Decaf Coffee Roast Profile

Royal NY Traders

Trader Group

At Royal New York, we’re happy to provide roasting guidance. We strive to help any roaster who is new to the industry or new to roasting a certain coffee. Check out our decaf coffee roast profile below. There are several ways to remove most of the caffeine found in coffee. The methods used will affect the final flavor, so they may need to be roasted differently to achieve the desired cup profile.

These tests were completed using a Diedrich IR-5 roaster. We considered 7:30 “Quick” to 1st Crack and 9:00 “slow. ”Short” roasts are 9:00 and under, “Long” roasts are 12:00 and above.

Swiss Water Process (SWP) and Methyl Chloride (MC) Decaf

Roasting Guidance

We suggest using medium heat application, adjusting to hit first crack at longer than average timing, and ending the roast at a dark temperature.

Flavor Profile

This roast will produce coffee that is smooth and robust. The coffee will be heavier bodied, with low acidity, some roast character.

Altering the Roast

For more body and roast character, maintain a higher heat application through second crack for and even darker roast. For more acidity, reach first crack more quickly and end the roast at a lighter temperature with less development.

Blend & Brew

These coffees are great for a dark roast house decaf. Brew using a french press for maximum body.

MWP Decaf

Roasting Guidance

We suggest using medium heat application, adjusting to hit first crack at longer than average timing, and ending the roast at a medium-dark temperature.

Flavor Profile

This roast will produce coffee that is smooth and sweet. The coffee will be heavier bodied, with low acidity, some roast character, and syrupy sweetness.

Altering the Roast

For more body and roast character, maintain a higher heat application through second crack for an even darker roast. For more acidity, reach first crack more quickly and end the roast at a lighter temperature with less development.