The Brew Blog

Light roast cold brew is brighter and more fruit-forward than dark roast cold brew. Here's how to brew it correctly — grind, ratio, steep time, and what to expect.

Light roast coffee flavor explained: how origin, variety, processing, and freshness determine what's in your cup — and what each major origin tastes like.

How to brew light roast pour-over correctly: water temperature, grind size, ratio, bloom technique, and which brewer works best for light roast coffee.

How to brew light roast in an AeroPress: starting recipe, temperature, grind size, standard vs inverted, and how to dial in any light roast coffee.

Light roast French press works — if you adjust temperature, grind, and steep time. Here's the recipe and the adjustments that make the difference.

Water temperature is the most important variable for light roast. The target range, why light roast needs higher temp than dark roast, and how to control it.