We boldly admit that our Light Roast is on the darker-side of this description. Many coffees do not develop well at this stage, tending to be acidic or even astringent, and sometimes featuring strong grassy or vegetable tastes. However, a few coffees fare well with this roast level and have a bright, eye-opening sassiness to them with just a touch of sweet.
"I went to work for Princess Cruises 5 yrs. ago. Had my first cup at one of the shops in town and I was hooked—a quad shot latte with skim and no whip. What a way to start my day. I bragged on that coffee all summer, every summer. Told everyone it was better than Starbucks!