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Coffee Roast Levels - JSON

Coffee roast levels represent a classification system showing how flavor, aroma, acidity, and body change as green coffee beans are heated. From light to dark roasts, the chemical composition of beans transforms during roasting, producing distinct taste profiles. This classification is defined using the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Agtron scale and key roasting milestones such as first crack and second crack.

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[
  {
    "code": "95",
    "slug": "very-light-roast",
    "name": "Very Light Roast",
    "description": "The lightest roast with high acidity and underdeveloped flavors.",
    "agtronRange": "90-95",
    "temperatureCelsius": "196-200",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "385-392",
    "roastStage": "First crack ending"
  },
  {
    "code": "85",
    "slug": "light-roast",
    "name": "Light Roast (Cinnamon Roast)",
    "description": "A light roast characterized by bright acidity and delicate flavors.",
    "agtronRange": "80-85",
    "temperatureCelsius": "200-205",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "392-401",
    "roastStage": "Around first crack ending"
  },
  {
    "code": "75",
    "slug": "medium-light-roast",
    "name": "Medium-Light Roast",
    "description": "A medium-light roast with good balance between acidity and sweetness.",
    "agtronRange": "70-75",
    "temperatureCelsius": "205-210",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "401-410",
    "roastStage": "After first crack ending"
  },
  {
    "code": "65",
    "slug": "medium-roast",
    "name": "Medium Roast (High Roast)",
    "description": "The most popular roast level with a well-balanced flavor profile.",
    "agtronRange": "60-65",
    "temperatureCelsius": "210-219",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "410-426",
    "roastStage": "Quiet period between cracks"
  },
  {
    "code": "55",
    "slug": "medium-dark-roast",
    "name": "Medium-Dark Roast (Full City)",
    "description": "A medium-dark roast characterized by rich body and sweetness.",
    "agtronRange": "50-55",
    "temperatureCelsius": "219-225",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "426-437",
    "roastStage": "Second crack beginning"
  },
  {
    "code": "45",
    "slug": "dark-roast",
    "name": "Dark Roast (French Roast)",
    "description": "A dark roast characterized by bold flavor and smoky notes.",
    "agtronRange": "40-45",
    "temperatureCelsius": "225-230",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "437-446",
    "roastStage": "Second crack development"
  },
  {
    "code": "35",
    "slug": "very-dark-roast",
    "name": "Very Dark Roast (Italian Roast)",
    "description": "The darkest roast with charcoal-like flavors and almost no acidity.",
    "agtronRange": "30-35",
    "temperatureCelsius": "230-240",
    "temperatureFahrenheit": "446-464",
    "roastStage": "Past second crack"
  }
]