups a day. Coffee beans are seeds inside bright red berries which are picked and dried. These seeds, or beans, are roasted at 300 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit until either the first or second crack, or pop, is heard. This means the sugar in the beans has started to caramelize, which releases water. The longer the beans are roasted, the darker and richer the coffee. Once roasted, the beans must be stored in airtight containers in a cool, dry and dark area. Ground coffee oxidizes quickly and therefore should be ground immediately prior to brewing. The quality of the coffee is not just dependent on how it is roasted, but also how and where it is harvested, stored, and brewed. Let’s take a look into the three main types of coffee roasts, each with distinct flavors.
Light, Medium, and Dark Roasts
I want to share about the Java House Authentic Cold Brew Coffee Dual-Use liquid pods and how they have transformed my life! But first, let’s talk coffee.
What are the types of coffee roast? Read on for a comprehensive overview of the three main types- light roast, medium-high roast, and dark roast.
Light Roast
These beans appear a light brown and dry. Flavor is lighter-bodied with no obvious roast flavor. Coffee may taste slightly acidic or sharp and is high in caffeine. The flavor of light roast is distinct to the soil and weather conditions from where it was grown. Locations characteristic of light roast include Java, Kenya, and Jamaican Blue Mountain. Other terms for light roast include cinnamon roast, city roast, and New England roast.
Medium High Roast
Medium-roasted coffee is a popular choice in North America. Medium-roasted coffee consists of beans that have been roasted until the first pop, or crack. These coffees taste sweeter than light roasts and exhibit more balance in acid, aroma, and complexity. Beans look dry and are a milk chocolate brown. Hawaiian Kona exemplifies a medium roast.
Dark Roast
Double-roasted beans have been roasted until the beans begin to smoke. The beans are dark, almost black, and oily. French coffee is frequently made with a double roast. The flavor is smoky-sweet and intense. It may taste burnt, or of charcoal. Some prefer this rich, full-bodied taste. To others, the double-roasting process removes the original flavors of origin of the coffee beans.
The Coffee Dilemma
Have you ever went to take a sip of your fresh brewed coffee and inside your mug you can see a couple specs of coffee grinds that somehow made it past but filter and find their way into your mug? Yuck! Have you ever wanted to make a quick ice coffee but he didn’t have time? I have been in both of those situations more times than I can count. So, how do you make a cup of perfect coffee, hot or iced coffee even when you’re short on time?
Java House Dual-Use Liquid Pods
The JAVA HOUSE Authentic Cold Brew Coffee dual-use liquid pods are nothing short of amazing for any coffee lover!! In this instant world that we live in, life pulls us from all different directions. We don’t have the time to steep coffee the way our grandparents would have. Technology has made coffee on the go much easier but JAVA HOUSE Authentic Cold Brew Coffee has made it even easier to get the perfect cup of coffee in an instant! Available in all three roasts!
The dual-use liquid pods allow for the coffee, whether being used for hot or cold, to have the exact same “perfect cup” of coffee each time. There is no need to brew coffee and place in the refrigerator to use the next day for your iced coffee. Instead, simply peel open the pod and pour directly over ice, add water and any flavoring you choose. No cool down needed. If you want hot coffee, just pop the dual-use pod in your coffee maker and you have a hot cup of coffee without any nasty specs of coffee grinds in the bottom of your coffee mug! Don’t have a coffee maker? No problem, just pour into hot water! It can’t get any easier than THAT!
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Anthony Shumaker says
I like coffee. Explaining the difference in the different roasts helps to choose blends I might like.
Mary Gardner says
I am a huge coffee lover and enjoy both cold and hot brew coffee so these are a must try for me.
monique s says
I am a huge fan of coffee and java house coffee is one that I have tried and it is smooth and rich. Great java
Jerry Marquardt says
All roasts are great, but I like your review on this dark roast. Thanks for sharing the post.
kimberly Zais says
sounds great ! I will have to try the dark roast. this is my first hearing of this brand
Michelle Catallo says
I have tried their Ethiopian and I am such a fan of these! Even though I like my coffee stronger, the Ethiopian is their lightest one and I truly enjoyed it. Need to try their Sumatran and Colombian blends next.
Jay Jackson says
I prefer Dark Roast and have had some Java House and loved it. I would highly recommend their coffee.
Trisha McKee says
I love cold coffee. I’d love to try this brand as it is a great quality and it is probably better tasting than anything I’ve had thus far.
Anita Jude says
I would love to try this coffee it seems so simple to make cold brew
Sheri Newell Anderson says
All of these roasts sound delicious to me, I’m very open to trying different flavors, would probably love them all!
Byron C says
These sound good – I love coffee!
Tracie Cooper says
I would love to try this cold brew for my brother for Christmas!
Michele Pineda says
we like all kinds of coffee, and I have to admit I love the convenience of these pods! Even if you don’t have the machine you can open a pod and pour over ice or use hot water! My teen loves her ice coffee so these would be very convenient for her!
Carolyn Daley says
I love the dual functionality so that you have the option for instantly hot or cold brew. The ice brew would be nice on the hotter days.
Kristen Patton says
These sound amazing! My husband absolutely loves cold brew and I am more of a hot brew lover.
Leela says
I love medium roast.
Hesper Fry says
I personally prefer a medium roast coffee.
Maryann D. says
It is great to read an explanation about the different types of coffee roasts. I now believe that I would prefer the Medium High Roast after reading this. I would like to try Java House.
Sean h. says
I like the dual pods for the perfect cup of coffee i like each roast but i drink dark roast the most
Azeem Isaahaque says
I love coffee!!! These look so good!!!
June S. says
(Taking A Look Into Three Types Of Coffee Roasts) This was news to me because I did not even know that they did a cold brew coffee. I do like this about their product; JAVA HOUSE Authentic Cold Brew Coffee dual-use liquid pods are nothing short of amazing for any coffee lover!! In this instant world that we live in, life pulls us from all different directions. We don’t have the time to steep coffee the way our grandparents would have. Technology has made coffee on the go much easier but JAVA HOUSE Authentic Cold Brew Coffee has made it even easier to get the perfect cup of coffee in an instant! Available in all three roasts!
Robin Abrams says
My son loves the cold brew coffee. I love the medium roast hot coffees
Alissa Small says
I love a cold brew the taste is better less bitter tasting.
Edye says
I love coffee and couldn’t wait to try this! Looks so yummy 🙂
Heather Kaufman says
I would like to try the Ethiopian blend over ice.
Pat Walker Pinkston says
I tried cold brew coffee in Louisiana and a relative’s home. It’s really good. I’d like to try Java Brew.
Diane Wolf says
It was nice to find out what actually the difference is between the 3 “levels” of coffee (light med dark) and I love that these are dual pods, makes things much easier then having pods for hot and pods for cold!
aaron reck says
I always wish they put the ph level on the packaging that’s good info to have but I love that medium roast. So good.
Susan Christy says
I’ve only been drinking coffee for a few years so I have a lot of catching up to do! So far, cold brew is my favorite.
Carolsue says
I like iced coffee; my husband likes hot.
I like flavored coffee; my husband likes plain.
LOL. Something for everyone!
Rosey says
Medium Roast is always my favorite. I tried these recently and they are absolutely delicious.
Mia Rose says
I need to try their cold brew coffee since it sounds like it would make a quick pick me up for the afternoon without having to have a coffeemaker.
Curtis says
I would love this for hot brews
michelle K says
What a good idea, I though you had to have a special brewer to use these
Ruth Epstein says
Cofffeeeeeeee all kinds makes me happy
Angela C. Adelman says
These look delicious. I hope I get the chance to try. Thank you for telling me ABOUT them.
Amanda Alvarado says
I love a good dark roast! I love that these are already “made” and there’s no coffee grounds!
Dorothy Boucher says
I love that they have dual pods and I love a good cold brew coffee, often hard to find.
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Becky Coyne says
Love your descriptions of different roasts. I am excited to try pods that I can just open and add water to. I’ve made some pretty yucky concoctions trying to make my own.
Lana simanovicki says
I like dark roast coffee .I sen these in stores I gotta buy some
Linda Madden says
I love coffee!
lv says
this coffee seems very dark, and i love my coffee dark
Teresa Kunberger says
Im a huge coffee drinker so id use these cold and hot!!
Alexandra Y says
Dual pods sounds interesting.
pu ye says
I have never heard of dual pods would love to give these a try
Jessica Sage says
I’ve seen these in the store but hadn’t thought about trying them. I love cold brew so your review made me want to try them out
Michele Soyer says
I have never heard of dual pods before.. This gives my daughter and I a great option…
Ken Ohl says
I have never heard of dual pods would love to give these a try
monique s says
I have tried java house coffee and the flavor is great. I like the dark roast best
Marilyn Nawara says
These are the ultimate convenience! Medium roast and Colombian are my favorite brews.
Lisa Williams says
I would love to try a cold brew,I usually drink a medium roast but I wouldn’t mind trying the other roasts to see if I like them because they all sound delicious.
Lauryn R says
What a great idea! I have no idea that liquid pods like this even existed. This would make iced coffee so much easier, and I bet tastier too! Thank you so much for sharing!
B.J. Bernal says
I’d prefer medium roast coffee! That’s perfect for me!
Laurie Nykaza says
Nice information on the different roast.I do like to have both depending on the day usually drink cold brew on hot days.
naomi winkel says
I love to drink cold brew coffee, it is yummy
Julie Lundstrom says
I do a hot brew but I would like to try a cold brew.
Susan Burge says
This would be a great alternative to instant coffee, as well as an intriguing twist on the k-cups. I generally don’t drink iced coffee except in the summer, but my grandson loves his cold brew.
Tiffany S says
This sounds amazing and different than what I am used to but I would love to try it. Thanks for the chance.
Jodi W says
Thanks for sharing about the different roasts. The dual pods souns amazing and will have to try them.
Diane Sabatini says
I drink about 6 cups of coffee a day and these dual pods are a game changer. I like it hot and hubby likes it cold so this perfect for us.
Angelica Dimeo says
I have never heard of dual pods it sounds awesome
Stafford says
Love that they have a dual functionality. Great for me!