Blonde espresso is a light brown or even tan color. This color comes from the light roasting process used to create it. The name "blonde" refers to the color of the roasted beans, not the resulting beverage.
Understanding Blonde Espresso
- Roast Level: Blonde espresso is a light roast. This means the coffee beans are roasted for a shorter period than darker roasts, resulting in a lighter color and different flavor profile.
- Flavor Profile: Lighter roasts, like blonde espresso, generally have a sweeter, milder, and smoother taste compared to darker roasts. They often retain more of the bean's origin characteristics.
- Starbucks Blonde Espresso: While blonde espresso is a general term, Starbucks' version is considered a lighter roast, although some describe it as more of a medium roast compared to other modern light roasts.
Several sources confirm this description:
- One source explicitly states that blonde espresso is a light brown or tan color, the result of a light roast.
- Another source notes that the "blonde" descriptor refers to the color of the roasted coffee beans and grounds, not the final drink's color.
- A third source emphasizes that light roasts, like blonde espresso, have a golden brown color.
While the visual appearance of brewed blonde espresso might vary slightly depending on factors like brewing method and coffee bean origin, the roasted beans themselves will consistently have a light brown or tan hue.
The use of "blonde" in the name is a descriptive term relating to the color achieved through the roasting process. It doesn't indicate any artificial coloring is added.
