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How to Brew Light Roast Coffee at Home

At PremCoffeeLab, our mission is simple: help people discover just how vibrant and complex coffee can be. Brewing at home doesn’t have to be complicated, especially when you’re working with fresh roasted coffee beans. Whether you’re using a classic drip machine like Mr. Coffee, or experimenting with a pour over coffee recipe on a V60, Chemex, or Stagg Pour-Over Dripper, the goal is the same: bring out the bright, nuanced flavors that make light roast coffee so exciting.

Why Light Roast Coffee?

When comparing light roast vs dark roast taste, the difference is huge. Light roasts highlight the coffee’s natural characteristics, often fruity, floral, or tea-like, while dark roasts tend to be smoky, bold, and bitter. That’s why at PremCoffeeLab, we focus on sourcing single origin coffee, where beans come from one farm or region. This way, every cup reflects the terroir, processing method, and the farmer’s craft.

Step 1: Choose Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans

The foundation of every great brew is freshness. Fresh roasted coffee beans retain the delicate aromatics that make specialty coffee shine. As a micro roastery in the heart of the third wave coffee movement, PremCoffeeLab carefully roasts in small batches, ensuring every bag you order is vibrant, complex, and ready to brew.

Looking to restock? You can always buy specialty coffee online directly from us and have it shipped fresh to your door.

Step 2: Find the Best Grind Size

Your grind size determines how your coffee extracts, and whether you taste sweetness, clarity, or bitterness. For a Mr. Coffee pot I suggest a medium grind.

Dialing in the best grind size for your brewer is key to unlocking clean, balanced flavors in your cup.

Step 3: Brew Your Coffee

If you’re brewing with Mr. Coffee, measure one to two tablespoons of grounds per six ounces of water, pour in filtered water, and let the machine do its thing.

For pour over brewing, start with a 1:16 ratio (about 25g of coffee to 400g of water). Add your grounds to the filter, pour slowly in circles, and let the coffee bloom for 30–45 seconds before continuing your pour. Whether it’s a V60, Chemex, or Stagg Dripper, the method emphasizes clarity and highlights the delicate flavors of single origin coffee.

Step 4: Taste Like a Pro

One of the best parts of specialty coffee is learning how to taste coffee like a pro. Take small sips, let the coffee cool slightly, and pay attention to flavor notes. In a light roast, you may notice citrus, berry, or floral tones; in a darker roast, chocolate, caramel, or spice. Every sip of PremCoffeeLab beans tells the story of the farmer, the processing, and the roast.

Final Sip
Brewing coffee at home is more than a routine — it’s a ritual. By choosing single origin coffee, brewing with precision, and using fresh roasted beans from a micro roastery like PremCoffeeLab, you elevate your everyday cup into something remarkable.

If you’re ready to taste the difference, explore our lineup of the best coffee beans online and join us in the journey of the third wave coffee movement.

Published On
August 16, 2025
Derek
Coffee Expert
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