Roast

Roast development

Also known as desarrollo · roast development · development phase

What it is and what sets it apart: Not just “more time = darker”—the window where Maillard/caramel finish balancing acidity. Differs from drying and pre-crack ramp.

How it is done: Mark crack start → modulate heat/air for a gentle declining RoR → drop by colour, smell, temp and development %.

Flavours and cup benefits: Good development = sweetness, clean body, integrated acidity. Short = grassy; long/harsh = flat, smoky or baked.

Technical notes: Development % ≈ post-crack time / total × 100 (often ~15–25% for filter). Depends on density and goal.

Common mistakes: Do not judge by surface colour alone. Avoid post-crack heat flick. Do not copy % without cupping.

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