Coffee Basics: Types of Roasts

To best determine your preferred roast level, here are the four categories of roast levels that Heritage Coffee utilizes:

Light Roast:This type of roast is light brown in color and preferred for more mild-bodied coffees. These beans should not have any oil on the surface.
Medium Roast: This type of roast is medium brown in color with a non-oily surface. Traditionally, this is the most preferred type of roast for Americans.
Medium-Dark Roast: This type of roast is dark brown in color and presents with an oily surface. 
Dark Roast: This type of roast contains nearly black and oily beans.

To best determine your preferred flavor profile (also known as the coffee's "body") here are the three flavor categories that Fresh Roasted Coffee utilizes:

Mild: Coffee with a mild body is not sharp, pungent or strong. Many light roast coffees have this flavor characteristic. 
Bold: Coffee with a bold body has a strong and noticeable flavor. Coffees from medium to dark roast levels can possess this flavor characteristic.
Extra Bold: Coffee with an extra bold body has flavors that are extremely strong and pronounced. Dark roast coffees can possess this flavor characteristic.