Extremely light – transform but still be original

Through thorough research, 43 Factory Coffee Roasters selected Extremely Light as the right roasting level to fully describe the characteristics of coffee beans.

Changes in coffee when we roast it

Coffee roasting is the process of heating raw coffee beans so that they become more crispy beans that we can grind and prepare.

Before roasting, the beans often have an aroma that is almost like beans or grass. The substances and flavors inside the coffee beans are only released when the beans are roasted. 43 Factory’s coffee flavor is determined entirely by the plant variety and primary processing method. Therefore, the taste that we feel from coffee is the flavor that comes from the farm, processing station, and roasting process.

Meanwhile, the coffee beans change the color, size, flavor compounds, thenthe structure.

Extremely Light

Differents from the other roast levels, at this level, coffee beans are roasted at a temperature ranging from 189-194 degrees Celsius, depending on the development of each bean type, significantly lower than the intensity typically used for Medium Roast or Dark Roast. When the coffee reaches the point of the first crack, the roaster can assess the degree and, based on that, determine the appropriate time to discharge the beans. Depending on the structure of each coffee variety, the time from the development at the first crack to the discharge of the coffee from the chamber will vary, usually within a one-minute range. This ensures that the coffee beans achieve a uniform level of roasting and develop based on the original flavors from the growing region.

The key factor to determine the success of Extremely Light is the quality and purity of the seed. Because by using the Extremely Light roasting method, almost all of the inherent flavor characteristics of the seeds will still be preserved almost completely. The taste of excellent coffee beans is only released by skillful roasting.

Why should chose Extremely Light

Extremely Light exploits the unique features of each type of coffee fully. During the roasting process, the temperature is adjusted quite low, approximately 194 degrees Celsius, just enough to make coffee beans. The process takes only 8-9 minutes. Therefore, the chemical reactions and physical changes that occur inside the eggplant. It will not have too much effect on the constitutive connection structures inside the coffee beans. So, the flavor will be revealed, not mixed with other flavors arising during the roasting process when at too high a temperature.

Through this unique roasting, all the characteristics and flavors of each type of coffee are separated and cannot be mixed.

Different colors of extremely light

Extremely Light preserves the original taste

Each coffee-growing region is proud of its perfect quality coffee varieties. At Extremely Light, roasters will not need to intervene or use too much technique during the roasting process. With their sophistication, they meticulously preserve the beauty of each tomato seed, protecting the original value. So the taste of coffee is determined by its characteristics.

Today, there are many varieties of high-quality coffee. Farmers always know how to innovate, apply a variety of coffee farm models, and limit and eliminate pests thoroughly, so the quality of green kernels is increasingly guaranteed and quality. Gradually the Extremely Light roast level will lead the trend in the future as the quality of green coffee beans is tempered day by day.

Did you know?

Extremely Light Roast is the roast level pioneered by XLIII Coffee, as a declaration of respect for each coffee bean. While the world is racing with traditional roasting levels, XLIII Coffee chooses a separate path: closer to the original nature of the coffee bean, where nature and the hands of the roaster blend to create the purest cup of coffee. This is the journey that XLIII Coffee pursues to bring Vietnamese coffee to a new level, where each cup of coffee is a complete story about its origin and true value.

Frequently asked questions

1. Why is Extremely Light roasting more special than regular Light Roast?

With a lower roasting temperature and shorter time, Extremely Light retains almost all the original compounds and flavors of the beans. This is the difference that makes XLIII Coffee unique.

2. Is Extremely Light suitable for all types of coffee?

Not all types of coffee are suitable for this roasting level. XLIII Coffee is only applied to carefully selected high-quality coffee beans, ensuring that the full flavor potential is exploited.

3. How to enjoy to fully experience the flavor?

Pour-over is the most ideal brewing method, using water at 92-94°C and a brewing ratio of 1:15. It should be enjoyed within 15-20 minutes after brewing to fully experience the subtle layers of flavor.

4. How to recognize a standard Extremely Light roast?

The seeds have a uniform light brown color, a dry, oil-free surface, and when smelled have a fresh fruity aroma with notes typical of the growing region.