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Shoutout to that little coffee cart in Seattle that ruined my home setup
I was there last fall, and the barista made me a pour-over with a coffee from Guatemala. I asked for my usual light roast, but she said 'trust me' and gave me a medium. The flavor was so deep and sweet, nothing like the weak, sour cups I was making. Now my fancy grinder and gooseneck kettle feel pointless because I can't get that taste. How do you figure out which roast is right for you when you're used to just one kind?
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singh.hugo21d ago
Ever read that thing about how coffee roasts are like cooking a steak? A light roast is a quick sear, you taste the bean's own flavor. A dark roast is well-done, you taste the roast itself. That medium roast she gave you is like a perfect medium-rare. It brings out the bean's natural sugars without burning them away. Maybe you just never had a good medium roast before, and your gear is fine. You might need to try a few different medium-roast beans to find that sweet spot again.
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anna56721d ago
Honestly I always thought that steak comparison was a bit silly, but you're right. It makes sense when you put it that way. I'll have to give a few more medium roasts a fair shot.
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grant82611h ago
Never really got the steak thing until now. It actually makes a lot of sense. Might have to give medium roasts another look.
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