Before we get started on the ways one roast differs from another, let’s brush up on some common coffee terms used in describing taste and mouthfeel.

• Acidity -  bright tangy, tartness or wine-like flavour
• Balance - when all the flavours and characteristics are balanced out
• Body - the mouthfeel (heaviness, richness or thickness of the coffee)
• Finish - aftertaste
• Grassy - slight sour, “greeny” taste
• Richness - a satisfying fullness in flavor, body, and acidity
• Spicy - aroma of sweet spices such as clove and cinnamon

Different beans require different amount of heat and time for roasting. Here’s a roasting profile which will give you an idea of how each roast differs.

If you prefer a weak cup of coffee with a short aftertaste, then a light roasted coffee would suit you best. Likewise if you prefer a balanced cup with slightly sweet notes then you should go for medium roast. Dark roasts on the other hand are suitable for those who prefer low acidity and a long lasting aftertaste. However depending on the temperatures of the roast, the tastes may vary.

The best way to truly to find out which roast of coffee suits your taste buds the most is to go for a hands-on experience and tasting all three levels of roast. The next time you order a cup of coffee, check the roast level, note down the tastes and how you liked it and you’ll eventually find your perfect cup!

Marco Beverage Systems is a leading Irish hot water deliver systems company specialising in providing hot water delivery systems, creative ideas and solutions to coffee brewers and tea brewers in the Food & Beverage Industry around the world.

The Marco PB5 Eco Boiler is an energy efficient water boiler with a compact footprint.

Dedicated to providing excellent, reliable service with integrity and accountability, the team at Marco are always looking to develop new ideas and equipment that can enhance and bring the Food and Beverage Industry to the next level.

Marco Uber Boiler - Designed together with World Barista Champion - James Hoffmann

The Marco Mix Font at World of Coffee Budapest 2017 (Image credits : Sprudge)

Always innovating with award winning products such as the Marco Mix, which recently won the 2017 SCA Best New Product under the Commercial Equipment category.

For more information on Marco Beverage Systems products, please feel free to browse through our website or write to us at enquiry@dankoff.com.my

Tea Drop is a small tea house with big ambitions. Led by a team of young souls in love with tea and travel, as the team literally scours the globe to find the best and most exciting leaves, the collection includes more than 100 teas, ranges from pure, powerful Ceylon to surprising fruity fusions, to the rarest wild tea and distinctive signature blends.

While our passionate artisanal team scours the world to bring you the best tea, we have a small-picture approach when it comes to sourcing. All of our leaves are hand picked, ethically sourced and treated with care, and every batch is tasted and approved by our master blender who brings decades of family traditions and knowledge.

As tea specialists, the aim is to be the gateway to the world of tea, creating memorable blends for everyone to enjoy and explore.

Our enthusiasm for tea comes from a long line of happy tea growers in our family. It is with pure joy that we ensure the tradition continues.

With it's fragrant characteristics, the Osmanthus flower is native to the Asian region where it is commonly used for teas, wine, herbal medicine and even desserts!

You can now combine and incorporate the unique flavours and aroma of the Osmanthus flower into your drinks with the new MONIN Osmanthus Syrup. Here are some ideas for them mocktails and cocktails!

Baking a loaf of banana bread is not as easy as pie… it’s a whole lot more easier than that!

Here’s how to bake one in 5 simple steps.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cup (9 oz.) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 8 oz. (200g) butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 cup Monin Banana Fruit Mix
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ cup brown sugar

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 150 ℃ (300º F) and coat your baking tray (ideally size 8”x 4”) with some melted butter or baking sheet.
2. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda and salt) into a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, add in butter, eggs, Monin Banana Fruit Mix, vanilla extract and brown sugar and whisk thoroughly until combined.
4. Pour in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and mix some more.
5. Pour out the mixture into the tray and bake for approximately an hour.
6. Enjoy!