# Roasting Degree

/ˈroʊstɪŋ dɪˈɡriː/ (US) · /ˈrəʊstɪŋ dɪˈɡriː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/roasting-degree
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

a measurement of how light or dark coffee beans become after being heated, which determines the final flavor, body, and acidity of the brewed drink

For teachers: a classification scale used to categorize coffee beans based on their color and internal temperature following the roasting process, ranging from light cinnamon to dark Italian styles.

## Examples

- The clerk asked me which roasting degree I prefer for my morning coffee.
- If you enjoy fruity and acidic notes, you should choose a bean with a light roasting degree rather than a dark one.
- Precise control over the roasting degree is essential for specialty roasters aiming to highlight the unique terroir of high-altitude Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans.

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