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As a comfort coffee enjoyer, what's the appeal of light roste? (lemmy.world)
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When I want a cup of coffee, I'm looking for comfort in a cup, that cozy feeling when the coffee hits the spot, along with a little sweet chocolatey note, and a hint of bitterness and acid.

Light roasts relly don't do any of that for me at all. What experience do you have when drinking it? What parts do you enjoy?

I've got a mokka pot and an aeropress and I'm willing to give it a try.

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[–] 7 points 1 month ago (5 children)

It has more caffeine for one and I also feel like I can taste the distinct notes easier with light roast. Not an expert by any means, if I'm mistaken, apologies.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    The caffeine difference due to roast levels is mostly disproven afaik. Roasting destroys caffeine but light roasts are more heavy so if you brew by weight, that equals out. Also, caffeine content tends to vary a lot by variety and type. Robusta beans have a lot more caffeine than arabica. So if you drink a traditional italian dark roast espresso, that still can have more espresso than a light roast specialty espresso. James hoffman made a video once about that where he ordered different espressos at different coffee shops, both specialty and traditional chains, and tested the caffeine levels and they were all over the place

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    huh! I've been perpetuating that idea. I found James on youtube but can't find that specific video. Could I trouble you for a link?

    in the meantime this other one from him seems relevant enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etnMr8oUSDo

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