{"title":"Medium Roast Coffee Beans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Anatomy of a Medium Roast Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium roast coffee is the most popular roast choice because it appeals to a wide range of flavor preferences. These beans fall right in the middle of the roasting spectrum, carrying a rich brown color, and a low sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium roasts tend to be the most crowd pleasing, offering a smooth, balanced flavor with moderate acidity. They provide a well-rounded body while still carrying complex, brighter tasting notes. Expect aromas and flavors of chocolate, nuts, red fruits, and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Are Medium Roast Coffee Beans the Best Choice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking a perfect chord between bright acidity and deep sweetness, these medium roast beans are the ideal choice in a wide variety of settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roasts are highly versatile. They have enough body to hold up to cream and sugar, but also have enough nuance to be enjoyed black. They perform exceptionally well in automatic drip machines, French presses, and pour-overs, and they make excellent espresso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roast coffees pair beautifully with moderately sweet baked goods like muffins, scones, and banana bread. 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The E.A. process includes soaking the unroasted coffee in a solution of water and Ethyl Acetate (E.A.). Ethyl Acetate begins with sugar cane that is turned into molasses. The molasses is then fermented to create ethanol and processed with acetic acid to create the Ethyl Acetate that will be used in the extraction of caffeine. Ethyl Acetate is used extensively in food and is known for bringing a fruity flavor to: hard candy, chewing gum, ice cream, and other products. It can also be naturally occurring in fruits (pineapple, berries, apples, and pears), and is a key to the flavor of rum. The unroasted, green coffee is soaked in the E.A. solution which bonds to the caffeine, extracting it out of the bean. Once all the caffeine is removed, the bean is steamed to remove residual E.A., and voila! You’ve got decaf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular coffee is grown in La Unión, Nariño, Colombia which is a diverse region in the southwestern corner of Colombia. Coffee production and farming in Nariño is predominantly done by smallholder producers and La Unión has become a key area to optimize transportation and accessibility to directly purchase parchment from producers around northern Nariño. The coffees used for this lot are all fully washed, picked during the day, and pulped in the afternoon on each of the individual farms before the decaf processing happens at Descafecol in Manizales, Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve selected this coffee as one of our decaf options because of its meticulous cultivation and decaffeination. We’ve roasted it to bring out its best qualities and to suit a great many taste buds. 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