Lightest
- Flavor
- Citrus, floral
- Mouthfeel
- Sharp acidity
- Brewing
- Pour-over, cupping
RESEARCH & REFERENCE
Insights & Reports
Market research notes and green coffee roasting reference guides.
Coming soon
Upcoming Articles & Research Reports
ROASTEL is preparing periodic briefings for roasters, buyers, and plantation partners across five planned topics:
- 01Global coffee futures updates
- 02Seasonal crop forecasts
- 03Agronomy research
- 04Specialty coffee industry analysis
- 05Farm investment news
REFERENCE GUIDE
Understanding Roast Levels
ROASTEL supplies green (unroasted) coffee. Roast levels are reference profiles.
Light
- Flavor
- Floral, fruity
- Mouthfeel
- Bright, light-bodied
- Brewing
- Pour-over
Light-Medium
- Flavor
- Nutty, fruity
- Mouthfeel
- Balanced, refreshing
- Brewing
- Pour-over, Clever dripper
Medium
- Flavor
- Caramel, nutty
- Mouthfeel
- Full-bodied, balanced
- Brewing
- All-around
Medium-Dark
- Flavor
- Cocoa, caramel
- Mouthfeel
- Heavy, smooth
- Brewing
- Milk coffee, espresso
Dark
- Flavor
- Smoky, bitter-sweet
- Mouthfeel
- Intense, low acidity
- Brewing
- Espresso, moka pot