The process of roasting is an art; this will define the taste and color of the coffee. The roasting process has several steps:

First step:
The green beans are slowly dried to become a yellow color and the beans begin to smell

Second Step:
Occurs at a temperature of approximately (400°F) in which the bean doubles in size, and a shift in color to a light brown, and experiences a weight loss of approximately 5%.

Third Step:
Occurs at a temperature of approximately (428°F) the color changes from light brown to medium brown and has a weight loss of approximately 13%

Fourth Step:
Occurs at a temperature of approximately (446°F) color is crystal clear as medium dark brown, this step is much quicker sounding and the beans take on an oily polish. 

Fifth Step:
Is taking the coffee out of the roaster and into the cooling machines so it will not get bitter.

Espresso:
Occurs at a temperature of approximately (460°F) and the color is dark but not burned.

 

Our beans are well handled and stored green until it is time to roast. This helps keep the coffee fresh and gives it more shelf time. Our coffee is hand roasted in small batches and cooled allowing consistency and customization.

Our coffee is high quality, versatile and roasts up well from medium to very dark espresso. The flavor is intensified by the types of the roast.

Styles	Appearance		Characteristics
Light Roast	Light roast, light cinnamon tone		Pronounced nut-like flavor, high coffee acidity
American Roast	Medium roast, chestnut hue		Pronounced caramel like flavor
House Roast	Medium roast, medium brown with no surface oils		Full coffee flavor, with some loss of acidity
Premium Roast	Chestnut brown, slightly darker than the City Roast		Full coffee flavor, good balance of acidity and sugar
Vienna	Dark brown, with traces of oil on the surface		Dark roast flavor
French Roast	Dark brown, nearly black, oily on the surface		Bitter, smoky taste and pungent aroma
Italian	Dark chocolate brown, oils on the surface		Burnt flavor
Espresso	Dark roast, used specifically for espresso machines		Burnt flavor that is strong and sweet