The combination of beans and roast lends a coffee its unique flavor. Beans from different growing regions have different characteristics. For example, Sumatran coffees tend to taste earthier while Central American coffees have a brighter taster.

The length of roasting time determines the color and contributes to the flavor of your coffee. the darker roasts provide you with a more intense flavor experience., whole the lighter roasts offer more of a palate-cleansing crispness.

Any bean can be roasted any color, but it takes a skilled roaster to determine which roast brings out the best flavor of each type of bean.