Columbia Excelso

• Light Roast
  • Color: Light Brown
  • Sheen: Dry and dull, with no oil on the bean
  • Flavor: Fruity and mild, with stronger acidity. Some feel like this roast has a grassy undeveloped taste. This roast has a strong aftertaste, that some prefer and other do not.
  • Names: Cinnamon, Light Roast, Light City or Half City
• Medium Roast
  • Color: Medium brown
  • Sheen: Dry and dull, with no oil on the bean
  • Flavor: Stronger, fuller flavor than the light roast beans. Less aciditic than the light roast with a strong aftertaste.
  • Names: City, American, or Breakfast
• Dark Roast
  • Color: Dark brown to black
  • Sheen: Somewhat shiny and oily to very shiny and oily
  • Flavor: This roast style is not acidic but has a pronounced bitter taste. The smoky flavors of the roasting process are more pronounced.
  • Names: Espresso, Italian, French, High, Viennese, or Continental

Whole Bean: Do you want the option of grinding the coffee yourself, for a more desired freshness? Choose Whole Bean for that option.

French Press: Course grind

Automatic Drip: Medium Grind for any normal coffee maker.

Pour Over: Medium - Course Grind

Espresso: Fine Grind