Degrees of Coffee Roasts (lightest to darkest)
Cinnamon:
Light brown, dry surface
Grainy taste, distinct sour or acidic tones
American or City:
Medium brown, dry surface with some wrinkles, flat color
Typical commercial roast, no grain flavor, some acidity, richer tones than cinnamon, flavor profile not fully developed
Full City:
Darker, richer brown, oil patches on smooth surface, no wrinkles
Slight, roasted, bittersweet tang, less acidity than American roast, full profile of coffee flavor
Vienna:
Dark brown, oily surface
Definite bittersweet taste, all acidity tones gone
Italian:
A hearty roast, bold and spicy
French:
Very dark brown, almost black, very shiny, oily surface
Dark caramel tones, all acidity tones gone.
