The Colour of Flavour
Discover how the shade of a roast reveals new dimensions of taste, aroma and texture.
Roast level is one of the most powerful forces shaping a coffee’s flavour — influencing sweetness, acidity, aroma, and body. In this immersive tasting lab, you’ll explore how light, medium, and dark roasts express coffee in dramatically different ways.
Rather than tasting a single coffee roasted three ways, you’ll experience three distinct coffees, each roasted to highlight a specific roast level. This approach allows you to understand what each roast profile brings forward — from bright and floral to rich and bold — and how to better match roast styles to your personal preferences.
What You'll Learn
What Happens During Roasting
Understand the stages of roasting and how heat transforms green coffee into an aromatic, complex ingredient.
Debunk Roast Myths
Explore common misconceptions — like strength vs caffeine — and gain clarity on what roast level actually means.
Compare Light, Medium and Dark Roasts
Taste three coffees — each roasted to a different level — and discover how flavour, texture and aroma change with roast development.
Match Roasts to Mood & Method
Discover which roast styles suit different brewing methods, times of day, or flavour goals.
Understand What You’re Tasting
Build sensory awareness of acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and mouthfeel as roast levels shift.
Refine Your Coffee Buying Choices
Leave with the confidence to interpret roast descriptions and choose beans that align with your personal taste.
What's Inside
This lab reveals how roast level — light, medium or dark — transforms a coffee’s personality. By tasting three distinct roast styles, you’ll learn how heat shapes flavour, aroma and texture, and how to match roast to your preference.
Here’s what you can expect:
Welcome & Introduction
Roast Level Primer
Guided Tasting: A Roast-Level Spectrum
Share your current roast preferences and what you hope to discover
A quick overview of what defines light, medium, and dark roasts — with examples and visual cues
Taste three different coffees, each representing a distinct roast level, with structured sensory guidance
Reflection & Preference Mapping
Understanding Roasting Decisions
Takeaways & Personal Roast Guide
Note how your palate responds to each roast and what qualities stand out to you
Learn how roasters approach roast development and how it’s tied to bean characteristics and intended experience
Leave with a simple flavour and roast map, along with practical tips for selecting and brewing your preferred roast styles
Not Sure Which Workshop Is Right for You?
We understand that everyone’s coffee journey is unique. If you’re unsure which workshop suits your needs best, we’re here to help.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Chat with us for a quick, no-obligation discussion. We’ll help you figure out which experience is perfect for your goals — whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your coffee skills.