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Useful phrase

“Is this a light or dark roast?”

Ask about the roast style so you can predict the general flavour direction.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it when you want a clue about the flavour of a coffee.

Examples

Natural examples

  • Is this a light or dark roast? / This one is a light roast. — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • This one is a light roast. — Staff tell you the roast style.
Australian English

Usage note

Roast level is only one clue. Also ask about tasting notes, because two roasters can use the word medium differently.

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Use this when choosing a bag of beans.

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