Roast Profiles – Jim Beans & Co.
Roast Profiles

The Art of the
Right Roast

Each bean has a different character. Choosing the right roast helps bring out the best aroma, body, and flavor for your business.

Roast Recommendations

Recommended Roast Profiles

We currently offer roast guidance for our two flagship beans — Sagada Arabica and Kalinga Robusta. Each profile is designed to highlight what makes Philippine coffee exceptional.

Sagada Arabica Medium Roast
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Sagada Arabica · Mountain Province

Sagada Arabica
Medium Roast

The recommended roast for Sagada Arabica. A medium roast preserves the delicate highland character of this single-origin bean while enhancing its natural sweetness and body.

Roast Level
Medium
Body
Medium
Acidity
Medium to Low
Finish
Clean & Smooth
Chocolate SweetnessFloral Notes Brown SugarClean Finish
Ideal for: Pour-over, V60, French Press, Drip Coffee, AeroPress, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, and Iced Coffee.
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Kalinga Robusta Medium Roast
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Kalinga Robusta · Kalinga, Philippines

Kalinga Robusta
Medium Roast

A medium roast on Kalinga Robusta softens the bean’s natural intensity and brings forward its more approachable, dessert-like qualities — perfect for businesses serving milk-based drinks.

Roast Level
Medium
Body
Full-Bodied
Acidity
Low
Finish
Smooth & Balanced
Dark ChocolateCaramel Nutty SweetnessBalanced
Ideal for: Espresso blends, milk-based drinks, cold brew, and Arabica-Robusta blended offerings.
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Kalinga Robusta Dark Roast
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Kalinga Robusta · Kalinga, Philippines

Kalinga Robusta
Dark Roast

A dark roast unlocks the boldest expression of Kalinga Robusta — smoky, earthy, and unmistakably Filipino. This is the go-to profile for traditional coffee shops, 3-in-1 style drinks, and Vietnamese-style preparations.

Roast Level
Dark
Body
Heavy
Acidity
Very Low
Finish
Long & Strong
SmokyEarthy Traditional FilipinoBold
Ideal for: Strong coffee, 3-in-1 style coffee, Vietnamese-style coffee, and heavy milk-based drinks.
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Choosing Your Roast

How to Pick the Right Profile

For Specialty & Pour-Over

Choose Sagada Arabica at medium roast. The lighter profile preserves its floral, citrus, and brown sugar notes best suited for single-origin brewing methods.

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For Milk-Based Drinks

Kalinga Robusta at medium roast cuts through milk beautifully, delivering caramel and dark chocolate notes in lattes, cappuccinos, and flat whites.

For Bold & Traditional

Kalinga Robusta dark roast is your answer for strong Filipino-style coffee, 3-in-1, and Vietnamese coffee — maximum body, minimum acidity.

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Not Sure Which Roast
is Right for You?

Contact us and we’ll help you identify the best roast profile for your business needs and brewing setup.

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