Medium Roast   Other Names: City, Breakfast Roast Color:  Medium brown Flavor:  Balanced, sweet, rounded acidity Caffeine:  Moderate A crowd favorite, medium roast gives you a nice middle ground—still a bit Medium-Dark Roast Other Names: Full City Color:  Rich brown with slight oil on surface Flavor:  Heavier Medium or dark roast will be your best friend.

Use medium-to-dark roasts  for a richer flavor, or try lighter roasts for a bright, tea-like brew.

Expect all the nuanced sweetness and comforting warmth of a Brazilian medium roast, minus caffeine —