Light Roast Coffee Challenge: Why I Fell Out of Love

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 #lightroastcoffee #coffeebrewing #specialtycoffee Join me on a month-long challenge to rediscover light roast coffee! As someone who's fallen out of love with light roast, I'm exploring different brewing techniques to see if I can develop a new appreciation for it. In this video, I share my honest thoughts on why I prefer medium roast and the brewing methods I'll be testing to potentially change my mind. I believe coffee has a "sweet spot" roast level where it truly shines - for many beans, that's medium roast where they develop juicy, inviting flavors. But I'm keeping an open mind! Follow along as I experiment with different grind sizes, brewing devices, and techniques to see if light roast can win me over again. Discover why light roast can be challenging to extract properly Learn various brewing techniques to improve light roast flavor Compare different brewing devices for light roast (V60, AeroPress) Understand the relationship between roast level and coffee character