Starbucks® Coffee roast spectrum explained
The art and science of the Starbucks® Roast Spectrum.
The alchemy of roasting coffee
Each coffee requires a distinctive roast to bring out its unique characteristics – transforming green coffee beans into shiny, fragrant gems. This alchemy is a balance of art and science, knowledge, and intuition, developed more than 50 years by Starbucks master roasters. Together, all Starbucks® coffees create a spectrum of flavors – from light-bodied blonde roasts to smooth and rich medium coffees to the darkest roasts.
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Starbucks® Blonde Roast
Starbucks® Blonde Roast coffee beans have a shorter-roast time, allowing for an easy-drinking cup of more mellow flavors. Lighter-bodied and mellow, these coffees awaken the senses gently and deliver an approachable and flavorful cup with slight hints of roast.
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Starbucks® Medium Roast
Medium-roasted coffee beans are in the middle of the Starbucks® roast spectrum. Smooth and balanced, these coffees have rich, approachable flavors.
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Starbucks® Dark Roast
Dark-roasted coffees have a fuller body with robust, bold taste with the characteristic essence of an intense roast.
