Roasted coffee beans range in color from light brown to dark brown to black. The final color depends on how long the beans are roasted, according to the reference: "roasted beans range from light brown to dark brown to black."
Here’s a breakdown:
- Raw Coffee Beans: As noted, before roasting, coffee beans are green.
- Roasting Process: The color change happens during air roasting. The longer the beans are roasted, the darker they become. The roasting process stops when the desired color is achieved.
- Final Color Spectrum:
- Light Brown: These beans undergo shorter roasting times.
- Dark Brown: Medium to longer roasting times result in this color.
- Black: These beans are roasted for a long time.
The color of roasted beans directly impacts the flavor profile of the coffee, as the reference explains: “That's why roasted beans make the brown coffee we all know and love!”
