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Hand-picked in the Chiapas region of Mexico, this arabica light roast coffee is roasted weekly in Dorset. Our coffee guru's chose this high grade coffee bean because of it's nutty, fruity flavours and zingy aromas.  Our House Lighter Roast is a fantastic example of why we love light roasted coffee beans. 

We're huge fans of this Mexican single origin. It's our go-to roast when we're using the batch brewer, making a pour over or using any of our manual filter brewers. Roasted until we hear the first crack, you can expect almond, berry fruit and vanilla tasting notes from the bright and zesty specialty coffee.

But what makes this the best light roast coffee ever? Mexican coffee is unique is it's flavour pallet, and well-known for being light bodied and nutty in flavour. Over 95% of the beans grown in Mexico are Arabica grown at 900 m.a.s.l or above.

Our House Lighter Roast stands out from the crowd, using a washed process to maximise the flavours. It's hand-picked at an altitude of 1750m by farmers we know by name. We only work directly with small, community-led farms to ensure the best-quality beans.

Our favourite way to brew light roast coffee is with paper filters. Paper filters are known to create a light bodied brew, as they catch most of the sediment that tends to sit at the bottom of your mug. As our House Lighter Roast has fruity undertones, it lends itself to the black coffee drinkers. We typically reach for our pour over when we're about to brew this roast, but the One Brew is a great second choice.

Our preground filter coffee can be used straight away and is compatible with the One Brew, cafetiere's, filter brewers such as the Brew It Stick and Aeropress. Follow the instructions on your coffee maker to make a delicious brew at home, work or on the go.

We always recommend whole bean coffee for the best tasting cup. If you choose whole bean, you will need to grind your coffee before you can brew it. Some coffee makers have integrated grinders, but in most cases you will need to invest in order to make great tasting coffee.

The Core All Grind Plus offers 50 grind settings from fine to coarse, allowing you to grind your coffee beans for every type of brewer. Below are our grind size recommendations and settings for the Core All Grind Plus so you can experiment with different styles of coffee.

Grind Size Setting Recommendations:

	Cold Brew	Cafetiere	Filter	Moka	Espresso
Grind Size	Coarse	Medium Coarse	Medium	Medium Fine	Fine
Grind Setting	50-44	44-34	34-15	15-7	7-1

Is light roast coffee less acidic?

Light roast coffee is more acidic than darker roasted beans, but much less bitter. This is because the natural oils, flavours and caffeine stay locked within the bean and you'll experience much brighter, fresher flavours with light roasted coffee beans.

Is light roast coffee stronger than dark roast coffee?

Light roast coffee is stronger in caffeine content than dark roast beans. This is because light roast coffee is taken out of the roaster after the first crack, before the natural coffee oils start to break down. What this means is that your light roast coffee is stronger, but also withholds the natural flavours of that particular bean varietal. Our current House Lighter Roast is nutty in flavour and bursting with aromas, typical of single origin Arabica beans from Mexico.

Is light roast coffee more bitter?

The coffee roasting process alters the taste of the beans quite dramatically. When you light roast your coffee beans, you'll get flavours that represent that particular varietal - for example our House Lighter Roast is nutty with vanilla notes. The darker you roast your coffee, the more of the natural oils will disappear leaving you with that intense, bitter tasting coffee more typical in Italy or served as espresso.

Can I use filter ground coffee in a cafetiere?

Filter ground coffee is perfect for use when brewing a cafetiere coffee. The fine grind size allows for more coffee to be in contact with the hot water, making for a stronger, more flavoursome brew. The metal filter in the cafetiere is still fine enough to capture the grounds, delivering a clean cup of coffee. Due to the finer grind size of the coffee, it is recommended to reduce the brewing time slightly, aiming for 4 minutes instead of 6.

What is the best coffee to use for a cafetiere?

The truth is, it’s impossible to say the ‘best coffee for use in a cafetiere’ as everyone will have their own preferences on taste. Our Mexican lighter roast is our most popular coffee here at Barista & Co. With undertones of almond, berry fruit and vanilla, our house roast is best when enjoyed black, allowing the delicate flavours to deliver without compromise.

UK Orders

• Free Delivery Royal Mail 48 Tracked | Orders Over £40
• Free Express Delivery DPD | Orders Over £100
• Standard Delivery | Royal Mail 48 Hour Tracked - £3.95
• Express Delivery | Royal Mail 24 Hour Tracked - £5.95

Orders placed before 1pm will dispatch on the same day. Orders placed after 1pm will dispatch on the following working day. Our carriers will attempt to deliver twice and also leave a collection card. If they are unable to deliver and you do not collect your parcel, the goods will be returned to us and you will be liable to pay any additional delivery charge.

Please note: once your order has been placed it is unlikely we will be able to change it as our warehouse processes orders immediately. 

International Orders

• We deliver internationally through Royal Mail International Standard
• Europe delivery 3-5 working days
• Worldwide delivery 6-7 working days
• For international shipments outside of our delivery countries please contact Forward2Me or another parcel forwarder
• Depending on your delivery location you may be required to pay import duties and charges
• It is your responsibility to return any unwanted items before a refund will be processed

View our Shipping Page for a full list of international shipping costs. 

Exchanges & Refunds

 We want you to be happy with your purchase. We have a 30 days returns policy and we will offer a refund or exchange as long as we receive the goods back within 30 days of the delivery date. 

Please ensure you say whether you require a refund or exchange in the notes. 

Unwanted Items

• The product and retail packaging must be unused and in perfect saleable condition
• Tapes or labels must not be applied to the product packaging
• Please note we are permitted by law to reduce your refund to reflect any reduction in the value of the goods caused by your handling
• If you would like to exchange or send an undamaged and unused item back, you are responsible for the delivery back to Barista & Co Coffee and any associated delivery fee for the replacement. You should ensure you have a proof of postage and insurance.
• We cannot offer exchanges and refunds for coffee as it is a foodstuff
• We cannot offer exchanges and refunds for gift cards or customised products
• If you have ordered multiple items and request a refund for part of the order you will be charged £3.95 if this takes the original order value below our free delivery value of £40, this is not charged if you request an exchange
• Exchanges and refunds can only be process after you request a refund through your account
• Items sent back without a request will not be processed and you will be liable to pay shipping if you would like the goods back
• Your refund or exchange will be provided once the goods have been received and inspected
• For exchanges we will not charge delivery for the second order as long as the value is over £20
• From your request we aim to process refunds within 5 working days however your bank may also take time to process the refund
• If you have not received a refund within 10 days, please email hello@baristaandco.com

Damaged or Wrong Items Delivered

• If you receive a damaged or broken item we will happily replace this for you
• A replacement request must be submitted through your account
• Once submitted we may request photographic evidence of the damage
• We aim to dispatch replacements within 3 working days of submission
• If we have sent the wrong item please submit a request through your account
• Once processed we will provide a free returns label and kindly ask you send the item back to us

Cancelled Orders

• We process all orders immediately and we are unable to prevent shipments so please take care ordering the correct item
• Once you receive your delivery, you are able to return as part of our unwanted item policy
• It is your responsibility to pay the return shipping cost

Returns Address

Barista & Co C/O HCI Distribution
4-6 Parkside
Christchurch Road
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 3SQ

Please note: This policy does not include coffee machines as we have to use specialist shipping services. We are happy to accept unused returns for these items but return shipping charges will vary.