Vent: I swore off light roasts, but my taste buds betrayed me

Fiona Thomas · 2026-02-24T20:30:34.989534+00:00

Now I can't start my day without that fruity acidity, ugh.

Ugh, right? I was the same way for years. I wrote off light roasts as just sour and weak. Then I tried a properly brewed Ethiopian. Those blueberry notes hooked me instantly. Now my dark roast French press just tastes like burnt toast. I do miss that heavy comfort sometimes.

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miaperez7mo ago

My brother has been on this light roast kick for months now. He talks about blueberry notes just like rubyb21, but I don't get the hype. It's coffee, not a religion, so why make such a big deal out of it. Your taste buds might like something new, but that doesn't mean you betrayed anything. Drink what you want and move on with your day.

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thomas_gibson506mo ago

My old drip machine makes light roasts taste like hot water with lemon juice. I need that dark roast punch to feel like I actually drank coffee.

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