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Spicy coffee beans often come from countries such as Indonesia, India and some parts of Africa. Coffee from Sumatra in particular is known for its spicy profile.

You recognise a spicy flavour by a full body and a warm, slightly peppery finish. The coffee often feels intense and rich.

A medium to dark roast suits spicy coffee beans best. This brings out the warm and deep flavour notes better.

Spicy coffee beans are very suitable for espresso and milk drinks such as cappuccino and latte. These flavours also come into their own in a full-bodied filter coffee.

Coffee beans with a nutty flavour have soft, warm flavour notes reminiscent of hazelnut, almond or walnut. These flavours give the coffee a rounded and approachable character.

Nutty coffee beans often come from countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Nicaragua. These coffees are known for their full body and mild flavour.

You recognise nutty flavours by a creamy, lightly sweet finish without sharp acidity. The coffee often feels smooth and well balanced.

A medium to dark roast suits nutty coffee beans best. This further enhances the warm and full flavours.

Nutty coffee beans are suitable for espresso, cappuccino and other milk-based drinks. They also make a smooth and pleasant cup of coffee when brewed as filter coffee.

Light roast coffee beans are lightly roasted coffee beans where the bean’s original flavours take centre stage. The roast is stopped early, meaning many aromas are retained.

Light roast coffee beans often have a fresh, complex flavour with fruity and floral notes. The body is lighter and the acidity is more pronounced.

Light roast coffee beans usually have a higher acidity than medium or dark roast. This creates a lively and sparkling flavour profile.

Light roast coffee beans are particularly suitable for filter coffee and slow coffee brewing methods such as V60, Chemex and Aeropress. These methods allow the subtle flavours to come through well.

Light roast coffee beans often come from countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya and Colombia. High-altitude coffee regions in particular produce beans that are well suited to a light roast.

Medium roast coffee beans are coffee beans that have been roasted slightly longer than light roast, but not as long as dark roast. This creates a lovely balance between flavour, aroma and body.