How to Adjust Light and Dark Roasts

Same beans, different taste.

How to Adjust Light and Dark Roasts with Kaffelogic

With Kaffelogic, even with the same coffee beans, by changing the roast level, you can enjoy:

  • Fruity and bright flavors
  • Sweet medium roast
  • Dark roast with a chocolatey feel

Here, we'll explain the basic adjustment methods for Kaffelogic.

STEP 1 | Turn on the power

Turn on the Kaffelogic.

STEP 2 | Select a profile

Press "Profile Selection" on the screen to display the desired profile.

This time, we will use
KL Explorer as our baseline profile.

STEP 3 | Adjust the roast level

Once KL Explorer is displayed, press the "+ / − buttons" on the unit to adjust the roast level.

How to interpret the levels

  • Smaller number → Lighter roast
  • Larger number → Darker roast

This is how it works.

Convenient Features of Kaffelogic

By performing this level adjustment,
based on the KL Explorer profile,

  • Roasting temperature
  • Roasting time

will be automatically adjusted.

In other words, a major feature of Kaffelogic is that you can change the roast level simply by adjusting the level, without having to make detailed changes to complex temperature settings.

Adjustable range

  • Lightest setting → 0.1
  • Darkest setting → 5.9

This is the range.

Recommended initial settings

Initially, we recommend trying:

  • 1.5-2.0 → Lighter roast
  • 2.5-3.5 → Medium roast
  • 4.0 or higher → Darker roast

as a guideline.

Even with the same beans, simply changing the level can significantly alter the impression of aroma, acidity, sweetness, and bitterness ☕️

Adjustable even during roasting

With Kaffelogic, you can adjust the roast level even during roasting, while observing the beans' condition.

During roasting, by checking the:

  • Bean color
  • Aroma
  • Smoke output
  • Progression of cracking

you can immediately change the roast level by pressing the "+ / − buttons" on the unit.

For example, even if you feel:

  • "I want it a bit lighter"
  • "I want more sweetness or body"
  • "I want to extend it a bit darker"

it's possible to make adjustments during the roasting process.