Light Roast Coffee: Beyond the Acidity

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In this introspective episode, I dive deep into my journey with light roast coffee, specifically examining a Sumatran coffee I recently roasted. I share my detailed brewing process, using a temperature of 180°F and a 1:15 ratio with the V60, while openly discussing my struggles and observations with light roasts. I explore why, despite giving this coffee the best possible conditions to shine - from using third wave water to carefully controlling the brewing parameters - I'm still not finding the satisfaction I'm seeking.

I candidly discuss my evolution as a coffee enthusiast, from once being a devoted fan of light roasts' acidity to now questioning their place in my coffee journey. Listeners will gain insights into the technical aspects of brewing light roasts, temperature's impact on extraction, and the challenging pursuit of finding sweetness and clarity in lighter roasted coffees. This episode offers both technical brewing knowledge and honest reflection on how our coffee preferences evolve over time.

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