Dark Roasts have less caffeine than light roasts.
There you have it: Coffee Non-Fact Debunked.
There is a common belief among people that the darker the roast, the more intense the coffee, and therefore; the more caffeine that is in it.
While you may not be able to handle the darker coffees because of the strong bitter taste, they will not get you jackedΒ compared to the good ole breakfast blend light roasts
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The longer a coffee is roasted, therefore the darker it gets, the less caffeine that is actually left in the coffee. Most of the caffeine is essentially cooked out of the coffee in the process of roasting.
Along with this, it is important to note thatΒ chocolate-covered espresso beansΒ actually would have less caffeine content than simply chocolate-covered coffee beans.
Stop ordering theΒ light roastΒ because you ‘want less caffeine’. That’s a terrible move.
Heed this advice.
Sincerely,
Coffee Made Better
I sometimes sprinkle cinnamon or splash vanilla on it before the brewing. How do you feel about this?
Not a bad idea! I tend to really enjoy just the full flavor of the bean by itself so sometimes adding things like that can take away from the flavor, but it also can match really well with certain beans! I say if you like it, go for it! Especially if the beans or grounds are not good themselves, then adding cinnamon or vanilla would be a very smart thing to do, haha.
Hahaha, thank you for this. I often find myself “re-educating” friends and family on this topic. They’re SHOCKED to discover that paying for extra shots of espresso because they need more caffeine is more expensive and less effective than just getting a light roast brewed coffee π
I used to tell everyone I knew about this when I worked at the uh… You know. (Sbux) and I never knew this until then either. Great advice. People need to know. Darker roasts are so much better.
Yes. Exactly…. It’s so funny how nobody knows… also I really do like the taste of stronger roasts better. I can appreciate the movement towards lighter roasts, however, my hearts sits with the dark.
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Really liking these coffee β posts.. A must read with morning coffee
Glad you are enjoying them! In fact…I write them with a cup of morning coffee!
Fantastic.. Best way:) i was thinking about blogging about cake n coffee but you take coffee to the next level, so i will just eat cake drink coffee while reading yours.. Its educational and i feel like im on a coffee adventure…. Should start gathering folks n coffee n do taste days.. Pay per entry…
Haha, well eating cake and drinking coffee sounds like a great plan! Taste days are also a great time!
Add in soul food, music n we have a coffee cafe i wanna go to
Hope you can go!!
You would be invited
Why thank you!
Never knew that – I should probably think about incorporating a lil decaf with my regular lol. Nice post π
Thanks! Or look for a darker roast π
True. I drink Nescafe Blend 43; never really payed attention to what’s what as far as dark and whatnot goes. I pretty much just drink whatever coffee tastes nice. Thanks again for the info! π
Interesting! Your welcome! Well let me know if you want some recommendations on my favorite coffees!
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