City roast coffee is a product of third-wave coffee culture and is especially prevalent in roasted coffee beans of Nordic origin.
City roast coffee is a product of third-wave coffee culture and is especially prevalent in roasted coffee beans of Nordic origin.
Making city roast requires a unique technique that closely monitors the roasting of the coffee beans and quickly stops the process at the earliest stage possible.
City-roasted beans are made between 415 to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, so almost immediately after the first crack.
The result is a lightly roasted bean meant to honor the original characteristics of the coffee.
City roast beans are usually a light brown color and also have very minimal oil on their surface.
City roasts are most similar to your typical light roast and lighter medium roast coffees.
They have a pungent flavor to them and are more acidic and sweet compared to other coffee roasts.
When prepared correctly, city roasts strike the perfect balance of acidity in the cup and give your coffee that zingy mouthfeel.
Tasting notes commonly associated with city roasts are floral, wine, and fruit.
This is due to the acidic nature of the roast and the fact that the light roasting preserves the natural coffee flavors.
If you're a light roast fan, you'll probably enjoy a cup of city-roasted coffee.
There are also full city roasts, which are roasted slightly longer and are therefore more similar to medium roast coffees.
When you sip a cup of city roast, pay special attention to the mouthfeel.
It should be light and smooth.