The Brew Blog

Blonde roast is light roast — but specialty light roast is a fundamentally different experience. Here's what separates the two and why it matters.

The real differences between light roast and medium roast coffee — flavor, body, acidity, caffeine, and brewing — and how to choose between them.

What separates great light roast coffee from mediocre — green coffee quality, roast date, origin, and roaster credentials — and where to find it.

The five best coffee origins for light roast — Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Panama Gesha, and Rwanda — and what makes each one distinct in the cup.

The best light roast coffee subscriptions of 2025. We’ll cover how to choose the right subscription, and what to expect from flavor and freshness.

AeroPress plunge resistance explained: why the press feels too hard or too easy, how to fix it, and what correct resistance actually feels like.