How to roast coffee - Part 2

Vienna Roast

This level of characterized by a slightly deeper color than American Roast.  Small spots of oil will be present on the bean surface.  This level slightly intensifies and brings out flavors that remains hidden at the America Roast level.  This roast level is the most difficult to master, too long in the roaster produces too much oil, too early and no oil will appear. 

Roasting time at this level is 10 -11 minutes.

City Roast
This is the level that most people call Dark Roast.  It should have a deep brown color and heavy oil on the beans surface.  Coffee does not become bitter when roasted darker.  Bitterness in coffee is usually from the poor quality beans or improper roasting.  Dark Roasted should have a heavy, rich flavor.  Never burnt or bitter. 

Roasting time at this level is 11 - 12 minutes

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