Light Roast vs Dark Roast Espresso 2026: The Surprising Answer
The honest answer: There is no universally correct roast for espresso. Traditional Italian culture uses dark roast bold, low-acid, forgiving. The modern specialty movement uses medium to light roast origin-expressive, brighter, more demanding. For home baristas: medium-dark is the most forgiving and consistent starting point. Light roast espresso is possible but requires precise grind control … Read more