Brewing Light Roast Coffee Like Tea - Game Changer

It Smells Better Than It Taste — a quiet coffee newsletter where I share what I'm learning about coffee, curiosity, and daily rituals, this channel is an extension of that space: https://www.itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ Everyday Beans is about finding joy in coffee: one cup at a time. I’m an engineer turned roaster, a self-proclaimed mad scientist behind the brewer, and someone endlessly curious about coffee — and life. I share my wins, misses, and discoveries so you can explore your own journey through coffee. check us out at: everydaybeans.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qwpeQ_Vz_Kdf1Z3DycWxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Have you ever thought light roast coffee tastes too much like tea? Maybe that's exactly the point! In this coffee brewing experiment, I completely change my approach to light roast coffee by embracing its tea-like qualities and pushing extraction levels higher than traditional methods. Key Highlights: Direct comparison between light roast Colombian coffee and rooibos tea Testing higher extraction ratios (1:13 to 1:18) for enhanced complexity Achieving 25% extraction without bitterness using finer grind and longer brew time Rethinking light roast brewing by leaning into tea-like characteristics TDS readings and extraction data for precision brewing Practical tips for making light roast coffee more enjoyable for medium/dark roast lovers