FAQs

At Mellowbean Coffee Roasters, we offer a range of specialty coffees including:

Light roast coffee

Medium roast coffee

Dark roast coffee

Single-origin coffee beans

Specialty coffee blends

Whole beans and ground coffee

Each coffee is roasted to highlight its natural flavor notes such as chocolate, nuts, fruit, or caramel.

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee that is carefully grown, harvested, processed, and roasted to bring out its unique flavor characteristics. Specialty coffees are usually graded highly and often come from specific farms or regions known for producing premium coffee beans. These coffees typically have complex flavor notes and superior freshness compared to regular commercial coffee.

Arabica and Robusta are the two main types of coffee beans.

Arabica coffee

Smoother and more aromatic

Lower caffeine content

Often has fruity or sweet flavor notes

Robusta coffee

Stronger and more bitter taste

Higher caffeine content

Fuller body and stronger crema for espresso

Many specialty coffee brands focus on Arabica beans because of their refined flavour profiles.

Different brewing methods require different grind sizes.

To make better coffee at home:

Use freshly roasted beans

Grind the coffee just before brewing

Use the correct coffee-to-water ratio

Brew using filtered water

Use the right grind size for your brewing method

These small steps can significantly improve the quality of your coffee.