The units of measurement used in the chart are the AGTRON GOURMET SCALE and have been taken from ground samples, the value "zero" corelates to pure carbon while values over 100 are rated as extremely light.
ROAST LEVEL
TASTE PROFILE
COFFEE EXAMPLE
LIGHT
86 to 100
Fruits, Sweet
Kenya Blue Mountain AA (89)
MEDIUM
70 to 85
Caramelized Sugar, Mellow
Team (80)
DARK
44 to 69
Smoky, Dark Chocolate
St. Vincent (61)
VERY DARK
20 to 43
Very Smoky, Liquorice, Burnt
Full French (34)
*Higher numbers = Lighter roast
*Lower numbers = Darker roast
£7.80 - £26.00
This versatile coffee works well for espresso, immersion, and percolation methods.
Description
A founding blend created by David Thomson in 1841, this mix of 60% Brazil and two seasonal coffees has delicate notes of maple syrup and stone fruit complement a rich, caramel mouthfeel and natural sweetness.