Medium Roast Coffee Beans

Shoppers prefer medium roast coffee beans over other roasts for the full-bodied flavor characteristic of their fruity, vegetable, and floral aromas. This highly traded commodity is available in various flavors and packaging to suit the diverse tastes and needs of coffee drinkers. For that reason, Staples® offers a wide range of roasted coffees as well as complementary products such as k-cups and coffee condiments and storage containers to extend the life of the coffee beans.

Consider the Roasting Basics of Medium Roast Coffee Beans
Roasters store the coffee beans green until it's time to use a high-heat process to roast and release the appealing aromas. They roast for a determined amount of time to reach a level such as light, medium, or dark. The beans pop to discharge water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and once the roasting process is complete, preparers cool and package the product quickly to maintain freshness. Coffee drinkers consider medium coffee beans as the most balanced blend available on the market because they do not have an oily surface or a bitter or strong taste.

Processors use two types of beans, Arabica coffee, and Robusta, to create a perfect brew that varies between acidity, aroma, and balance. Arabica beans are usually sweeter, whereas the Robusta variety has a stronger and more acidic taste. Many users experiment between brands to find the one that agrees with their palates and preferences.

Label Information for Medium Roast Coffee Beans
Discriminating buyers observe label features to determine the percent of caffeine per cup, whether it's decaffeinated coffee, to see if it has added flavors, and to check for certification. A product may be organic certified meaning the roasters did not use pesticides and man-made fertilizers. Coffee drinkers may prefer to purchase beans grown in a certain region when preferring a specific taste sometimes influenced by a geographic or national location normally noted on the package.

What Should You Know About the Flavor of Medium Roast Coffee Beans?
Buyers have a smorgasbord of added flavors to choose from. You may prefer a blend of coconut, hazelnut, and caramel or a whole bean Columbian flavor. Fragrant examples include chocolate, floral, and fruit. Breakfast blend coffee, syrups, and spicy blends are popular options. Other factors that affect flavor include time since roasting and grinding, brewer cleanliness, and the quality of beans and water.

How Do Brands Package Medium Roast Coffee Beans?
Packaging choices may include 1 and 2-pound value-sealed bags to protect the product from moisture, sunlight, and oxygen. This preferred packaging over vacuum-sealed bags allows gasses to escape, which preserves coffee attributes. Some brands are available in a box containing multiple bags of the same product or individual packets for one-cup users. A supply of roasted coffee packaged in a bag should be enough for one week, so it's always fresh.

How Should You Store Medium Roast Coffee Beans?
Once you open a coffee package, air and moisture begin to break down its contents. For that reason, store it in an air-tight glass container away from sunlight, heat, and moisture. Avoid freezing coffee beans which could affect the original flavor. The process of removing coffee from a container kept in the freezer adds moisture to the product.