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What Light Roast Really Means

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Published 2026-05-23 by The Lantern Team

Water that tastes good on its own usually makes good coffee, so start with filtered if you can. A scale takes the guesswork out of brewing and pays for itself in wasted beans saved.

Grind just before you brew; ground coffee loses aroma within minutes of being opened. Water that tastes good on its own usually makes good coffee, so start with filtered if you can.

If a cup tastes sour, try a finer grind or hotter water; if it tastes bitter, go coarser. Grind just before you brew; ground coffee loses aroma within minutes of being opened.

Store beans in an airtight container away from light, heat and the stove. If a cup tastes sour, try a finer grind or hotter water; if it tastes bitter, go coarser.

Related guide: Cold Brew at Home. Beans we mention: Lantern House Blend, 1kg whole bean and gear: Knock Box.

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