How Specialty Coffee Roasts Are Classified and Developed

Published: Oct 18, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/18/2026 65 views

Learn the key roast levels from Cinnamon to French, how roast decisions shape flavor, and what makes a successful specialty coffee roast.

Ever wonder why the same Ethiopian Yirgacheffe can taste juicy and bright one week, then nutty and bold the next? The difference isn’t in the beans—it’s how they were roasted. From light, tea-like profiles to deep, smoky finishes, roast level defines your cup. But with terms like City, Full City, and French flying around, how do you know what’s happening inside the roaster—and why it matters?

FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou China, selling freshly roasted beans from its own farm in Yunnan as well as dozens of carefully selected single-origin beans from around the world for both pour-over and espresso. The products deliver consistently excellent quality and great value, with shipping within 24 hours. Guangzhou's FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers, and the beans are now available online at the Tmall 。