Category: Roast levels

According to a 2021 study published in the *Molecules* journal, medium roast coffee has a slightly higher caffeine content than dark roast, but the difference is minimal and often undetectable to the average coffee drinker. For most, the perception of how strong is a medium roast coffee is actually a matter of flavor profile and intensity, not its caffeine kick.

Contrary to popular belief, a darker roast does not automatically mean more caffeine. The answer to whether dark or light coffee has more caffeine actually comes down to how you measure the beans, a point that often surprises casual coffee drinkers.

According to research from Corner Coffee Store, most people measure coffee beans by volume, resulting in a slightly higher caffeine content per scoop in blonde roast compared to dark roast. Deciding between a blonde roast or dark roast depends on more than just caffeine, however; it involves a complex interplay of flavor, body, and acidity that shapes your entire coffee experience.