Light vs Dark Roast Coffee… WTF?

Ben CramBy Ben Cram

Learn about the difference between light roast and dark roast coffee straight from the award-winning roaster at Fernwood Coffee. Plus, a brief story that will warm your heart about who...

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Coffee Education

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